# ActiveAlert vs Run Ready Fire/EMS

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | Run Ready Fire/EMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-ready-fireems/id6753149986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) | [RunReady Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842715250) |

## 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


### Run Ready Fire/EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-ready-fireems/id6753149986)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*