ActiveAlert vs JMS PreBooking
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
JMS PreBooking
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Mobile Companion iOS App for Southern Software's Jail Management System (JMS) •Expedites the booking process and saves time for everyone. •Scan driver's license to quickly input data •Can access mapping or the device’s location to obtain the exact arresting address •Notifications sent to jail through the message center about the incoming person(s) and give the jail a forewarning about any indicators associated with them (intoxicated, violent, medical, mental evaluation).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ActiveAlert at every 9 days against JMS PreBooking's every 6 weeks. JMS PreBooking's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ActiveAlert ships an update every 9 days, JMS PreBooking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActiveAlert | JMS PreBooking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (740 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 740 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Active911 | Southern Software, Inc. |
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
JMS PreBooking
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ActiveAlert
No in-app purchases
JMS PreBooking
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ActiveAlert free?
Is JMS PreBooking free?
Do ActiveAlert or JMS PreBooking have ads?
Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or JMS PreBooking?
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