# e911 vs Fire Watch 101

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: e911 at none against Fire Watch 101's 1. e911 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Fire Watch 101's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Watch 101 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. e911 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fire Watch 101 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of e911's written reviews are positive against 75% of Fire Watch 101's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, Fire Watch 101 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | e911 | Fire Watch 101 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e911/id603668969/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-watch-101/id1631174929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrNet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/340500764) | [Benjamin Zimmerman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631174931) |

## What reviewers say

### e911

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e911/id603668969)

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.

**Highlights:** Push notifications instead of SMS, Live call listening, Respond status indicator, Direct dispatch center call, Map integration for navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fire Watch 101

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-watch-101/id1631174929)

This app provides real-time alerts for EMS and Fire incidents in specific Pennsylvania counties. It is designed for public awareness and is not intended for on-duty emergency personnel.

**Highlights:** Real-time incident alerts, EMS and Fire incident tracking, Support for Lancaster and Schuylkill counties, Future county expansions planned, Public awareness tool

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Watch 101 Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is e911 free?

e911 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fire Watch 101 free?

Fire Watch 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, e911 or Fire Watch 101?

Fire Watch 101 is rated higher. e911 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Fire Watch 101 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do e911 or Fire Watch 101 have ads?

Neither e911 nor Fire Watch 101 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, e911 or Fire Watch 101?

e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fire Watch 101 every 4 months. Most recently, e911 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Fire Watch 101 on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*