OnScene Xplorer 4 vs FireTek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnScene Xplorer 4
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NOTE: OnScene Xplorer 4.0 is for users registered with Iron Compass Map Co. OnScene Xplorer 4.0 is design for fire fighters, EMS, and law enforcement to provide search for locations, route guidance, pre-incident planning, and hydrant management. OSX 4.0 syncs between devices and display vehicles locations when an internet connection is available and the asset is configured (very easy to do). OnScene Xplorer 4.0 mapping is "local" on each device, no internet connection is needed to use the app and mapping! An internet connection is necessary to access other map styles like "air photos". But being "local" is great for areas with limited cellular coverage or devices without cell service....or you just don't want to pay for cell plans in each vehicle. Add pre-incident facility plans with rich information, photos, and floor plans. Manage your fire hydrants and display hydrants base on NFPA flow-ratings. Add "map markers" from a large list of symbols gain situational awareness faster.
FireTek
This app provides incident notifications and mapping details for first responders. Users can respond to scenes or stations, share their intentions and ETA, and access a history of recent and past calls.
- Incident notifications (push/SMS)
- Incident mapping and details
- Respond to scene/station
- Share intentions and ETA
- Recent call list
- Historical call data by location
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Designed for first responders, the app sends incident notifications (push or SMS) and allows the authorized user to get additional information and mapping details for the incident. The user can then respond to scene or station, making his or her intentions and ETA known to other department members. It also provides a list of recent calls for the department and a historical listing of all calls associated with a location/address. It's simple, secure, and lightning fast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FireTek at weekly against OnScene Xplorer 4's every 3 months. OnScene Xplorer 4's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OnScene Xplorer 4 ships an update every 3 months, FireTek weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnScene Xplorer 4 | FireTek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Iron Compass Map Co | Underdog Technologies LLC dba FireTek |
In-app purchases
OnScene Xplorer 4
No in-app purchases
FireTek
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OnScene Xplorer 4 free?
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Do OnScene Xplorer 4 or FireTek have ads?
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