Comparison

ICS vs ResponderOS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

ResponderOS

This comprehensive platform streamlines operations for fire and EMS agencies, managing everything from scheduling and timekeeping to incident command and patient care. It offers tools for both administrative tasks at the desk and critical functions on scene, ensuring efficient response and data management.

Highlights
  • Scheduling and timekeeping
  • Logistics and inventory management
  • Training and policy management
  • Incident command tools
  • Patient care worksheets
  • Job aids and reference materials
  • CAD data integration
Features
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ResponderOS is one platform for fire departments and EMS agencies: scheduling, timekeeping, logistics, training, policy and personnel at the desk; incident command, patient care and job aids on scene. One login and one record for every member. AT THE DESK • Scheduling: platoon cycles, assignments, leave, trades, open shifts, overtime, callbacks and volunteer duty blocks. The Daily Lineup finds a member on the day's board by name, or shows only its vacancies. • Timekeeping: time entries built from the schedule, pay periods and payroll export. • Logistics: QR inventory counts, par levels, expirations, supply requests and gear issue with signatures. A count can start with no signal. • Training: drills, sign-offs, skill checkoffs, simulations and assignments. • Policy: SOGs and general orders with acknowledgments and version history. Members read and acknowledge on the phone, with an offline pack for reading. • People: evaluations, counseling, commendations, probation, coaching and mentorship, with coaching notes beside the evaluations they inform. • Stations and fleet: readiness checks, apparatus inspections and maintenance. • Prevention and community: occupancy inspections, pre-plans, family reunification, community paramedicine and File of Life with QR lookup on scene. • Health and safety: an injury log, an exposure registry and private wellness check-ins. Leaders see only group averages and counts. ON SCENE • Incident command: an ICS structure board, unit tracking, PAR accountability, a MAYDAY workflow that builds the RIT structure, triage and transport, rehab, a live map and push-to-talk. • Patient care: cardiac arrest, trauma and critical patient worksheets that log response times and personnel, plus airway and RSI, pediatrics, OB, drips, ventilator management and medications. The CPR metronome keeps time with the screen locked. • Job aids: pump operations, fire flow, water supply, ERG lookup, confined space, trench, extrication, collapse, rope rescue rigging, LZ setup and ICS forms. • Special operations: UAS coordination with live video, water rescue and dive tracking, and tactical EMS op plans. Clinical tools are reference aids for trained providers, not a substitute for your protocols or medical direction. INTELLIGENCE Connect your CAD data feed for a live unit-status board, coverage gaps, a demand forecast and reports. Deployment Planning ranks where the next unit or station cuts the most response time. FOR DEPARTMENTS Your administrator sets up access, roles and stations, and turns modules on or off. iPad gets dedicated layouts, including incident command role desks. Desk work also runs in a web browser; live maps and push-to-talk need iPhone or iPad. FOR INDIVIDUAL RESPONDERS No department? Create a solo account. Pump Operations, Rope Rescue Rigging, ICS Forms, Cardiac Arrest Management and the Overdose/Medication Finder are free. The Individual Plan, a monthly auto-renewing subscription, adds the other SceneKit and MedKit tools open to individuals, CommandKit Lite, PersonnelKit, LeadershipKit, TaskKit, and CareerKit with attachments. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. YOUR DATA We don't sell your data, track you across apps or use your records for ads or AI training. Your department owns its records. No one in your organization can read your Private Notebook or wellness check-ins, and your notebook and career locker stay with you if you leave. Records are stored in the United States and encrypted in transit and at rest. Optional AI features run only on request. Terms of Use (EULA) can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy can be found at: https://responderos.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

ICS4 screens
ResponderOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ResponderOS at 5.0 against ICS's 4.2. ICS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ResponderOS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. ICS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ResponderOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ICS has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ICS versus ResponderOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICSResponderOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB170 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMike ComerJason Jones

Customer experience

ICS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

ResponderOS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ICS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ResponderOS

Subscriptions1
  • ResponderOS Individual1 Month trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is ICS free?
ICS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ResponderOS free?
ResponderOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ICS or ResponderOS?
ResponderOS is rated higher. ICS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ResponderOS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ICS or ResponderOS have ads?
Neither ICS nor ResponderOS shows ads.

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