# eDispatches vs ReadyOp Forms

eDispatches and ReadyOp Forms both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of eDispatches's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReadyOp Forms's. eDispatches also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and ratings volume (449 vs 7). ReadyOp Forms's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for eDispatches against 4.4 for ReadyOp Forms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eDispatches has 449 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of eDispatches's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReadyOp Forms's.

eDispatches ships an update monthly, ReadyOp Forms every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eDispatches | ReadyOp Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edispatches/id483212134/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readyop-forms/id1450023268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **449** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Penguin Management, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/850554471) | [ReadyOp Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640504647) |

## What reviewers say

### eDispatches

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edispatches/id483212134)

This app keeps first responders connected and informed with real-time incident notifications, audio dispatches, and team response tracking. It facilitates communication and provides critical location data for efficient emergency response.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for emergency incidents, Listen to recorded audio dispatches, View CAD alerts, Track team response locations, Stream audio from equipment, Mark important points of interest, View team availability, Chat and send priority messages

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed features and map location for response tracking
- 🚀 No delay in receiving calls and alerts
- 📱 Easy to use interface
- 🎵 Good alert notification system
- 📡 Reliable streaming capability in background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⏱️ Significant lag and slow responsiveness
- 🔇 Low audio volume on dispatches
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 📵 Unreliable notifications and missed alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts section crashes app consistently
- Audio playback fails on live feed
- App crashes on startup (50% failure rate reported)
- Login greyed out and non-functional
- App unable to load despite good connection

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Adjustable alert tone duration
- SMS notifications from consistent number for whitelisting
- Call log feature on mobile app with public notifications


### ReadyOp Forms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readyop-forms/id1450023268)

Access and submit forms from any agency you're connected to. Submissions made offline will automatically upload once a connection is restored. Requires a subscription to the ReadyOp platform.

**Highlights:** View and submit forms, Offline form submission, Automatic upload on connection, Access forms from multiple agencies, Requires ReadyOp platform subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eDispatches free?

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

### Is ReadyOp Forms free?

ReadyOp Forms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eDispatches or ReadyOp Forms?

ReadyOp Forms is rated higher. eDispatches averages 4.4 out of 5 from 449 ratings, while ReadyOp Forms averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do eDispatches or ReadyOp Forms have ads?

eDispatches shows ads; ReadyOp Forms does not.

### Which is updated more often, eDispatches or ReadyOp Forms?

eDispatches ships an update monthly, and ReadyOp Forms every 2 months. Most recently, eDispatches was updated on October 23, 2026 and ReadyOp Forms on October 18, 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.*