PTVAS vs FirstNet Fusion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PTVAS
This mobile application provides remote access to a video management platform. It allows users to view live footage, play back recorded videos, download content, and manage events from a local network or remote server.
- Real-time video preview
- Video playback
- Video download and storage
- Event viewing
- Action linkage
- Remote viewing
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PTVAS is a mobile software of Packetalk management platform PTVAS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal.
FirstNet Fusion
This app provides first responders with essential communication tools like push-to-talk, real-time location tracking, and secure messaging. It enables live video streaming for enhanced situational awareness and integrates with land mobile radio systems for seamless public safety operations.
- Push-to-talk communication
- Real-time personnel location tracking
- Live video streaming
- Encrypted messaging
- LMR system interoperability
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Fusion is a secure, all-in-one app that empowers first responders and public safety professionals with mission-critical communication tools. Fusion delivers: • Push-to-talk: Instantly connect and coordinate with your team, wherever you are. • Location services: Track personnel in real time to improve safety and response times. • Video streaming: Share live video feeds for complete situational awareness and informed decision-making. • Secure messaging: Send encrypted messages to maintain confidentiality during emergencies. Fusion stands out by making these services interoperable with virtually any land mobile radio (LMR) system, ensuring seamless integration across your public safety ecosystem. Built for police, fire, EMS, and emergency management, FirstNet Fusion is the next evolution in reliable, real-time communication. Download FirstNet Fusion today and experience the future of public safety collaboration. Explore the list of compatible devices here: https://firstnet.com/fusiondevices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PTVAS at 5.0 against FirstNet Fusion's 3.9. PTVAS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). FirstNet Fusion's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PTVAS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstNet Fusion has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PTVAS ships an update every 6 weeks, FirstNet Fusion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PTVAS | FirstNet Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.9 (9 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Packetalk LLC | AT&T Services, Inc. |
Customer experience
PTVAS
FirstNet Fusion
In-app purchases
PTVAS
No in-app purchases
FirstNet Fusion
No in-app purchases
