# ResponderApp vs PTVAS

The clearest difference is rating: PTVAS at 5.0 against ResponderApp's 2.1. PTVAS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). ResponderApp's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PTVAS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResponderApp has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ResponderApp | PTVAS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/responderapp/id1569640151/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptvas/id6447089691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Extra Duty Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569640153) | [Packetalk LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575497645) |

## What reviewers say

### ResponderApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/responderapp/id1569640151)

This app provides a streamlined platform for agencies utilizing Xtra Duty or Extra Duty Solutions. It offers a convenient way to manage off-duty work and related administrative tasks.

**Highlights:** Off-duty work management, Agency integration, Streamlined administration, Xtra Duty support, Extra Duty Solutions partner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PTVAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptvas/id6447089691)

This mobile application provides remote access to a video management platform. It allows users to view live footage, play back recorded videos, download content, and manage events from a local network or remote server.

**Highlights:** Real-time video preview, Video playback, Video download and storage, Event viewing, Action linkage, Remote viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ResponderApp free?

ResponderApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PTVAS free?

PTVAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ResponderApp or PTVAS?

PTVAS is rated higher. ResponderApp averages 2.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while PTVAS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ResponderApp or PTVAS have ads?

Neither ResponderApp nor PTVAS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ResponderApp or PTVAS?

ResponderApp ships an update every 6 weeks, and PTVAS every 6 weeks. Most recently, ResponderApp was updated on September 21, 2026 and PTVAS on June 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*