ESChat (Push vs REDENES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESChat (Push
This communication platform offers real-time push-to-talk, group multimedia messaging, and live tracking. It supports integration with Land Mobile Radio systems and provides enterprise administration tools for managing users and groups.
- Real-time Push-to-Talk
- Group Multimedia Messaging
- Live and Historical Tracking & Mapping
- LMR System Interface
- User and Group Priority
- Multi-Call Mode with Priority Scan
- Enterprise Administration
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Enterprise Secure Chat (ESChat) is a real time communication platform that includes three core elements. - Real Time Push-to-Talk - Group Multimedia Messaging - Live and Historical (breadcrumb) Tracking & Mapping ESChat also has options to interface with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, as well as Dispatch Consoles and mission critical Logging/Recording solutions. ESChat is carrier independent, and provides cross carrier communications, and offers a rich feature set supporting the needs of the serious work force. - Real Time Push-to-Talk - Group Multimedia Messaging - Live and Historical (breadcrumb) Tracking & Mapping Note: This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life. - User and Group Priority to control user access - Multi-Call Mode with Priority Scan - Presence for Groups and Individual Contacts - Ten Group Types - Late Join on Group Calls - PC Based Client Available - Easy to use Contact and Group Selection - Floor Control Indication - User and Group Management from: - Web based user interface, and - Handset User Interface - Instant Ad Hoc Group Calling - Enterprise Administration via Web Interface - Maximum Group Size: 3000
REDENES
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REDENES – Built for First Responders. Designed for Readiness. REDENES is a mission-critical platform that delivers real-time emergency alerts, voice communication, and incident management tools—everything your agency needs to stay connected, informed, and ready to respond. Designed to integrate seamlessly with dispatch systems, REDENES ensures your team never misses an alert with instant notifications, silent override functionality, and built-in push-to-talk communication. Key Features: • Real-Time Notifications & Alerts Instant emergency call alerts and agency-wide messages with priority delivery—even when a device is in silent mode. • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Secure, real-time voice communication to keep your team in sync during active incidents. • Incident Tracking & Management Track and manage active and past incidents with detailed logs and organizational tools. • Custom Agency Modules Configure REDENES to your department’s exact needs with custom tools and layouts. • Full Calendar Integration Share and manage events, training schedules, and agency activities in one place. • In-App Messaging & Email Campaigns Communicate with your team through built-in messaging or send email announcements right from the app. • GPS Conversion & Mapping Tools Easily convert and share GPS coordinates to improve situational awareness in the field. • Weather Integration Access real-time weather data to support planning and response decisions. • Critical Info Access Store and retrieve training certifications, maintenance logs, lock/gate codes, and more—fast and securely. • Interagency Interoperability View and respond to mutual aid requests with neighboring departments for enhanced coordination. From routine operations to large-scale emergencies, REDENES equips your team with the tools needed to act with speed, clarity, and confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: REDENES at fortnightly against ESChat (Push's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESChat (Push ships an update every 2 months, REDENES fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | ESChat (Push | REDENES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 438 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SLA Corporation | William Richards |
In-app purchases
ESChat (Push
No in-app purchases
REDENES
No in-app purchases









