# eDispatches vs CODES Connect

The clearest difference is rating: CODES Connect at 5.0 against eDispatches's 4.4. CODES Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). eDispatches's advantage is ratings volume (443 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 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.

CODES Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eDispatches has 443 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

eDispatches ships an update monthly, CODES Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eDispatches | CODES Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edispatches/id483212134/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codes-connect/id6478464038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **443** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Penguin Management, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/850554471) | [Christopher Konash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700927216) |

## 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


### CODES Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codes-connect/id6478464038)

Access your CODES software directly from your iOS device. View incidents, training, preplans, equipment, and more with a fingerprint-enabled interface.

**Highlights:** Direct CODES software access, View incidents, Access training records, Review preplans, Manage equipment data, Fingerprint authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eDispatches free?

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

### Is CODES Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eDispatches or CODES Connect?

CODES Connect is rated higher. eDispatches averages 4.4 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while CODES Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do eDispatches or CODES Connect have ads?

eDispatches shows ads; CODES Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, eDispatches or CODES Connect?

eDispatches ships an update monthly, and CODES Connect every 5 months. Most recently, eDispatches was updated on September 18, 2026 and CODES Connect on June 6, 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.*