# eDispatches vs DistantEmergency

The clearest difference is rating: DistantEmergency at 5.0 against eDispatches's 4.4. DistantEmergency also leads on ads (none vs shown). eDispatches's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (449 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DistantEmergency sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. eDispatches asks for nothing beyond the download.

DistantEmergency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eDispatches has 449 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

eDispatches ships an update monthly, DistantEmergency every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eDispatches | DistantEmergency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edispatches/id483212134/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distantemergency/id1630222077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **449** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Penguin Management, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/850554471) | [Keymaker Cyber LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630222079) |

## 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


### DistantEmergency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distantemergency/id1630222077)

This app helps you send emergency services to distant locations when you witness an emergency and no one else can call for help. It allows you to find and call 911 or emergency dispatch agencies for U.S. locations.

**Highlights:** Find emergency dispatch agencies, Call 911 for U.S. locations, Send emergency services remotely, Communicate with distant contacts, Save emergency contact information

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create Multiple Contacts | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eDispatches free?

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

### Is DistantEmergency free?

DistantEmergency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

DistantEmergency is rated higher. eDispatches averages 4.4 out of 5 from 449 ratings, while DistantEmergency averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do eDispatches or DistantEmergency have ads?

eDispatches shows ads; DistantEmergency does not.

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

eDispatches ships an update monthly, and DistantEmergency every 5 weeks. Most recently, eDispatches was updated on November 6, 2026 and DistantEmergency on November 3, 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.*