Comparison

ActiveAlert vs ShedRun

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

ShedRun

Features
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ShedRun is the driver app for shed haulers. See today’s offers, run the map, capture proof of delivery, and stay visible to dispatch — on one screen. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Review and accept delivery offers from manufacturers • See shop-to-site stops on a live map with turn-by-turn directions • Go on route so dispatch can follow your location • Capture proof of delivery — photos, signature, and set notes • Create your own jobs and keep notes and files on the haul • Get notified when an offer or run needs attention • Complete DVIR and stay in touch with your crew through Help WHO IT’S FOR Portable building haulers, flatbed crews, and carrier teams already on ShedRun. Dispatch runs the control room on the web; drivers run the day here. A ShedRun company account is required. Ask your dispatcher or owner for an invite. Need help? Open Help in the app or visit shedrun.cloud.

Screenshots

ActiveAlert4 screens
ShedRun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShedRun at every 2 days against ActiveAlert's every 10 days. ActiveAlert's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActiveAlert ships an update every 10 days, ShedRun every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ActiveAlert versus ShedRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveAlertShedRun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (741 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings741 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActive911ShedCard

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
Show 3 more
  • Ability to mark on-duty/off-duty status with one button
  • Improved call details formatting and organization
  • Widgets and CarPlay integration

ShedRun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ActiveAlert

No in-app purchases

None

ShedRun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveAlert free?
ActiveAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShedRun free?
ShedRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ActiveAlert or ShedRun have ads?
Neither ActiveAlert nor ShedRun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or ShedRun?
ActiveAlert ships an update every 10 days, and ShedRun every 2 days. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShedRun on October 31, 2026.

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