Comparison

Dwell Secure vs FireTrex Responder

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

Head to head
About

Dwell Secure

Manage property emergencies and building systems with this comprehensive utility app. Store vital information about utility shutoffs, appliances, and maintenance schedules, with easy access during emergencies or for routine upkeep. Share crucial data with household members and tenants for enhanced preparedness.

Highlights
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Utility shutoff management
  • Appliance tracking
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Service technician contacts
  • Information sharing
  • Mobile property support
Features
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Dwell Secure — Home Documentation & Emergency Preparedness Born from a firefighter's firsthand experience with the chaos emergencies create, Dwell Secure helps homeowners, renters, and property managers document everything that matters about their property — so when something goes wrong, the information is already at your fingertips. Document Your Home's Vital Systems -------------------------------------- Capture detailed records of every service in your home — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, water heaters, appliances, and more. - Store locations, photos, make/model details, warranty dates, and notes - Record serial numbers and installation dates - Never scramble to find a shut-off valve location again - Upload floor plans and property maps - Annotate photos to pinpoint emergency shutoffs and key equipment - Create interactive maps showing service locations throughout your property Stay Ahead with Maintenance Tracking - Set up maintenance schedules with reminders - Track what's been done, what's coming due, and what's overdue - Keep everything organized in one place Share Access with the People Who Need It - Invite family members, partners, roommates, tenants, or property managers - Flexible permission levels — view, edit, or emergency-only access - Everyone gets the information they need to handle emergencies or routine upkeep Manage Any Property Type - Single-family homes, condos, apartments, and ADUs - Boats, RVs, and other mobile properties - Store operating instructions, maintenance reminders, and vendor contacts Property Health Checkup - Track your setup progress with a built-in health checkup - Get guided through documenting services, uploading photos, creating maps, and sharing access - Complete every step and share your achievement Keep Your Trusted Vendors Handy - Store contact details for every service provider - Link vendors directly to the services they maintain - When something breaks, know exactly who to call Emergency Guides & Special Needs - Create step-by-step emergency procedures - Document accessibility requirements, pets, and medical considerations - Ensure anyone with property access knows what to do and who to care for Your Data, Your Control - Two-factor authentication and flexible sharing permissions - Revoke access to shares at any time - Works offline on mobile devices so your information is always available

About

FireTrex Responder

Access critical resident information instantly upon arrival at an emergency scene. Scan a resident's QR code to view their medical conditions, prescriptions, emergency contacts, and special needs, including pets. Designed for first responders needing accurate data without delay.

Highlights
  • Scan resident QR codes for immediate data access
  • View medical conditions and allergies
  • Access current medications and dosages
  • See emergency contacts and relationships
  • Retrieve special needs information for residents and pets
  • Clear, scannable layout for scene use
  • Authorized agency access only
Features
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Critical resident information, the moment you arrive. FireTrex Responder is a companion app to DwellSecure, built exclusively for professional first responders. Scan a resident's QR code at the door and immediately see the medical conditions, prescriptions, emergency contacts, and special needs that residents have explicitly chosen to share with responding agencies — for everyone in the household, including pets. Built for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and mobile integrated healthcare crews who need accurate scene and patient information without delay. How it works with DwellSecure: ------------------------ FireTrex Responder does not store resident data and cannot access any information beyond what residents have specifically authorized for emergency response. Residents create and maintain their own profiles in DwellSecure's Community Connect and choose exactly which departments and MIH organizations can view their information. The app displays only that shared subset — nothing more. What you get on scan: - Active medical conditions and allergies - Current medications and dosages - Emergency contacts and relationships - Special needs for household members and pets - Mobility, sensory, and communication considerations Built for the field: ------------------------ Works fast on a phone or tablet - Clear, scannable layout designed for scene use - Authorized agency access only — residents control which agencies can view their information - No local data storage — information is retrieved live from the resident's authorized DwellSecure profile at scan time Who it's for: ------------------------ Fire departments, EMS agencies, mobile integrated healthcare programs, and community paramedicine teams — career and volunteer. This app is intended for professional first responder use only. Residents post a QR code in a visible spot at home. You scan. You know what you're walking into.

Screenshots

Dwell Secure4 screens
FireTrex Responder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FireTrex Responder at none against Dwell Secure's 12. Dwell Secure's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dwell Secure sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FireTrex Responder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dwell Secure against 5.0 for FireTrex Responder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dwell Secure has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dwell Secure versus FireTrex Responder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDwell SecureFireTrex Responder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChasing Bacon LLCFireTrex

Customer experience

Dwell Secure

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FireTrex Responder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Dwell Secure

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Package$4.991 Month
  • Business Package$19.991 Month
  • Bundle of Five$19.991 Month
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  • Bundle of Ten$29.991 Month
  • Bundle of Twenty$49.991 Month
  • Bundle of Fifty$99.991 Month
One-time6
  • Personal Package$4.99
  • Business Package$19.99
  • Bundle of Five$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Bundle of Ten$29.99
  • Bundle of Twenty$49.99
  • Bundle of Fifty$99.99
None

FireTrex Responder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dwell Secure free?
Dwell Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FireTrex Responder free?
FireTrex Responder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dwell Secure or FireTrex Responder?
Dwell Secure and FireTrex Responder are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Dwell Secure or FireTrex Responder have ads?
Neither Dwell Secure nor FireTrex Responder shows ads.

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