Comparison

e911 vs CADAlert

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Push notifications instead of SMS
  • Live call listening
  • Respond status indicator
  • Direct dispatch center call
  • Map integration for navigation
Features
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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.

About

CADAlert

Access your department's CAD data and receive quadrant-based incident notifications. This app provides a dashboard overview of calls, quick mapping, and mobile CAD views to enhance emergency response efficiency for first responders.

Highlights
  • Access department CAD data
  • Quadrant-based incident notifications
  • Pre-alerts
  • Dashboard overview of calls
  • Quick mapping
  • Mobile CAD view capabilities
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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The official companion app for the CADAlert platform by SEPA Industries. When paired with the CADsync extension, our app allows you to access your department’s CAD data. But that's not all - our app also offers a range of features that make responding to emergencies easier and more efficient than ever before. With our app, you can choose quadrant based incident notifications and pre-alerts. Plus, our dashboard provides an at-a-glance overview of all calls, so you can quickly and easily see what of incidents are occurring in your area. But that's just the beginning. Our app also features quick mapping and other mobile CAD view capabilities, allowing you to navigate to incidents with ease. And with our user-friendly interface, it's easy to stay connected and informed, no matter where you are. Whether you're responding to a fire or medical emergency, our app gives you the tools you need to stay informed and respond quickly and effectively. And with our customizable notifications, you can be sure that you're always receiving the information you need to do your job. Join the many first responders across the nation who trust our app to help them do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. Download it today and experience the power and convenience of having critical information at your fingertips.

Screenshots

e9112 screens
CADAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: e911 at 4.7 against CADAlert's 3.7. e911 also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 6). CADAlert's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

e911 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, CADAlert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
e911 versus CADAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametere911CADAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrNet IncSEPA Industries, LLC

Customer experience

e911

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CADAlert

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

e911

No in-app purchases

None

CADAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e911 free?
e911 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CADAlert free?
CADAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, e911 or CADAlert?
e911 is rated higher. e911 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while CADAlert averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do e911 or CADAlert have ads?
Neither e911 nor CADAlert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e911 or CADAlert?
e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, and CADAlert fortnightly. Most recently, e911 was updated on July 4, 2026 and CADAlert on June 10, 2026.

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