SYGNAL vs Drill Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SYGNAL
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Train. Respond. Succeed. SYGNAL turns the phones and tablets your team already carries into realistic gas detectors, so you can run live hazmat, confined-space and CBRN exercises anywhere. Instructors set the scenario and control every reading. Trainees see a real detector on their screen, walk into hazard zones and respond as they would on scene. Every movement and reading is recorded for review. NEW IN SYGNAL 7 β’ 3D Session Replay β Relive any exercise in 3D, with every responder's path, reading and hazard on the timeline. β’ Automatic After Action Reports β Generated after each exercise, ready to review with your team. β’ Facing Cones β See which way every responder is facing on the live map. β’ Realistic Oxygen Displacement β Oβ drops automatically as other gases displace the air, just like a real detector. β’ True-to-Life Sensor Ranges β Every gas reads to real detector limits and shows O/R above range, with decimal readings for low-range gases. REALISTIC DETECTORS β’ Customizable Detectors β Configure detector profiles, adjust sensors, and simulate readings for any scenario. β’ Active Hazard Zones β Users receive automatic readings when entering simulated hazard areas. β’ Live Wind Interaction β Dynamic wind effects influence hazard behavior in real time for realistic training outcomes. β’ Bump Test & Peak Hold β Validate detector response before deployment and capture peak values across each session. RUN THE EXERCISE β’ Create & Join Sessions β Launch scenarios quickly and invite participants via code or QR. β’ Hazard Simulation Tools β Add, scale, and modify hazards with responsive controls and live updates. β’ Role-Based Modes β Seamlessly switch between Host and Participant modes. β’ Offline Training with SYGNAL SOURCE β Run complete training sessions without internet connectivity using SYGNAL SOURCE devices. COMMAND & REVIEW β’ Interactive Map β Monitor users, hazards, plumes, and zones with clear, real-time visualization. Hybrid satellite view by default. β’ Live Trends Viewer β Track every reading over time, drill in by user or hazard, with high and low Oβ alarm thresholds visible at a glance. β’ Team Tracking & After-Action Review β Review movement, readings, and hazard timelines. Export sessions to KML for mapping tools. β’ Cloud Library Sync β Your scenarios and sessions, available across your devices. BUILT FOR YOUR AGENCY β’ Cross-Platform β Runs on the iPhones, iPads and Android devices your team already owns. No special hardware required. β’ Custom Branding β Apply agency or organizational branding for a unified training experience. β’ Multi-Language Support β Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Norwegian, and Danish. β’ Secure Access β Flexible sign-in options and secure data handling. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Sygnal Premium is available as a monthly auto-renewable subscription for $199.99/month. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sygnalapp.com/privacy-policy
Drill Deck
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Drill Deck is the training officer in your pocket. Whether you are a volunteer alone at the hall or a career firefighter with a crew on shift, tell it who is training and what you have on hand, and it hands you a drill you can run right now. 300+ HANDS-ON DRILLS β’ SCBA, hose, ladders, search, forcible entry, ventilation, pump operations, rope, extrication, RIC, size-up and more β’ Solo drills you can run alone, and crew drills for two or more β’ Step-by-step, with target times, PPE, safety stops, and ways to make it harder β’ Every drill names the NFPA standard section behind it, so you can look up the source β’ No engine today? Turn on minimal equipment and keep training TRAIN IN ONE TAP β’ Pick Solo, Partner, or Company and assign seats on one phone β’ Finish with a quick after-action review and a score β’ Same skill again, something random, or make it harder YOUR DEPARTMENT'S WAY β’ Every drill reads like your officer at the tailboard, and your SOP always comes first β’ Check any drill against your SOP in about 30 seconds: same here, we do it different, or we skip it β’ Set your station's words once (RIT or FAST, Engineer or Chauffeur) and every drill uses them β’ Trade SOP packs with your crew by AirDrop or Messages KNOW YOUR DISTRICT β’ Outline your first due on the map and place your fire house β’ Take a dispatch to a real address with cross streets β’ Drive the call street by street and see how your route compares YOUR TRAINING RECORD β’ Every session logged automatically, on your device β’ Streaks, averages, and history β’ Printable drill cards β’ Pro: export your record and print a training report LINK UP (OPTIONAL) β’ Open a room with a join code and run the same drill together β’ Sign in with Apple and a callsign β no name or email collected SHIFT REMINDERS AND WIDGET β’ Reminders that follow your rotation: weekly, 24/48, 24/72, 48/96, or Kelly β’ Today's drill on your Home Screen PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, no analytics, no tracking. Your training record and your district stay on your device. DRILL DECK PRO Explore the whole app in the demo, with up to three logged drills. Drill Deck Pro unlocks unlimited logging, exports, and the training report. Pro is an annual auto-renewing subscription with a 14-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Drill Deck is a training aid. Run every drill your department's way: your SOP always comes first. It does not replace your department's SOPs, a certified instructor, or the NFPA standards. Follow your authority having jurisdiction. Drill Deck is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drilldeck.strike-apps.com/legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SYGNAL at 3 against Drill Deck's 1. SYGNAL also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SYGNAL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per month and Drill Deck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SYGNAL | Drill Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Handheld Hazmat Inc. | JEREMY MITER |
In-app purchases
SYGNAL
- premium$199.991 Month
Drill Deck
- Drill Deck Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Year







