# ActiveAlert vs FireSync EMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireSync EMS at 100% against ActiveAlert's 55%. FireSync EMS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). ActiveAlert's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (741 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.

FireSync EMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveAlert has 741 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 FireSync EMS's.

ActiveAlert ships an update every 9 days, FireSync EMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | FireSync EMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-ems/id6451155877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **741** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) | [ForceReadiness.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/412513833) |

## 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


### FireSync EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-ems/id6451155877)

This application provides essential tools and information for fire departments and EMS personnel. It includes medical calculators, a message board, and a portal for agencies to publish policies, training, and directories.

**Highlights:** Medical calculators (BSA, Stroke, GCS), Message board, Publish policies and procedures, Department directories, Training and education calendars, Hospital destination info

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveAlert free?

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

### Is FireSync EMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or FireSync EMS?

FireSync EMS is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while FireSync EMS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ActiveAlert or FireSync EMS have ads?

Neither ActiveAlert nor FireSync EMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or FireSync EMS?

ActiveAlert ships an update every 9 days, and FireSync EMS every 3 months. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on November 6, 2026 and FireSync EMS on November 3, 2026.

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