e911 vs Pulse ·
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
e911
This app helps first responders quickly access call information and dispatch services. It integrates with phone maps for faster navigation and allows users to indicate their response status. It requires a subscription to e911NET for full functionality.
- Push notifications instead of SMS
- Live call listening
- Respond status indicator
- Direct dispatch center call
- Map integration for navigation
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Designed for first responders by a first responder. - Get to your call faster by using your phone's maps with just a push of the button - Uses Apple Push instead of SMS - Listen to your calls live (if available) - Show you are responding - Call your dispatch center (if available) Works with departments subscribed to e911NET.
Pulse ·
This application enables one-way audio transmission to team members for enhanced situational awareness. It also shares your GPS location with others during a session, allowing them to track your device's position.
- One-way audio transmission
- Real-time GPS location sharing
- Situational awareness for teams
- Device location tracking
- Team communication tool
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Pulse transmits one-way audio to team members for situational awareness. Additionally, the app "pulses out" your GPS location so that others can view your device location during the session.
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Verdict
e911 and Pulse · both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of e911's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pulse ·'s. e911 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
e911 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of e911's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pulse ·'s.
e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, Pulse · every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | e911 | Pulse · |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CrNet Inc | Motorola Solutions, Inc |
Customer experience
e911
Pulse ·
In-app purchases
e911
No in-app purchases
Pulse ·
No in-app purchases
