FLINT by Rapid Response Co vs ResponderMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLINT by Rapid Response Co
This app provides first responders with critical, visual data for tactical decision-making en route to emergencies. It offers 360-degree building views, hazard identification, and hydrant location, with a patented touchless interface. It also offers 3D flyover previews for other professional users.
- 360° incident location views
- Fire hydrant location and management
- Hazard identification with overhead views
- EV fire schematics
- Patented touchless interface
- CAD integration
- 3D flyover previews
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FLINT (Fast Live Intelligence Network Tool) is an intuitive software that enables first responders to make tactical decisions en route to emergencies with visual based, mission critical data, including 360 degree dynamic building views, overhead hazards and working fire hydrants in a patented touchless format. ** VIEW 360° surroundings of the incident location. ** LOCATE & MANAGE the nearest in-service fire hydrant (covering 140+ municipalities). ** PRE-PLAN your life saving strategies before arriving on-scene. ** IDENTIFY hazards with our patented overhead flyover views. ** FIGHT EV FIRES efficiently with schematics at your fingertips (data provided by EV Rescue Inc). First responders love our touchless interface with CAD integration. When it's safe to remove protective gloves, an address search bar gives first responders the opportunity to provide mutual aid. Fire buffs, real estate agents, and insurance companies can also use the search bar to generate patented 3D flyover previews of virtually any address in the nation! For any technical support needs, please contact team@rapidresponseco.com. We are unable to respond to support issues posted as user reviews in the App Store. Location services note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. CAD integration is required for first responder Enterprise-level users. Contact team@rapidresponseco.com for a department wide trial. By using the Rapid Response Co mapping Tool, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer and agree to its terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, please refrain from using the Tool for any emergency-related purposes. Details can be found at www.rapidresponseco.com/disclaimer.
ResponderMap
This app provides real-time road closure alerts and mapping for both emergency services and citizens. It aims to improve response times and public safety by ensuring accurate, up-to-date information on road hazards and closures.
- Real-time road closure mapping
- Instant push notifications
- Multiple closure types
- Mutual aid partnerships
- Interactive map view
- Dark mode support
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ResponderMap - Real-Time Road Closure Mapping & notifications for municipalities & Citizens! Our Mission: ResponderMap is dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of First Responders, improving response times, and increasing public safety through real-time updates on road closures and hazards. Our app connects emergency services with citizens, ensuring information is accessible and actionable. Why ResponderMap? I created ResponderMap after seeing a critical need for real-time road and hazard information while responding to emergency calls. I have been in the fire service since 2010, working through many natural disasters and severe weather events in the Pacific Northwest. During these events, I noticed a significant communication deficiency when operating with multiple agencies and departments. Information about which roads were recently opened and which roads were still closed was extremely hard to track in real time. Many times, we thought a road was open, only to realize it was still closed while responding to a call. Other times, we took a longer route to avoid a closure, not realizing the road had actually reopened. In both cases, this resulted in longer response times and delays in service. This isn't the fault of any particular agency or department—it's a breakdown in the communication process itself. During severe events, dozens of calls are generating simultaneously, and radio traffic is at its highest, even with diligent attempts to minimize radio chatter. Notifications about road status simply get lost in the noise. The Solution: I created ResponderMap so that communication between any number of agencies or departments could be accurate, instant, and easy to share. If you have a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, you can stay instantly connected to the most accurate and up-to-date road closure information possible. For Municipalities & First Responders: *Create and manage road closures in real-time *Share information instantly across departments *Receive push notifications when closures are created or reopened *Coordinate with mutual aid partners seamlessly *Access the same information whether you're Fire, EMS, Police, Dispatch, Maintenance, Parks, or City Government For Citizens: *Follow your city or municipality *Receive instant notifications about road closures and hazards in your area *View an interactive map of all active closures *Plan your route with accurate, real-time information Key Features: *Real-time road closure mapping with GPS precision *Instant push notifications for new closures and reopenings *Multiple closure types: accidents, construction, flooding, fallen trees, and more *Mutual aid partnerships between agencies *Dark mode support *Works on phones and tablets Our Vision: My hope is to bring all city departments—Fire & EMS, Police, Dispatch, Maintenance, Parks, and City Government—onto the same page during severe weather events, natural disasters, or any event that closes roads or presents hazards to the community. When everyone has access to the same accurate information, response times improve, and communities are safer. Download ResponderMap today and help us improve emergency response in your community. Getting Started: Download the app for FREE and start your FREE trial! No payment information needed to create an account! Subscribe in App or Visit our website to create/manage your account. Subscriptions are required. Visit https://respondermap.com Terms of service - https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=3ebad7b3-e5c4-43ed-8ce7-2006f0ba071f Privacy Policy- https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=d31ec587-3baf-484d-b6b5-421e978eb3b0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ResponderMap at none against FLINT by Rapid Response Co's 11. FLINT by Rapid Response Co's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FLINT by Rapid Response Co sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ResponderMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
FLINT by Rapid Response Co ships an update every 2 weeks, ResponderMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLINT by Rapid Response Co | ResponderMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (452 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 452 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rapid Response Co. | Timothy Durkee |
In-app purchases
FLINT by Rapid Response Co
- Discounted Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Pro Access - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Enterprise Access - Monthly$23.991 Month
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- Enterprise Access - Monthly$24.991 Month
- Enterprise Access - Monthly$26.991 Month
- Enterprise Access - Monthly$29.991 Month
- Pro Access - Yearly$59.991 Year
- Enterprise Access - Yearly$191.991 Year
- Enterprise Access - Yearly$199.991 Year
- Enterprise Access - Yearly$214.991 Year
- Enterprise Access - Yearly$239.991 Year
ResponderMap
No in-app purchases
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