Comparison

CMC Field Guide vs EmberCast Solutions

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

Head to head
About

CMC Field Guide

Access rope rescue and access diagrams, reference charts, and how-to information instantly in the field. This free app provides essential rescue references, allows for note-taking, and supports offline access to downloaded content.

Highlights
  • Rope rescue and access diagrams
  • Reference charts
  • How-to information
  • Bookmark and take notes
  • Offline access to downloads
  • Browse equipment and tutorials
Features
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This free App allows quick access to rope rescue and access diagrams, reference charts, how-to information, and rescue references, all from the palm of your hand while out in the field. It's packed with reference charts, diagrams, and how-to information. With the CMC Field Guide App you can: Access rescue references instantly Bookmark and take notes on your favorite sections Download videos, guides, and manuals for offline use Browse equipment and information, tutorials, and product user manuals **Note** Updating this App will give you access to all of the functionality built into the most recent version of the App. Your saved information including Notes, References, and Attachments, will be carried through into the updated version.

About

EmberCast Solutions

Monitor your home's exterior wildfire protection system remotely. View system status, run tests, and receive alerts. Access public evacuation information and contact support for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • View system status (controller, water, pump, pressure)
  • Monitor up to four downspout protection systems
  • Run system tests and activate connected systems
  • Review alerts and activity history
  • Access public evacuation information
  • Demo mode for interface exploration
Features
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EmberCast Solutions gives homeowners a clear view of their EmberCast exterior wildfire-protection system. Use the app to: • View controller, water-supply, pump, and pressure status • Monitor up to four downspout protection systems • Run system tests and activate connected systems • Review alerts and activity history • Save an evacuation zone and access public evacuation information • Contact EmberCast support Demo Mode allows users to explore the interface when a controller is not connected. This app is intended for use with compatible EmberCast hardware. It does not replace official emergency alerts, evacuation orders, fire-department instructions, or emergency services. Always follow directions from local authorities.

Screenshots

CMC Field Guide3 screens
EmberCast Solutions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EmberCast Solutions at 5.0 against CMC Field Guide's 4.0. CMC Field Guide's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EmberCast Solutions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMC Field Guide has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CMC Field Guide versus EmberCast Solutions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMC Field GuideEmberCast Solutions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCMC Rescue, Inc.Ryan Hayden

Bugs and requests

CMC Field Guide

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes before it opens
  • Unable to go beyond the first page
  • Unable to access after updating
  • App crashed twice
  • Some links in the app don't work
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  • Multiple glitches where pages cannot be opened
  • Cannot open the app after update
  • New upgrade crashes on opening items
  • Could not find page all the time
  • App doesn't open
  • Half the tabs disappear
  • Barely works (can rarely get into any of the pages)
  • Add-on pop up when viewing PDF
  • Poor display quality - not useful for reading
  • Only M/A illustration shown is 1:1 after update

Requested features

2 requests
  • Enable landscape mode
  • Update with latest techniques

EmberCast Solutions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CMC Field Guide

No in-app purchases

None

EmberCast Solutions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMC Field Guide free?
CMC Field Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EmberCast Solutions free?
EmberCast Solutions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CMC Field Guide or EmberCast Solutions?
EmberCast Solutions is rated higher. CMC Field Guide averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while EmberCast Solutions averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CMC Field Guide or EmberCast Solutions have ads?
Neither CMC Field Guide nor EmberCast Solutions shows ads.

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