# ActiveAlert vs Response Time Track

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Response Time Track at 100% against ActiveAlert's 55%. Response Time Track also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). ActiveAlert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (738 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Response Time Track sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. ActiveAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Response Time Track 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 6, 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 Response Time Track's.

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, Response Time Track every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | Response Time Track |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/response-time-track/id1629269991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) | [Owen Bean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625189467) |

## 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


### Response Time Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/response-time-track/id1629269991)

This app helps emergency first responders log response times, mileage, and truck details with ease. It allows for reviewing, editing, and exporting records in CSV format for efficient reporting and bookkeeping.

**Highlights:** Log response times, Record mileage and notes, Customize truck information, Review and edit past records, Export data to CSV, Streamline reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Response Time Tracker | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveAlert free?

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

### Is Response Time Track free?

Response Time Track is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or Response Time Track?

Response Time Track is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Response Time Track averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do ActiveAlert or Response Time Track have ads?

Neither ActiveAlert nor Response Time Track shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or Response Time Track?

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, and Response Time Track every 5 weeks. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on September 29, 2026 and Response Time Track on September 15, 2026.

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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.*