# Aidlink vs MyNorthwest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNorthwest at none against Aidlink's 2. Aidlink's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aidlink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MyNorthwest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aidlink ships an update every 4 days, MyNorthwest every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aidlink | MyNorthwest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidlink/id6478448621/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AidLink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732875871) | [Bonneville International](https://appshunter.io/developer/346872010) |

## What reviewers say

### Aidlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidlink/id6478448621)

Access a live stream of emergency medical and fire dispatches in South King County, WA. Users with verified agency emails can view real-time ambulance locations and estimated arrival times. This app provides supplemental information and is not a substitute for official emergency services.

**Highlights:** Real-time EMS/Fire call feed, Ambulance location tracking, Estimated time of arrival (ETA), Agency email verification, Supports Valley Com dispatches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aidlink Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Aidlink Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


### MyNorthwest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynorthwest/id6654882740)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aidlink free?

Aidlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyNorthwest free?

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

### Do Aidlink or MyNorthwest have ads?

MyNorthwest shows ads; Aidlink does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aidlink or MyNorthwest?

Aidlink ships an update every 4 days, and MyNorthwest every 4 months. Most recently, Aidlink was updated on October 16, 2026 and MyNorthwest on October 21, 2026.

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