Comparison

FirstNet Fusion vs RETEVIS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Push-to-talk communication
  • Real-time personnel location tracking
  • Live video streaming
  • Encrypted messaging
  • LMR system interoperability
Features
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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

About

RETEVIS

Configure walkie-talkies directly from your phone via Bluetooth. Easily edit channels, adjust power, and set encoding without a computer. Designed for specific models, it offers a visual interface for quick setup.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth instant connection
  • Comprehensive parameter configuration
  • Visual user interface
  • Offline usability
  • Channel editing
  • Power adjustment
Features
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A professional configuration tool designed specifically for walkie-talkies (without real-time intercom function). It allows for quick connection to devices via Bluetooth from your mobile phone, enabling easy modification of parameters such as channel editing, power adjustment, and encoding settings without the need for a computer or programming cable. Currently, it is only compatible with RB58, RB658, HA2,EZTalk5/65 , RA89R/G and RB58F/RB58P series walkie-talkies. Core Functions: Bluetooth Instant Connection: Pairs walkie-talkies in 3 seconds, requiring no complicated operations and freeing users from the hassle of programming cables; Comprehensive Parameter Configuration: Supports adding/editing/grouping channels, adjusting transmit power, setting CTCSS/DCS encoding, and adjusting squelch levels, covering core configuration needs; Visual User Interface: Graphically displays parameter options with clear step-by-step guidance, allowing even non-professional users to quickly get started; Offline Usability + Configuration Verification: Allows normal parameter modification even without a network connection. More models are under development

Screenshots

FirstNet Fusion4 screens
RETEVIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RETEVIS at 5.0 against FirstNet Fusion's 3.9. RETEVIS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FirstNet Fusion's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RETEVIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstNet Fusion ships an update every 2 months, RETEVIS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
FirstNet Fusion versus RETEVIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstNet FusionRETEVIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB96 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAT&T Services, Inc.Shenzhen Ysair Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

FirstNet Fusion

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

RETEVIS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FirstNet Fusion

No in-app purchases

None

RETEVIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstNet Fusion free?
FirstNet Fusion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RETEVIS free?
RETEVIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FirstNet Fusion or RETEVIS?
RETEVIS is rated higher. FirstNet Fusion averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while RETEVIS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FirstNet Fusion or RETEVIS have ads?
Neither FirstNet Fusion nor RETEVIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstNet Fusion or RETEVIS?
FirstNet Fusion ships an update every 2 months, and RETEVIS every 3 weeks. Most recently, FirstNet Fusion was updated on October 21, 2026 and RETEVIS on October 21, 2026.

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