Comparison

Philstar vs TXTFIRE PH

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

Head to head
About

Philstar

Access trusted news from the Philippines and around the world with this fast and easy-to-use application. Stay informed on breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment, and more through original reporting and multimedia features.

Highlights
  • Free access to news
  • Timely and relevant stories
  • Breaking news and politics
  • Sports, entertainment, lifestyle, business
  • Original reporting and explainers
  • Multimedia features
Features
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Over a decade, the Philstar Global app has provided free access to trusted news from the Philippines and around the world. Light, fast and easy to use, the latest version of the Philstar app connects you to the most timely and relevant stories — from breaking news and politics to sports, entertainment, lifestyle and business. Access original reporting, in-depth explainers, opinion pieces and multimedia features from Philstar.com, Interaksyon, The Philippine STAR, Pilipino Star Ngayon, The Freeman, Pang-Masa and Banat — all in one place. Stay informed with credible journalism that empowers you to make sense of what’s happening — wherever you are, whenever you need it.

About

TXTFIRE PH

This app provides real-time emergency alerts and an interactive map for fire incidents in the Philippines. It allows users to report emergencies quickly and locate fire hydrants and brigades. A dedicated portal also connects blood donors and recipients.

Highlights
  • Real-time incident alerts
  • Interactive live map
  • Smart incident reporting
  • Blood donor portal
  • Hydrant and brigade locator
Features
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TXTFIRE Philippines is the premier volunteer-driven emergency alert system in the Philippines. Designed for both the public and volunteer responders, this app provides critical, real-time information to keep you and your community safe. Key Features: Real-Time Incident Alerts: Receive instant notifications for fire alarms and emergencies across the country. Interactive Live Map: View active incidents, fire brigade locations, and hydrant proximity in a sleek, easy-to-read map interface. Smart Incident Reporting: Report emergencies quickly with built-in location accuracy, photo attachments, and smart validation to ensure responders get the right info fast. Blood Buddy & Apheresis Portal: A dedicated space for lifesavers. Sign up as a blood donor or find apheresis donors when every second counts. Hydrant & Brigade Locator: Essential tools for firefighters to locate the nearest water sources and coordinating stations. Join the TXTFIRE community today. Response is our mission, service is our passion.

Screenshots

Philstar4 screens
TXTFIRE PH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Philstar at 3.3 against TXTFIRE PH's 1.0. Philstar also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1). TXTFIRE PH's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Philstar holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philstar has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Philstar versus TXTFIRE PH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilstarTXTFIRE PH
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (18 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhilstar Global CorporationRoyce Gerik Chua

In-app purchases

None

Philstar

No in-app purchases

None

TXTFIRE PH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philstar free?
Philstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TXTFIRE PH free?
TXTFIRE PH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Philstar or TXTFIRE PH?
Philstar is rated higher. Philstar averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TXTFIRE PH averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Philstar or TXTFIRE PH have ads?
Philstar shows ads; TXTFIRE PH does not.

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