RFSPager vs FAST QLD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RFSPager
Access real-time NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages and radio streams. Receive push notifications for subscribed capcodes and incidents within custom alert zones. Share incident details and get directions.
- Real-time push notifications
- Custom alert zones
- Map view for incidents
- Live radio stream
- Respond to incidents
- Share incident details
- Get directions
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The RFS Pager mobile application gives you real-time access to the NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages. Features: - Real-time push notifications for subscribed capcodes *RFSPager Pro - Create Alert Zones with up to a 100km radius for real-time notifications for any incident within that area *RFSPager Pro - Monitor NSW RFS Major Incidents and Hazard Reduction burns in Map View - Live Stream the NSW PSN Radio Stream - "Respond" to incidents to let fellow app users know you are on the case - Share incidents to social platforms - Get directions to incidents - Filter messages based on subscribed capcodes ------------------- RFSPager Pro is a subscription service billed through your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless turned off in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You may cancel any time. ------------------- Privacy Policy: https://rfspager.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://rfspager.app/terms-of-service
FAST QLD
This application delivers emergency notifications and dispatches for volunteers of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. It serves as a crucial communication tool for SES and Rural Fire Service members.
- Emergency notifications
- Member dispatch
- Volunteer communication
- SES support
- Rural Fire Service support
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FAST Qld is the responder application for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. FAST Qld provides emergency notifications and member dispatch to be used by volunteers across SES and Rural Fire Service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAST QLD at 100% against RFSPager's 38%. FAST QLD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). RFSPager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RFSPager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. FAST QLD asks for nothing beyond the download.
RFSPager ships an update every 3 days, FAST QLD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RFSPager | FAST QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The IT Dept Pty Ltd | EMERG Solutions PTY LTD |
Customer experience
RFSPager
FAST QLD
In-app purchases
RFSPager
- MONTHLY3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- YEARLY7 Days trial$25.491 Year
FAST QLD
No in-app purchases
