ActiveAlert vs LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
This application allows crime, crash, and arson investigators to efficiently map incident scenes. It offers cable-free data transfer and automatic laser recognition, with support for exporting data to popular mapping and CAD programs.
- Incident scene mapping
- Cable-free data transfer
- Automatic laser recognition
- Export to CAD and popular programs
- Multiple report formats (DXF, CSV, PNG, etc.)
- Designed for investigators
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Laser Technology, Inc. has once again proven to be on the cutting edge of technology with the release of QuickMap 3D (QM3D), the very first incident mapping software available on the iOS platform. Now crime, crash and arson investigators can utilize all the benefits of QM3D for Windows Mobile with new functionality to make mapping a scene even more efficient. On iOS, enjoy cable-free data transfer and automatic laser recognition with a bulletproof connection. All map data can be diagrammed in any of the most popular programs including, but not limited to, IMS Map360, FARO Zone, ARAS 360, and Edge FX. QM3D can generate the following report formats: CAD File (*.dxf), Spreadsheet Report (*.csv), Raw Data (*.raw), ASCII (.asc), Text Report (*.txt), and/or small and large .PNG image files displaying mapped points REQUIREMENTS Equipment: TruPulse 200X, TruSpeed Sxb, optional MapStar TruAngle, or TruPoint 300 Licensing: QuickMap 3D software requires a license in order to be fully activated - it is intended for police/fire investigators only Operating System: iOS 10 or newer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LaserSoft QuickMap 3D at 5.0 against ActiveAlert's 4.1. LaserSoft QuickMap 3D also leads on iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.6). ActiveAlert's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (738 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveAlert has 738 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, LaserSoft QuickMap 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActiveAlert | LaserSoft QuickMap 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (738 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 738 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Active911 | Laser Technology, Inc. |
Customer experience
ActiveAlert
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
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
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- Ability to mark on-duty/off-duty status with one button
- Improved call details formatting and organization
- Widgets and CarPlay integration
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ActiveAlert
No in-app purchases
LaserSoft QuickMap 3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
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