# ActiveAlert vs Chief Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: ActiveAlert at 4.1 against Chief Mobile's 3.4. ActiveAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). Chief Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chief Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ActiveAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ActiveAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveAlert has 738 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of ActiveAlert's written reviews are positive against 67% of Chief Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, Chief Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | Chief Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews)** | [3.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chief-mobile/id863837243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) | [Chief Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/863837246) |

## 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


### Chief Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chief-mobile/id863837243)

Receive and map emergency dispatches from your 911 center with redundant alerting. Get instant push notifications for new incidents, view details and maps, and stay updated on personnel messages and schedules. Update your status and track response ETAs.

**Highlights:** Redundant Tone & CAD alerting, Receive and map 911 dispatches, Push notifications for new incidents, Personnel message communication, Update status and track ETA, View company and personal schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveAlert free?

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

### Is Chief Mobile free?

Chief Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or Chief Mobile?

ActiveAlert is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Chief Mobile averages 3.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do ActiveAlert or Chief Mobile have ads?

Neither ActiveAlert nor Chief Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or Chief Mobile?

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, and Chief Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on September 21, 2026 and Chief Mobile on September 21, 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.*