Tablet Command vs EMS Anyware Mobilis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tablet Command
This app provides tactical incident management tools for emergency responders on iPads. It allows users to drag and drop units, track progress with checklists, and time-stamp actions. Reports can be exported for after-action analysis, enhancing safety and organization during emergencies.
- Drag and drop unit assignments
- Automatic PAR timers
- Timestamped action logging
- Customizable checklists
- Incident report export
- Resource management
- Map and satellite views
Read full descriptionHide full description
Tablet Command is the premier tactical worksheet app for iPad OS. Tablet Command was created by a team of career emergency responders and professional software developers and supports all-hazard incident command and incident management. Tap and drag units into assignments, map progress against critical checklists, and time-stamp every action throughout an incident. Tablet Command is a real-time incident command platform designed for emergency response operations, helping incident commanders manage resources, assignments, and accountability with clarity and speed. POWERFUL COMMAND FEATURES ON YOUR iPAD: - Drag and drop units to create assignments and set automatic PAR timers - Toggle between scene views: satellite, map or units view - Automatically timestamp every action - Create groups and divisions that can accept multiple units - User-defined work and PAR timers - Export time-stamped incident reports directly off the fire ground via e-mail or SMS - Increase safety by recognizing crew fatigue with automatic work timers per unit - Assess overall incident status at a glance - Track elapsed incident time to the second from anywhere on the fireground - Configure and customize an unlimited number of resources - Create and use customized checklists for any type of emergency - Manage resources in a map view (Especially useful for wildland) - Export detailed incident data to support after-action analysis Tablet Command provides an all-risk incident command system (ICS)- aligned response, accountability, and resource management solution. INTERNET CONNECTION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR CORE FUNCTIONALITY TABLET COMMAND IS AN IDEAL TRAINING PLATFORM for aspiring incident managers and will be a trusted companion for veteran managers in real-time emergency management. Incident commanders who use Tablet Command are more organized and more apt to follow standard operating guidelines. TABLET COMMAND ENTERPRISE Tablet Command is also available as an enterprise solution for your department. ENTERPRISE FEATURES: - CAD Integration - requires custom development - Customize Mapping - Supports ArcGIS Online Integration to support customized web maps for your agency - Staffing Integration - supports various staffing solutions including Telestaff, Crewsense, CAD, etc - Automatic vehicle location (AVL) of units on the map - Transfer Command of incidents in progress to other incident managers - Fire Mapper Enterprise integration to display live Fire Mapper layers on the incident map - Standardize checklists, resources, and assignments department wide - View incidents and CAD comments from CAD feed - Auto-populate units assigned to incident from CAD feed - Configure and share resources via a web portal Location services disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
EMS Anyware Mobilis
Streamline field operations and reduce radio traffic by receiving detailed call information directly on your mobile device. Provide real-time status updates back to your dispatch system, enhancing efficiency and communication for emergency services.
- Automatic call dispatch to field units
- Real-time call status updates
- Eliminate radio traffic
- Timestamp and odometer capture
- In-app push notifications
- View other field units
Read full descriptionHide full description
Reduce radio traffic and streamline operations! Calls from your CAD are automatically sent to your field units through EMS Anyware Mobilis. Crews get detailed call information and can provide real time status of calls through the app directly into your CAD. The EMS Anyware Mobilis App, traditionally called a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) is your affordable solution to field operations. While 911/Emergent operations should still rely on traditional voice communications, our alerting mechanism is a great supplemental communication tool to reducing radio traffic. ** HOW OUR SERVICE WORKS ** - Our monthly service includes support and is based on the number vehicles you have in service per month. - Our data exchanger service runs on your dispatching system. We currently support JefBar, Zoll RescueNet. Exchanger translates CAD information to the field crew and field status back into the CAD. - Our service securely captures data from your system and sends it to our cloud to be accessed via EMS Anyware Mobilis. We maintain a secure, HIPAA compliant cloud environment. - Additional Data charges may apply based upon your wireless data plan. ** EFFICIENTLY MANAGE AND TRACK YOUR OPERATIONS ANYWARE ** - Crews can activate their Unit in the CAD from their mobile device - Eliminate radio traffic by allowing crews to update their status. - Timestamps and odometer captured directly into your CAD. - In-app push notifications alert the crew of critical events. - Crew can view other units in the field (defined by region or geographical range) - Position Information is captured with each timestamp or unit activation for auditing purposes, (**Note, with this feature turned on, the continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life)
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tablet Command at 75% against EMS Anyware Mobilis's 0%. Tablet Command also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). EMS Anyware Mobilis's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Tablet Command ships an update every 3 weeks, EMS Anyware Mobilis every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Tablet Command | EMS Anyware Mobilis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tablet Command, Inc | VLI Tech, Inc. |
Customer experience
Tablet Command
EMS Anyware Mobilis
In-app purchases
Tablet Command
No in-app purchases
EMS Anyware Mobilis
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tablet Command free?
Is EMS Anyware Mobilis free?
Do Tablet Command or EMS Anyware Mobilis have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tablet Command or EMS Anyware Mobilis?
Other comparisons















