Comparison

Tablet Command vs Total Command

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop unit assignments
  • Automatic PAR timers
  • Timestamped action logging
  • Customizable checklists
  • Incident report export
  • Resource management
  • Map and satellite views
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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.

About

Total Command

Features
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Gain Total Command of Your Incident Right At Your Fingertips Watch the app in action. https://emergencyresponsestrategies.com/totalcommand-app/ Take your TotalCommand simulation training to the next level with the TotalCommand app. The app assists with commanding incidents, assigning and tracking units. With departments getting larger and incidents becoming more complex, using a pen and paper to accurately manage incidents has become cumbersome with more room for errors. TotalCommand app allows the incident commander to see everything at once by keeping all relevant information on the same page. No need to switch between pages to check the status of an incident! Features Live Syncing -- planned Design TotalCommand app uses a simple and intuitive single screen design to allow commanders to effectively manage incidents. Using drag and drop technology, assigning units and creating divisions and groups is made simple. Time Tracking TotalCommand app accurately tracks and logs incident times. An incident clock is visible at all times. TotalCommand app also has an integrated customizable PAR timer. Using deteriorating colors for assigned units, the incident commander knows the working times of units with a quick look. Every action made by the incident commander is automatically time stamped and logged. Logs can be viewed and emailed at any time during or after an incident. Easily Customized TotalCommand app is fully customizable to a specific department – from creating time stamped check lists to adding department specific groups and divisions. Configure To Your Needs TotalCommand app can be configured to any department’s needs. The user can add or change units, assignments, checklists, and adjust timers for PAR’s and assigned units. Reliability TotalCommand app was designed with reliability and dependability as a priority. TotalCommand app logs all interactions instantly on a backup file. If a crash or equipment failure should occur, TotalCommand app will reload and continue from the last recorded point. The app does not require the use of a web connection, and can be used at any time without a connection.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tablet Command at Free against Total Command's $19.99. Tablet Command also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Total Command's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tablet Command is free to download; Total Command costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tablet Command ships an update every 3 weeks, Total Command every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tablet Command versus Total Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablet CommandTotal Command
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablet Command, IncEMERGENCY RESPONSE STRATEGIES LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tablet Command

No in-app purchases

None

Total Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tablet Command free?
Tablet Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total Command free?
Total Command costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tablet Command or Total Command have ads?
Neither Tablet Command nor Total Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tablet Command or Total Command?
Tablet Command ships an update every 3 weeks, and Total Command every 11 months. Most recently, Tablet Command was updated on September 16, 2026 and Total Command on May 17, 2026.

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