# e911 vs Bryx Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: e911 at 100% against Bryx Mobile's 49%. e911 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Bryx Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 23) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bryx Mobile has 282 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of e911's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bryx Mobile's.

e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, Bryx Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | e911 | Bryx Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e911/id603668969/reviews)** | [4.2 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryx-mobile/id813078029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **282** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CrNet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/340500764) | [Bryx](https://appshunter.io/developer/813078032) |

## 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


### Bryx Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryx-mobile/id813078029)

This app enhances communication and situational awareness for first responders. It delivers critical alerts with scene details, routing, and navigation, while also offering features like hydrant information, past call data, and real-time messaging.

**Highlights:** Real-time alerts from CAD, Routing and navigation tools, Hydrant information, Past call data, Site survey data attachment, Live location updates, Internet dispatch radio streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent UI and interface
- 🚀 Quick access to duty status
- 👍 Great app for FD notifications
- 👍 Awesome app for FD and EMS
- 👍 Works well and is functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delays in receiving information
- 🐛 No real-time information for events
- 🐛 Scanner feature only works when app is open
- 🐛 Awful support
- 🐛 UI/alerts are half broken

**Reported bugs**

- Scanner feature only works when app is left open
- App mutes phone when open, pausing audio
- App crashes when opened, then fine after restart
- Removed from Apple CarPlay in newest update
- Stopped getting alerts and notifications on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Navigation options for apps to use
- Notes with time stamps and updates for call to see while enroute
- Apple Watch integration
- Easy in and out of duty feature (long press, shortcut, action button, widget)
- Settings stored in iCloud


## Frequently asked questions

### Is e911 free?

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

### Is Bryx Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, e911 or Bryx Mobile?

e911 is rated higher. e911 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Bryx Mobile averages 4.2 from 282 ratings.

### Do e911 or Bryx Mobile have ads?

Neither e911 nor Bryx Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, e911 or Bryx Mobile?

e911 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bryx Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, e911 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bryx Mobile on October 16, 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.*