Comparison

ActiveAlert vs Run Ready Fire/EMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Run Ready Fire/EMS

This app streamlines incident management for emergency responders by providing real-time tracking, responder coordination, and comprehensive logging. It facilitates communication and coordination across multiple organizations, ensuring faster and more effective responses.

Highlights
  • Real-time incident tracking
  • Responder availability and coordination
  • Shift management and notifications
  • Comprehensive incident logging
  • Multi-organization support
  • Smart, actionable notifications
  • Offline incident viewing
Features
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RunReady is the essential coordination tool for emergency responders. Built by first responders, for first responders, RunReady streamlines incident management and helps teams respond faster and more effectively. REAL-TIME INCIDENT TRACKING • Receive instant push notifications for new incidents • View incident details including location, type, and caller information • See GPS coordinates and get directions to the scene • Track incident timeline and status updates RESPONDER COORDINATION • Indicate your availability: Responding, On Scene, or Unable to Respond • See who else is responding in real-time • View incoming units and their estimated arrival • Disregard incoming units when sufficient resources are on scene • Acknowledge disregard notifications with one tap SHIFT MANAGEMENT • Set up on-call shifts for your organization • Receive notifications only during your scheduled shifts • Manage multiple shifts across different organizations • Quick shift switching for cross-coverage COMPREHENSIVE INCIDENT LOGGING • Log patient assessments and vital signs • Document stroke assessments with FAST protocol • Record owner/occupant details for property incidents • Take photos and videos for documentation • Add free-text notes for additional information • Create detailed 360-degree walkaround assessments MULTI-ORGANIZATION SUPPORT • Manage membership in multiple departments • Respond as different organizations for mutual aid • View incidents specific to your selected organization • Coordinate with other departments on joint responses SMART NOTIFICATIONS • Actionable push notifications with quick response options • Background notifications even when app is closed • Acknowledge requests directly from notifications • Customizable notification preferences SAFETY & RELIABILITY • Secure authentication with Google, Facebook, or Apple • Encrypted data transmission • Real-time data synchronization • Offline incident viewing • Demo mode for training and demonstrations DESIGNED FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES RunReady is purpose-built for: • Fire Departments • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) • Rescue Squads • First Response Teams • Volunteer Emergency Services Whether you're a career firefighter, volunteer EMT, or rescue squad member, RunReady helps you stay informed, coordinate effectively, and respond safely. RunReady integrates with dispatch systems to deliver incident information directly to your device. Stay connected with your team and respond with confidence. Note: RunReady requires your dispatch center to be configured in our system. Contact your department leadership for access.

Screenshots

ActiveAlert4 screens
Run Ready Fire/EMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run Ready Fire/EMS at 100% against ActiveAlert's 55%. Run Ready Fire/EMS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). ActiveAlert's advantage is ratings volume (738 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run Ready Fire/EMS 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 Run Ready Fire/EMS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, Run Ready Fire/EMS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ActiveAlert versus Run Ready Fire/EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveAlertRun Ready Fire/EMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (738 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings738 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActive911RunReady Systems LLC

Customer experience

ActiveAlert

All ratings738 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral17.9%
Negative26.9%

Run Ready Fire/EMS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Run Ready Fire/EMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ActiveAlert

No in-app purchases

None

Run Ready Fire/EMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveAlert free?
ActiveAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run Ready Fire/EMS free?
Run Ready Fire/EMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or Run Ready Fire/EMS?
Run Ready Fire/EMS is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Run Ready Fire/EMS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ActiveAlert or Run Ready Fire/EMS have ads?
Neither ActiveAlert nor Run Ready Fire/EMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or Run Ready Fire/EMS?
ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, and Run Ready Fire/EMS every 2 weeks. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on October 4, 2026 and Run Ready Fire/EMS on September 24, 2026.

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