Comparison

PermitTrax Mobile vs ActiveAlert

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

★ 4.1738 ratingsView app →

About

PermitTrax Mobile

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PermitTrax™ Mobile by Bitco Software LLC This mobile application allows licensed users of the PermitTrax™ Suite to perform inspections in the field. *** MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PERMITTRAX *** PermitTrax™ is a full featured Web-based enterprise Land Management Suite perfect for automating e Government. Built using Microsoft .NET technologies, leveraging today's tools to help you serve the public better. PermitTrax™ is one of the leading permit tracking software solutions available providing ease of use for Building Permits, Planning Permits, Public Works Permits, Business License and Code Enforcement.

About

ActiveAlert

This app provides essential call details directly on your smartphone, eliminating the need to manually record information or enter addresses while driving. It automatically maps alarm locations, facilitates real-time response coordination, and organizes past and current calls.

Highlights

Real-time call details on smartphone
Automatic alarm location mapping
Real-time response coordination map
Access photos and documents
Converts dispatch data
Manage past and current calls

Features

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ActiveAlert helps you respond to calls faster by getting the essential details right in your smartphone. No more copying down dispatch information or trying to enter an address while driving. - Uses Apple Push instead of SMS - Automatically maps alarm location - Coordinate response with others using real-time map - Access relevant photos and documents from your phone - Converts hard-to-read dispatch data into legible sections - Manage past and current calls

Screenshots

ActiveAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ActiveAlert at every 8 days against PermitTrax Mobile's every 2 months. ActiveAlert also leads on device support (4 vs 1). PermitTrax Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PermitTrax Mobile ships an update every 2 months, ActiveAlert every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

PermitTrax Mobile versus ActiveAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PermitTrax Mobile	ActiveAlert
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.1 (738 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	55.2% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	738 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 8 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	58 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Bitco Software LLC	Active911

Bugs and requests

PermitTrax Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ActiveAlert

Reported bugs

5 issues

Continuous paging/re-alerting issues
Inability to disable repeat paging
Alerts not working when phone is on silent
Crashing and freezing issues
Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

8 requests

Favorites or saved calls list
Ability to adjust alert volume
More alert tone options
Improved map routing and integration
Customizable themes and color schemes

Show 3 more

Ability to mark on-duty/off-duty status with one button
Improved call details formatting and organization
Widgets and CarPlay integration

In-app purchases

None

PermitTrax Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ActiveAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PermitTrax Mobile free?

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

Is ActiveAlert free?

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

Do PermitTrax Mobile or ActiveAlert have ads?

Neither PermitTrax Mobile nor ActiveAlert shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PermitTrax Mobile or ActiveAlert?

PermitTrax Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and ActiveAlert every 8 days. Most recently, PermitTrax Mobile was updated on September 17, 2026 and ActiveAlert on September 25, 2026.