Comparison

OnScene Xplorer 4 vs FireTek

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OnScene Xplorer 4

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Incident notifications (push/SMS)
  • Incident mapping and details
  • Respond to scene/station
  • Share intentions and ETA
  • Recent call list
  • Historical call data by location
Features
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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.

Screenshots

OnScene Xplorer 44 screens
FireTek4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OnScene Xplorer 4 versus FireTek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnScene Xplorer 4FireTek
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIron Compass Map CoUnderdog Technologies LLC dba FireTek

In-app purchases

None

OnScene Xplorer 4

No in-app purchases

None

FireTek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnScene Xplorer 4 free?
OnScene Xplorer 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireTek free?
FireTek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnScene Xplorer 4 or FireTek have ads?
Neither OnScene Xplorer 4 nor FireTek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnScene Xplorer 4 or FireTek?
OnScene Xplorer 4 ships an update every 3 months, and FireTek weekly. Most recently, OnScene Xplorer 4 was updated on September 10, 2026 and FireTek on September 2, 2026.

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