# eDispatches vs Fireproof

The clearest difference is rating: Fireproof at 5.0 against eDispatches's 4.4. Fireproof also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). eDispatches's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (448 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Fireproof holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eDispatches has 448 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

eDispatches ships an update monthly, Fireproof every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eDispatches | Fireproof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edispatches/id483212134/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireproof/id1504397511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **448** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Penguin Management, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/850554471) | [100 Club of Arizona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496695420) |

## 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


### Fireproof

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireproof/id1504397511)

This app offers confidential mental health and wellness resources specifically for firefighter professionals and their families. It provides addiction awareness tools, assessments, and guidance towards treatment and care, accessible 24/7.

**Highlights:** Confidential access to resources, Mental health initiatives, Addiction awareness tools, Assessments and treatment direction, 24-hour support access, Personal health and wellness tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eDispatches free?

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

### Is Fireproof free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eDispatches or Fireproof?

Fireproof is rated higher. eDispatches averages 4.4 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Fireproof averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do eDispatches or Fireproof have ads?

eDispatches shows ads; Fireproof does not.

### Which is updated more often, eDispatches or Fireproof?

eDispatches ships an update monthly, and Fireproof every 7 months. Most recently, eDispatches was updated on October 20, 2026 and Fireproof on October 20, 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.*