Comparison

OfficerMetrics vs EchoAlert

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

Head to head
About

OfficerMetrics

This security guard tour app allows for offline data collection, making it ideal for remote patrols. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing security officers, including patrol management, custom reporting, time tracking, and incident management.

Highlights
  • Offline data collection
  • Guard tour system
  • Custom forms and reports
  • Time and attendance tracking
  • Incident reporting
  • GPS tracking and geofencing
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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Early Access: “OfficerMetrics” exclusively for GuardMetrics customers. This security guard tour app is capable of collecting scans without cell service or Wi-Fi. OfficerMetrics is a user-friendly, complete officer management solution that includes the guard tour system for patrol management, custom forms & reports, time & attendance tracking, daily activity logs, incident reports, GPS tracking, auto-Geofencing, real-time alerts, trespass management, pass down logs, vehicle reports, fleet management, officer dispatch, a real-time web-portal, management reports, analytic reports, and many other useful features for security officer service providers.

About

EchoAlert

Receive instant notifications for critical incidents and detailed updates directly on your mobile device. This free application is designed for first responders, security professionals, and public safety volunteers to stay connected and informed.

Highlights
  • Instant call notifications
  • Full incident details
  • Real-time updates
  • No-cost alternative
  • Mobile device integration
Features
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EchoAlert is the modern, no-cost alternative to outdated alerting apps. Developed by Echo911, EchoAlert delivers instant call notifications, full incident details, and real-time updates directly to your mobile device. Whether you’re a first responder (Police, Fire, EMS) , security professional, or public safety volunteer, EchoAlert ensures you’re connected to your team and the mission—faster and with more detail than ever before.

Screenshots

OfficerMetrics4 screens
EchoAlert3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EchoAlert at 5.0 against OfficerMetrics's 2.2. EchoAlert also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). OfficerMetrics's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OfficerMetrics has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OfficerMetrics versus EchoAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOfficerMetricsEchoAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (49 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuardMetrics LLCEcho911 LLC

Customer experience

OfficerMetrics

All ratings49 ratings
Positive26.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative67.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative81.8%

EchoAlert

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

In-app purchases

None

OfficerMetrics

No in-app purchases

None

EchoAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OfficerMetrics free?
OfficerMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EchoAlert free?
EchoAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OfficerMetrics or EchoAlert?
EchoAlert is rated higher. OfficerMetrics averages 2.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while EchoAlert averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OfficerMetrics or EchoAlert have ads?
Neither OfficerMetrics nor EchoAlert shows ads.

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