Comparison

GCACDispatch vs SAR21

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

Head to head
About

GCACDispatch

Features
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This app is for the usage for Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary or SAR team. This application is used by our volunteer members to receive emergency calls, or other situations on the water. The configuration is that each unit has one or more dispatchers (who create the calls and select the members to answer them) and member decide to be available or not to the call. The dispatcher can see how long it takes the member to get to the boat. If the member does not respond within 30 seconds, the system sends an SMS.. Cette application est destinée à l’usage de la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne. Elle est utilisée par nos membres bénévoles pour recevoir des appels d’urgence ou d’autres situations en mer. Chaque unité dispose d’un ou plusieurs répartiteurs (qui créent les appels et sélectionnent les membres pour y répondre), et les membres décident s’ils sont disponibles ou non pour répondre à l’appel. Le répartiteur peut voir combien de temps le membre met pour arriver au bateau. Si le membre ne répond pas dans les 30 secondes, le système envoie un SMS.

About

SAR21

Features
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SAR21 Mission Ready is a comprehensive emergency response coordination app designed specifically for Search and Rescue teams. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time callout notifications and response tracking • Team member status and availability management • Training session scheduling and attendance • Community event coordination • Equipment tracking and management • Secure team communication BUILT FOR SAR TEAMS: • Instant callout response with ETA tracking • Missing person case management • Radio frequency coordination • Field team assignments • Incident command structure support STAY MISSION READY: • Update your availability status • Respond to callouts instantly • Track training certifications • Coordinate with team members • Access critical mission information Perfect for volunteer SAR teams, professional rescue organizations, and emergency response units who need reliable, real-time coordination tools. ***Requires team administrator setup and invitation to join your SAR organization***

Screenshots

GCACDispatch3 screens
SAR214 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SAR21 at every 8 days against GCACDispatch's every 2 months. GCACDispatch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GCACDispatch ships an update every 2 months, SAR21 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GCACDispatch versus SAR21: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGCACDispatchSAR21
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxime LabrieJustin Calamia

In-app purchases

None

GCACDispatch

No in-app purchases

None

SAR21

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GCACDispatch free?
GCACDispatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAR21 free?
SAR21 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GCACDispatch or SAR21 have ads?
Neither GCACDispatch nor SAR21 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GCACDispatch or SAR21?
GCACDispatch ships an update every 2 months, and SAR21 every 8 days. Most recently, GCACDispatch was updated on September 30, 2026 and SAR21 on October 10, 2026.

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