ICS vs FirstNet Fusion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICS
This application simplifies the creation and sharing of ICS-214 forms. It offers an intuitive workflow for adding details and activity entries, with offline capabilities for uninterrupted work. Users can pre-populate forms with default fields to save time during ongoing incidents.
- Friendly workflow for details and entries
- Offline authoring and editing
- Shareable ICS-214 form export
- Set default fields for pre-population
- Optimized for field use
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An easy-to-use app to help prepare and share the ICS-214 form. Friendly workflow: Add details and activity entries using a friendly workflow optimized for field use. Work Offline: Designed to work completely offline for authoring and editing activity details even while off the grid. Share Official ICS-214: When connectivity is available, use the share option to export or send out a copy of the ICS-214 form. Set Default Fields: Use the "214 Default Fields" option in settings to set defaults that will pre-populate new ICS-214 forms upon creation. This will save time when working the same incident and/or with the same team for multiple operational periods. Coming next: Support for spreadsheet format, preview the form, edit filename, attach images & location, electronically sign PDFs, and more.
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: ICS at 4.2 against FirstNet Fusion's 3.9. ICS also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
ICS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 9 respectively.
| Parameter | ICS | FirstNet Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better | 3.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mike Comer | AT&T Services, Inc. |
Customer experience
ICS
FirstNet Fusion
In-app purchases
ICS
No in-app purchases
FirstNet Fusion
No in-app purchases








