CMC Field Guide vs EmberCast Solutions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Rope rescue and access diagrams
- Reference charts
- How-to information
- Bookmark and take notes
- Offline access to downloads
- Browse equipment and tutorials
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | CMC Field Guide | EmberCast Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CMC 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
CMC Field Guide
No in-app purchases
EmberCast Solutions
No in-app purchases
Questions
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