# FDNY vs Croker Fire

The clearest difference is price: Croker Fire at Free against FDNY's $7.99. Croker Fire also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.2). FDNY's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (84 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Croker Fire is free to download; FDNY costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Croker Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FDNY has 84 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FDNY ships an update every 9 days, Croker Fire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FDNY | Croker Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdny/id328401678/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/croker-fire/id1545998483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Buddy System, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295810928) | [Croker Fire Drill Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447975516) |

## What reviewers say

### FDNY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdny/id328401678)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simplifies managing your work schedule, including mutuals, vacations, and paydays. It also provides a directory of firehouses with map and contact information. Track overtime and special events with ease.

**Highlights:** Six-year schedule display, Mutual partner tracking, Banked mutual recording, Firehouse directory with maps, Overtime and pay tracking, Event logging, Retirement countdown

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for FDNY chart
- 👍 Useful for schedule tracking
- 👍 Good for OT and mutuals
- 👍 Firehouse locator helpful
- 👍 Syncs with iCal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 New version complicated
- 👎 Older version preferred
- 👎 Not user-friendly
- 👎 Cluttered interface
- 👎 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Overtime hours not adding up
- Events not saving on calendar
- App crashes regularly
- All data lost
- New version unusable

**Requested features**

- Comprehensive user guide
- Tutorial video
- iCloud syncing
- Native iPad support
- ABCD chart for modified schedule


### Croker Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/croker-fire/id1545998483)

This app provides essential fire and life safety information for businesses. It helps buildings maintain safety awareness, preparedness, and prevention standards to ensure a secure environment for occupants during emergencies.

**Highlights:** Emergency preparedness guidance, Fire safety information, Life safety awareness, Business continuity support, Prevention standards, Safe environment maintenance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FDNY free?

FDNY costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Croker Fire free?

Croker Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FDNY or Croker Fire?

Croker Fire is rated higher. FDNY averages 3.2 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Croker Fire averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FDNY or Croker Fire have ads?

Neither FDNY nor Croker Fire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FDNY or Croker Fire?

FDNY ships an update every 9 days, and Croker Fire every 6 weeks. Most recently, FDNY was updated on October 23, 2026 and Croker Fire on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
