# ActiveAlert vs FireSync Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: FireSync Shift Calendar at 4.8 against ActiveAlert's 4.1. FireSync Shift Calendar also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 55%) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 738). ActiveAlert's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). 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.

FireSync Shift Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireSync Shift Calendar has 9.1K ratings behind it against 738, 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 69% of FireSync Shift Calendar's.

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, FireSync Shift Calendar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | FireSync Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-shift-calendar/id811674374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 738 | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 58 MB | 176 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 Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-shift-calendar/id811674374)

This app is a comprehensive calendar designed for firefighters, offering robust shift tracking, event management, and cloud integration. It allows users to manage trades, overtime, and personal events, with features like CertTracker and Expenditure tracking. It also syncs with other calendars and devices for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Firefighter shift schedule tracking, Event management (trades, overtime, personal), Cloud integration with FireSync Enterprise™, CertTracker and Expenditure tracking, Customizable shift editor, Year and month calendar views, Report generation and emailing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Share capable
- 👍 Perfect setup
- 👍 User friendly and simple
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Randomly deletes events
- 🔒 Trouble with calendar access
- 🐛 Holiday icon disappeared
- 🐛 Erased all info
- 🐛 Verification not working

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deletes events
- Trouble with calendar access
- Holiday icon disappeared
- Erased all info
- Verification not working

**Requested features**

- Color customization for days
- Shift designation by number
- Custom FLSA start/end dates
- Customizable pay days
- Shift trade feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveAlert free?

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

### Is FireSync Shift Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or FireSync Shift Calendar?

FireSync Shift Calendar is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while FireSync Shift Calendar averages 4.8 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do ActiveAlert or FireSync Shift Calendar have ads?

Neither ActiveAlert nor FireSync Shift Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or FireSync Shift Calendar?

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, and FireSync Shift Calendar every 2 months. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on September 21, 2026 and FireSync Shift Calendar 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.*