IamResponding (IaR) vs I.F.O.C. Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IamResponding (IaR)
This app enhances emergency response by providing real-time incident information to first responders. It allows users to see who is responding, their location, and receive notifications. It also offers features like scheduling, messaging, and incident mapping.
- Real-time incident status
- Responder location tracking
- Incident notifications (text/audio)
- Duty crew scheduling
- Inter-agency messaging
- Incident mapping and directions
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Note: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." This App is a companion feature to the IamResponding system, which enables first responders to know who is responding to an incident, where they are responding, and when. This is used by fire departments, EMS agencies, police agencies, and many incident response entities and teams. The IamResponding system also includes text and audio incident notifications from CAD and/or from live pager audio, duty crew scheduling, inter-agency messaging, live chat, incident mapping with directions, mutual aid connections and information, pre-plans, customized information displays, NFIRS and other incident reporting, and much more. This App brings many of the primary features of the IamResponding system to mobile users in the field, in an easy-to-use and access format. **Please consult the QUICK START GUIDE provided to your department/team to correctly enable all of the app functions and notification features. If you do not do so, some features will not work correctly** **You MUST be a member of an entity with a current IamResponding subscription in order for this app to work** We do NOT monitor the Apple App Store for technical support issues, and we cannot reply to support issues posted as user reviews. **For any technical support needs or inquiries, please submit a Support Ticket (https://support.iamresponding.com/hc/en-us/requests/new). Please Note: If your dispatch messages are not currently processed through your department’s IamResponding system, that is a free configuration that can be done in almost any jurisdiction, and is included with your department’s IamResponding subscription. Your app will have more complete functionality if we enable that feature for you. Have your local system administrator submit a Support Ticket (https://support.iamresponding.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) to set this up.
I.F.O.C. Connect
This is the official mobile application for the International Fellowship of Chaplains. It provides a direct connection to the organization for its members and interested parties.
- Official organization app
- Direct connection to fellowship
- Information hub
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This is the official app of the International Fellowship of Chaplains (I.F.O.C.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: I.F.O.C. Connect at 5.0 against IamResponding (IaR)'s 3.9. I.F.O.C. Connect also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). IamResponding (IaR)'s advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
I.F.O.C. Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IamResponding (IaR) has 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
IamResponding (IaR) ships an update monthly, I.F.O.C. Connect every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IamResponding (IaR) | I.F.O.C. Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (346 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 346 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IamResponding.com | John Nelson |
Customer experience
IamResponding (IaR)
I.F.O.C. Connect
Bugs and requests
IamResponding (IaR)
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes on iOS devices
- Notifications not received or delayed significantly
- Live audio feature stopped working after updates
- Slow hydrant loading and map rendering
- Incorrect incident/message displayed when tapping notifications
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- Respond button missing from recent update screens
- Responding list not clearing properly
- Voice tone notifications not working
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Incompatibility with iOS 13.6 and older iOS versions
- Connection errors with spotty cell signal
- Custom ringtones not functioning
- Availability status updates not saving
- Scheduling functionality broken
- Jailbreak detection preventing Mac usage
- Font readability issues in recent updates
- App slower after recent redesign
- Silent mode alert issues on iPhone
Requested features
20 requests- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Apple Watch app support
- Live radio audio streaming
- Picture and document upload capabilities
- Custom notification tones and alert sounds
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- Voice message and direct communication features
- Real-time location tracking of responders
- Ability to update settings within the app (not just web)
- Off-duty/availability toggle button
- Emergency notification audio playback
- Simplified list view option instead of card layout
- Faster response button (2 taps or less)
- Member profile roles and certifications display
- Incident history and previous responder tracking
- Custom ETA setting for volunteers
- Mac app version
- Scanner app integration for iPhone
- Ability to choose call types (EMS vs Fire)
- Automatic app opening on call notification
- Better alert tone options
I.F.O.C. Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IamResponding (IaR)
No in-app purchases
I.F.O.C. Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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