Comparison

RFSPager vs VicPagers

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Custom alert zones
  • Map view for incidents
  • Live radio stream
  • Respond to incidents
  • Share incident details
  • Get directions
Features
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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

About

VicPagers

Features
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VicPagers is a real-time Victorian emergency services pager monitor. Follow CFA, SES, and FRV incident dispatches as they happen โ€” straight from the POCSAG pager network. โ€ข Live pager feed with full agency coverage โ€ข Live radio audio โ€” dispatch and fireground channels โ€ข Push notifications for agencies, appliances, and watch zones โ€ข Filter by agency, region, or incident type Built for emergency services enthusiasts, volunteers, and anyone who wants to stay informed about what's happening in their community. Premium subscription unlocks push notifications, radio audio, watch zones, and full feed history. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RFSPager2 screens
VicPagers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VicPagers at none against RFSPager's shown. RFSPager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RFSPager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and VicPagers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFSPager ships an update every 3 days, VicPagers monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
RFSPager versus VicPagers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFSPagerVicPagers
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews38.5% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.415.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB41 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe IT Dept Pty LtdRyan Eastland

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RFSPager

Subscriptions2
  • MONTHLY3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • YEARLY7 Days trial$25.491 Year
2 purchases

VicPagers

Subscriptions2
  • VicPagers Supporter$3.991 Month
  • VicPagers Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is RFSPager free?
RFSPager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VicPagers free?
VicPagers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RFSPager or VicPagers have ads?
RFSPager shows ads; VicPagers does not.
Which is updated more often, RFSPager or VicPagers?
RFSPager ships an update every 3 days, and VicPagers monthly. Most recently, RFSPager was updated on October 11, 2026 and VicPagers on October 14, 2026.

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