# FDNY vs Ladder suite

The clearest difference is price: Ladder suite at Free against FDNY's $7.99. Ladder suite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (93% vs 61%). FDNY's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Ladder suite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of FDNY's written reviews are positive against 93% of Ladder suite's.

FDNY ships an update every 9 days, Ladder suite every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FDNY | Ladder suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdny/id328401678/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ladder-suite/id1671447186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Buddy System, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295810928) | [LADDER SUITE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551573517) |

## What reviewers say

### FDNY

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Ladder suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ladder-suite/id1671447186)

This app provides real-time mobile alerts and streamlined rig checks for fire, EMS, and public safety agencies. It transforms critical information from CAD data into clear, actionable alerts, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency for first responders.

**Highlights:** Real-time mobile alerts, Enhanced situational awareness, Streamlined rig checks, Designed for first responders, Works with CAD data, Instant incident notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FDNY free?

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

### Is Ladder suite free?

Ladder suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FDNY or Ladder suite?

Ladder suite is rated higher. FDNY averages 3.2 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Ladder suite averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do FDNY or Ladder suite have ads?

Neither FDNY nor Ladder suite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FDNY or Ladder suite?

FDNY ships an update every 9 days, and Ladder suite every 10 days. Most recently, FDNY was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ladder suite on October 27, 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.*