# ActiveAlert vs BW Ultra

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BW Ultra at 100% against ActiveAlert's 55%. BW Ultra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). ActiveAlert's advantage is ratings volume (738 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BW Ultra 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ActiveAlert's written reviews are positive against 100% of BW Ultra's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | BW Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bw-ultra/id1364337865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) | [Honeywell International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/311222963) |

## What reviewers say

### ActiveAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant map updates
- 🚀 Reliable app
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Useful features like map markers and personnel details
- 👍 Customizable alert tones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive notifications that don't provide new information
- 🐛 Inability to delete multiple alerts at once
- 🐛 Inconsistent theme colors
- 🐛 Slow loading times and lags
- 🐛 Apple Watch compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### BW Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bw-ultra/id1364337865)

This application simulates the user interface and functionality of a BW Ultra handheld gas monitor. It offers an interactive tutorial to help users familiarize themselves with the instrument's features, specifications, and simulated sensor readings.

**Highlights:** Interactive user interface simulation, Simulated sensor readings, Simulated alarm conditions, Instrument feature review, Product specifications, Accessory information

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveAlert free?

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

### Is BW Ultra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or BW Ultra?

BW Ultra is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while BW Ultra averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ActiveAlert or BW Ultra have ads?

Neither ActiveAlert nor BW Ultra shows ads.

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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.*