Responder vs FRSA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Responder
This secure messaging app provides a closed user-group communication platform for businesses. It offers features like priority alerts, status updates, and location reporting to enhance worker management and emergency response.
- Secure 2-way closed user group messaging
- Priority alert messaging
- Repeated alerts for missed messages
- Status updates
- Location reporting
- Integration with PageOne Connect/Flare
- API gateway integration
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The Responder App from PageOne offers business users a secure, closed user-group two-way messaging service that fully integrates with PageOneβs Connect/Flare messaging and worker management service. The Responder app supports status and location monitoring to enhance worker management and improve incident or emergency response. Features:- Secure 2-way closed user group messaging and alerting Priority alert messaging option (overrides silent) Repeated alerts for missed priority alerts Status Updates Location Reporting option (auto-disabled when status is Unavailable) Integrates with PageOne Connect/Flare messaging suite Integrates with third-party software systems via PageOne API gateway
FRSA
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This is the official app for members of the FRSA in the UK. The FRSA is a member-led, independent trade union that has been representing its members in Fire and Rescue Services across the UK since 1976. Our app has been designed to provide members with greater access to engage directly with the FRSA. The FRSA app provides members with the following features: Direct contact with the FRSA Direct and Group Chat with other members and FRSA officials Forums: Create group discussions by posting questions or topics for the Fire Service Community. Newsfeed: Stay up to date with content that is relevant to you and your role. Resource library: Search our library for information that includes support, advice and guidance on a wide range of areas connected with your FRS employment Keep your details up to date Access your βRewardsβ, our member discount benefit on products and services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Responder at none against FRSA's shown. Responder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Responder ships an update every 8 months, FRSA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Responder | FRSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 7 months β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PageOne Communications Ltd | FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES ASSOCIATION UK |
In-app purchases
Responder
No in-app purchases
FRSA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Responder free?
Is FRSA free?
Do Responder or FRSA have ads?
Which is updated more often, Responder or FRSA?
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