Comparison

Radio ID vs EMS Rig Check

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

Head to head
About

Radio ID

This utility decodes two-way radio transmissions using industry-standard formats like Motorola MDC-1200, GE STAR, and Kenwood FleetSync. It also supports QuickCall II signaling, making it an essential tool for radio technicians and scanner enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Decodes Motorola MDC-1200
  • Decodes GE STAR
  • Decodes Kenwood FleetSync
  • Decodes QuickCall II signaling
  • Useful for radio technicians
  • Helpful for scanner listeners
Features
Currently charting
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Identify two-way radio transmissions made using Motorola MDC-1200, GE STAR, or Kenwood FleetSync radio identifier formats. Also decodes QuickCall II signaling format. (All formats trademarks of their respective owners). Invaluable tool for the two-way radio technician and a helpful utility for the serious scanner listener.

About

EMS Rig Check

Features
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EMS Rig Check is a complete fleet and narcotic management platform built specifically for EMS agencies. Whether you run a single rig or a large fleet, EMS Rig Check gives your team the tools to stay compliant, organized, and ready for every call. FLEET CHECKLISTS Build custom rig checklists for each vehicle in your fleet. Organize equipment into categories like Airway & Ventilation, Trauma & Bleeding, Diagnostics & Meds, and more. Crew members complete checks directly from their phone, and every submission is logged with a timestamp and crew ID. EXPIRATION TRACKING Never miss an expiring supply again. EMS Rig Check automatically flags items approaching their expiration date so supervisors can take action before a rig goes out of service. NARCOTIC TRACKING Track controlled substances across your entire fleet with a dedicated narcotic box system for each rig. Any changes to narcotic records require supervisor approval, creating a secure and auditable chain of custody. CREW MANAGEMENT Admins can create and manage crew member profiles, assign certification levels (BLS/ALS), and control access permissions. Add crew members, promote admins, and keep your personnel directory up to date. AGENCY COMMAND DASHBOARD Get a real-time view of your agency's activity. See today's completed checks, expiring items, recent rig activity, and pending narcotic approvals all in one place. Designed by and EMS professional for EMS professionals.

Screenshots

Radio ID4 screens
EMS Rig Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMS Rig Check at Free against Radio ID's $0.99. EMS Rig Check also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Radio ID's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

EMS Rig Check is free to download; Radio ID costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Radio ID versus EMS Rig Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio IDEMS Rig Check
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew KaufmanDerek Hochbrueckner

In-app purchases

None

Radio ID

No in-app purchases

None

EMS Rig Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio ID free?
Radio ID costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMS Rig Check free?
EMS Rig Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio ID or EMS Rig Check have ads?
Neither Radio ID nor EMS Rig Check shows ads.

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