e911 vs iSpyMobile
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.
iSpyMobile
This application provides first responders with live, constantly updating data and information crucial for emergency response success. It offers flexible technology for fire, police, and EMS agencies, delivering real-time call notifications, locations, and mapping.
- Call notification
- Call information
- Call location
- Map layers
- Address history
- Directions
- Apparatus-specific features
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Helping first responders help people. Getting you invaluable data, information, and details for first-response success. Flexible technology for all emergency-related agencies including fire, police, EMS, and more. All live streaming, constantly updating. An iSpyFire account is required to use this application. Features include: Call notification Call information Call location Map layers Address history Directions Responding Apparatus-specific features including AVL and personnel on board BATTERY CONSUMPTION Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iSpyFire has been designed to use GPS and other sensors sparingly. The app relies on location data only while you are responding to a location or when you are attempting to create a new location (except when an apparatus is in AVL mode, in which case it is constantly checking).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: e911 at 100% against iSpyMobile's 32%. e911 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of e911's written reviews are positive against 32% of iSpyMobile's.
e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, iSpyMobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | e911 | iSpyMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better | 2.8 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 31.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 376 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CrNet Inc | iSpyFire, Inc. |
Customer experience
e911
iSpyMobile
Bugs and requests
e911
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iSpyMobile
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes when opening native maps
- Notifications don't respect disable settings
- Closed calls not displaying despite toggle enabled
- Calls not loading or showing as zero calls
- App force closes when accessing notifications from lock screen
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- Inconsistent call alerts (sometimes missing, sometimes delayed)
- Settings reset after logout/login
- App logging out unexpectedly
- Buttons unresponsive in new UI
- App crashes when selecting response status
- Notification tone defaults to system sound instead of app selection
- Automatic updates overriding user disable settings
- Call information not populating for weeks
- Spinning loading circle indefinitely
- Interface appears different on each app open
- Delayed call notifications (5+ minutes late)
- Calls visible in alerts but not in app dashboard
- App won't load calls after receiving alert
Requested features
14 requests- Revert to previous app version design
- Adjustable text size controls
- Dark mode toggle option
- Google Maps integration option
- Persistent notification settings
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- Ability to disable notifications per shift
- Better closed call history access
- Improved map zoom defaults
- Agency-specific notification filtering
- Critical alert override for Do Not Disturb mode
- Swipe navigation controls
- Hydrant distance display
- Call plans section functionality
- Better CAD notes visibility
In-app purchases
e911
No in-app purchases
iSpyMobile
No in-app purchases
