FRS iGPS vs Amcrest Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FRS iGPS
This utility app works with Fire Rescue Systems Software to provide GPS tracking. It is designed to assist users with location-based services in conjunction with their existing software. Users should be aware that prolonged GPS use can impact battery life.
- GPS tracking functionality
- Integration with Fire Rescue Systems Software
- Location-based services
- Background operation
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GPS tracker to work in conjunction with your Fire Rescue Systems Software. Notice: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. It is advised that you keep your device plugged in during use.
Amcrest Cloud
This AI-powered cloud service provides advanced video monitoring for IP cameras. It offers cloud storage, motion detection alerts, and sophisticated object detection for enhanced security.
- AI-powered cloud service
- Cloud storage
- Motion detection alerts
- People, vehicle, animal detection
- Camera health checks
- 4K model support
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Amcrest Cloud is an AI-powered cloud service designed to work exclusively with the Amcrest line of IP cameras, including the latest 4K models. The service is a premium cloud video monitoring platform designed for the home and small business and includes cloud storage, advanced camera health checks, motion detection alerts and more! The Cloud AI module enables world class people, vehicle, animal and objection detection to power your cloud surveillance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: FRS iGPS at free against Amcrest Cloud's freemium. Amcrest Cloud's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 3) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Amcrest Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest Cloud has 5.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FRS iGPS ships an update every 3 months, Amcrest Cloud every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FRS iGPS | Amcrest Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.2 (5.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fire Rescue Systems | Amcrest |
Customer experience
FRS iGPS
Amcrest Cloud
Bugs and requests
FRS iGPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Amcrest Cloud
Reported bugs
6 issues- Camera firmware update bricking cameras
- Inability to connect cameras to WiFi
- Cameras disconnecting from cloud
- App login issues
- Inability to change detection zones
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- Notifications not working
Requested features
2 requests- Multiple saved camera locations
- Ability to view more than 4 hours of recordings
In-app purchases
FRS iGPS
No in-app purchases
Amcrest Cloud
No in-app purchases
