EchoAlert vs FOIA Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EchoAlert
Receive instant notifications for critical incidents and detailed updates directly on your mobile device. This free application is designed for first responders, security professionals, and public safety volunteers to stay connected and informed.
- Instant call notifications
- Full incident details
- Real-time updates
- No-cost alternative
- Mobile device integration
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EchoAlert is the modern, no-cost alternative to outdated alerting apps. Developed by Echo911, EchoAlert delivers instant call notifications, full incident details, and real-time updates directly to your mobile device. Whether you’re a first responder (Police, Fire, EMS) , security professional, or public safety volunteer, EchoAlert ensures you’re connected to your team and the mission—faster and with more detail than ever before.
FOIA Tracker
Manage your Freedom of Information Act requests efficiently. Track deadlines, monitor progress, and log communications for all your public records requests in one organized dashboard. Ideal for journalists, researchers, and citizens.
- Track FOIA requests
- Monitor submission deadlines
- Manage request statuses
- Log notes and communications
- Organized dashboard
- Simple, focused design
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FOIA Tracker helps you stay organized and in control of your Freedom of Information requests from start to finish. Whether you are a journalist, researcher, attorney, or private citizen, FOIA Tracker simplifies the process of tracking requests, monitoring deadlines, and managing communications in one place. Federal and State Agencies. Submitting and following up on public records requests can be time-consuming and difficult to manage. FOIA Tracker gives you a clear, structured way to keep track of each request and its progress so nothing falls through the cracks. Key Features Track Your Requests Create and manage all of your FOIA and public records requests in one organized dashboard. Record submission dates, agencies contacted, and current status. Deadline Monitoring Stay on top of important timelines with built-in tracking tools so you never miss follow-ups or response deadlines. Status Management Update request statuses as they move through submission, acknowledgment, response, or completion. Notes & Communication Log Keep track of important details and interactions related to each request. Simple and Focused Design A clean, easy-to-use interface built to help you stay organized without unnecessary complexity. Who It’s For • Journalists • Attorneys • Researchers • Investigators • Advocacy groups • Anyone filing public records requests FOIA Tracker helps bring structure and clarity to the public records process, making it easier to manage multiple requests and stay organized. https://www.foiatracker-app.com/about https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EchoAlert at none against FOIA Tracker's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. FOIA Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. EchoAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EchoAlert against 5.0 for FOIA Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoAlert | FOIA Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Echo911 LLC | FOIA Tracker, LLC |
Customer experience
EchoAlert
FOIA Tracker
In-app purchases
EchoAlert
No in-app purchases
FOIA Tracker
- FOIA Tracker Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month









