EnRoute OPS vs StationHQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EnRoute OPS
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Optimize Incident Command and Team Coordination EnRoute OPS provides an advanced incident management, dispatch optimization, and team coordination tools designed for first responders and emergency management teams or anyone needing to plan or manage an event. Built with input from professionals, our platform enhances operational efficiency and situational awareness for agencies of all sizes. Built to work on Handheld and Tablet devices Dynamic Incident Mapping Tools – Utilize symbols, lines and shapes to provide overview of incident and response. Live Unit Tracking – Monitor emergency vehicles and personnel with real-time location updates. Photo Tracking – Take photos in the field and place on the map for easy identification. Drag-and-Drop Assignments – Easily manage units with intuitive controls. Assign Roles and Track Time – Easily assign unit roles and track PARS timers for each unit. Multiple Map Views – Toggle between satellite, standard, and unit-based views for enhanced situational awareness. Customizable Work Timers – Set automatic unit timers for safety and efficiency. Mission-Critical Checklists – Ensure SOP adherence with fully customizable emergency checklists. Resource Mapping & Allocation – Optimize unit distribution using live mapping tools. Real-Time Status Monitoring – Assess incident progress and team availability at a glance. 3rd Party Integration – Fully capable of integration with 3rd party applications like CAD or Staffing. EnRoute OPS can provide a comprehensive emergency response, dispatch, and resource management solution. Our platform ensures first responders are equipped with the tools they need to save lives, coordinate responses, and operate with greater efficiency. Stay ahead of the Information!
StationHQ
This app serves as a private member portal for fire and EMS departments, facilitating communication, organization, and tracking of essential information. It allows for department alerts, event scheduling with RSVP, live roster management, and certification tracking.
- Department alerts and push notifications
- Calendar with RSVP tracking
- Live roster with on-duty status
- Certification tracking and verification
- Equipment and maintenance tracking
- Incident reporting
- Dues and finance tracking
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StationHQ is a private member portal built by firefighters, for fire and EMS departments. Designed to keep your station connected, your members informed, and your officers organized — all in one place. WHAT IT DOES → Department alerts and push notifications Send drill, training, and emergency alerts that go straight to every member's phone — instantly, every time. → Calendar with RSVP tracking Schedule drills, meetings, trainings, and events. Officers see who's coming before showtime. Sync your existing TeamUp or ICS feed in seconds. → Live roster with on-duty status See who's active, how to reach them, and whether they're on the floor right now. → Cross-station Chief Portal Chiefs with multi-station authority can switch between stations and manage rosters, alerts, calendars, and reports for every station they oversee. → Certification tracking and verification Members log their NFPA, NREMT, and FEMA certifications. Chiefs and officers verify them. The app suggests smart next steps along your career path. → Equipment, gear, and maintenance tracking Track personal gear, SCBA packs, hoses, bottles, and apparatus. Get automatic alerts before service or hydro dates expire. → NERIS-compliant incident reporting → Dues and finance tracking Manage member dues, charges, fundraisers, and budget projections — with automatic reminders. → Member chat and announcements Push-notified messaging so training info, schedule changes, and announcements actually reach people. BUILT FOR EVERY STATION Whether you're volunteer, combination, or career — StationHQ is designed around real firehouse workflows, not borrowed from a generic SaaS playbook. Use what you need, ignore what you don't, and add features as your department grows. WE LISTEN Got feedback, a feature idea, or something that would make your department's life easier? Use the built-in feedback form — we read every one, and most updates ship from member suggestions. Access is by department invitation only. Contact your chief or admin for a join code, or reach out to us if you'd like to bring StationHQ to your station.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StationHQ at monthly against EnRoute OPS's every 9 months. StationHQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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.
EnRoute OPS ships an update every 9 months, StationHQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EnRoute OPS | StationHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Epic Genius LLC | JDX Group LLC |
In-app purchases
EnRoute OPS
No in-app purchases
StationHQ
No in-app purchases






