SanDiegoFireRescue vs CadetHQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SanDiegoFireRescue
This app offers confidential access to wellness resources and information for employees of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, their families, and the community. It provides department information, fire safety tips, and comprehensive wellness tools for employees.
- Confidential resource access
- Wellness tools for employees
- Fire safety tips
- Department information
- Family and community resources
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Together in solidarity along with the commitment to your overall wellness, the Fire‑Rescue Health and Safety Office and Police Wellness Unit would like to welcome you to this site. We pledge to provide you with single point, confidential access to resources and information. This app is for the employees of SDFD, their families, and the community they serve. This app contains information about the department as well as fire safety tips. SDFD Employees will have access to a full range of wellness tools.
CadetHQ
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MFR Cadets is the official companion app for members of the Cadet Program. It keeps cadets, advisors, and program staff connected and organized. Features: • Schedule & events — see the A/B/C shift calendar and program events, RSVP, and add a note if you'll be late. • Log training hours — track your volunteer hours and see the leaderboard. • Station visits — request ride-along/station time and get advisor approval. • Task book — work through your sign-offs and watch your progress. • Badges — earn recognition for certifications, milestones, and service. • Group chat — squad and event chats with photos and files, moderated by staff. • Profile — keep your contact and emergency information current. Access is currently limited to approved members of the Murrieta Fire & Rescue Cadet Program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CadetHQ at every 2 weeks against SanDiegoFireRescue's every 15 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SanDiegoFireRescue ships an update every 15 months, CadetHQ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SanDiegoFireRescue | CadetHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | City of San Diego | Trenton Moore |
In-app purchases
SanDiegoFireRescue
No in-app purchases
CadetHQ
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SanDiegoFireRescue free?
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Do SanDiegoFireRescue or CadetHQ have ads?
Which is updated more often, SanDiegoFireRescue or CadetHQ?
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