ICS vs EMAssistant
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.
EMAssistant
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EMAssistant gives first responders on-the-go access to incidents, training, shift schedules, daily tasks, and more. EMAssistant is for members of emergency response organizations — fire, EMS, search and rescue, and emergency management teams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ICS at 14.0.0 against EMAssistant's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ICS | EMAssistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mike Comer | Kyle Lutze |
In-app purchases
ICS
No in-app purchases
EMAssistant
No in-app purchases
