Comparison

ActiveAlert vs LogRx

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

Head to head
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

About

LogRx

This app provides a real-time system for tracking, logging, and managing controlled substances for EMS and fire agencies. It ensures DEA compliance, simplifies inventory, and reduces the risk of diversion, making agencies audit-ready.

Highlights
  • DEA-compliant narcotics tracking
  • Controlled substance checks with timestamps
  • Full chain of custody
  • Mobile barcode and QR scanning
  • Real-time sync
  • Audit trail for compliance
Features
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LogRx Narcotics Tracking Track, log, and manage controlled substances with confidence. LogRx gives EMS and fire agencies a complete, real-time system for DEA-compliant narcotics tracking, inventory, and audit readiness. Eliminate paper logs, reduce risk of diversion, and stay prepared for inspections at all times. Built for EMS, fire, and first responders: • DEA-compliant narcotics tracking and drug logs • Daily controlled substance checks with timestamps and witness verification • Full chain of custody from receipt to administration to disposal • Mobile barcode and QR scanning for fast medication inventory • Real-time sync across mobile and desktop • Complete audit trail for inspections and compliance reviews • Agency-level configuration for units, users, and permissions • Secure user accounts with accountability at every step LogRx replaces paper logs and manual processes with a simple, reliable system built specifically for EMS operations. Whether managing a single unit or an entire fleet, LogRx ensures your medications are tracked, compliant, and audit-ready. Stay compliant. Stay accountable. Stay in control.

Screenshots

ActiveAlert4 screens
LogRx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LogRx at 4.8 against ActiveAlert's 4.1. LogRx also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 55%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LogRx holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 740 and 319 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ActiveAlert's written reviews are positive against 71% of LogRx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActiveAlert ships an update every 9 days, LogRx weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ActiveAlert versus LogRx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveAlertLogRx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (740 ratings)4.8 (319 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings740 — better319
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperActive911Log Rx

Customer experience

ActiveAlert

All ratings740 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral17.9%
Negative26.9%

LogRx

All ratings319 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Bugs and 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

LogRx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ActiveAlert

No in-app purchases

None

LogRx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveAlert free?
ActiveAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LogRx free?
LogRx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or LogRx?
LogRx is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 740 ratings, while LogRx averages 4.8 from 319 ratings.
Do ActiveAlert or LogRx have ads?
Neither ActiveAlert nor LogRx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or LogRx?
ActiveAlert ships an update every 9 days, and LogRx weekly. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on October 9, 2026 and LogRx on October 12, 2026.

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