# respond+ vs Chief Commander

The clearest difference is device support: respond+ at 3 against Chief Commander's 1. respond+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | respond+ | Chief Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chief-commander/id6443620928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zco Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/422832850) | [Chief Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/863837246) |

## What reviewers say

### respond+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respond-plus/id1570504461)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chief Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chief-commander/id6443620928)

This app provides essential information for emergency response vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances. It offers features such as hydrant locations, pre-plans, responder status, and two-way CAD integration for enhanced operational awareness.

**Highlights:** Hydrant locations, Pre-plans, Who is Responding, Unit Statuses, Two Way CAD integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is respond+ free?

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

### Is Chief Commander free?

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

### Do respond+ or Chief Commander have ads?

Neither respond+ nor Chief Commander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, respond+ or Chief Commander?

respond+ ships an update monthly, and Chief Commander monthly. Most recently, respond+ was updated on October 4, 2026 and Chief Commander on September 30, 2026.

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