# ActiveAlert vs Armstrong

The clearest difference is rating: ActiveAlert at 4.1 against Armstrong's 2.5. ActiveAlert also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months). Armstrong's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ActiveAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveAlert has 740 ratings behind it against 42, 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 16% of Armstrong's.

ActiveAlert ships an update every 9 days, Armstrong every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | Armstrong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (740 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews)** | [2.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armstrong/id636522134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **740** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) | [Armstrong](https://appshunter.io/developer/636522137) |

## 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


### Armstrong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armstrong/id636522134)

Manage your Armstrong services, including internet, TV, and phone, all in one place. Pay bills, check email, listen to voicemail, and shop for new services. Requires an active Armstrong account.

**Highlights:** View bill summary and make payments, Manage account settings and password, Shop for new services and upgrades, Check email and manage voicemail, View TV channel lineup and service alerts, Troubleshoot and contact support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveAlert free?

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

### Is Armstrong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or Armstrong?

ActiveAlert is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 740 ratings, while Armstrong averages 2.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do ActiveAlert or Armstrong have ads?

Neither ActiveAlert nor Armstrong shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or Armstrong?

ActiveAlert ships an update every 9 days, and Armstrong every 15 months. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on October 14, 2026 and Armstrong on October 4, 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.*