ZoneMap vs Smart Firelog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ZoneMap
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Ditch the messy folded PDFs, tiny spreadsheet cells, and coffee-stained channel sheets. ZoneMap is a fast, offline-first radio reference, tactical mapping, and field comms toolkit built for first responders, wildland fire personnel, incident comms technicians (COMT/COML), ham radio operators, and scanner hobbyists. Keep your plans organized, searchable, and rock-solidβfrom the staging area to the backcountry dead zones. ZERO CELL SERVICE? NO PROBLEM Incidents rarely happen next to a cell tower. ZoneMap is 100% offline-first. Your entire channel directory, tactical maps, and RF toolset load instantly with zero latencyβno loading spinners, no timeouts, and zero dependence on cellular data. HIGH-STRESS CHANNEL READABILITY Stop squinting at 8-point font in the dark. β’ Crystal-Clear Lineups: View channel numbers, band, digital modes (P25, DMR, mixed), frequencies, tones (CTCSS/DCS/NAC), power levels, and operational notes on clean, color-coded cards. β’ Scan Lists & Favorites: Star critical tactical nets or local repeaters for quick one-tap monitoring. β’ Automated ICS Imports: Parse ICS-204 and ICS-205 documents directly into live, interactive channel zones. TACTICAL MAPS, GEOPDF & GPS Turn your device into a full offline tactical GIS viewer: β’ GeoPDF Support: Import georeferenced maps from CalTopo, Avenza, Gaia GPS, or OnX. Run them as custom basemaps or layered overlays. Use the on-map fine-tuning tool to nudge or stretch GeoPDF boundaries to match live GPS. β’ Vector Layers: Drop in KML, KMZ, GPX tracks, and GeoJSON overlays with zero network overhead. β’ Universal Coordinate Converter: Instantly convert coordinates between DD, DMM, DMS, UTM, USNG, MGRS, Maidenhead Grid, Plus Codes, and GARS. BUILT-IN FIELD & RF TOOLKIT Leave the reference binders and cheat sheets behind: β’ Incident Forms: Fill, sign, and export official-layout ICS-214 Unit Logs and ICS-213 General Messages straight to PDF. β’ Fire Weather: Sling psychrometer Relative Humidity (RH) and Dew Point calculator with real-time hazard ratings. β’ Ham & RF Calculators: Antenna wire cut lengths (dipoles, EFHW, J-pole), VSWR & return loss, coax loss, dBm/watt conversions, OET 65 RF exposure distances, battery run-time budgets, and intermod product checks. β’ Tone & Audio Suite: Interactive DTMF keypad with playback, Morse code audio trainer (with Farnsworth timing), two-tone sequential paging alerts, and CTCSS/DCS reference lists. β’ Live Lookups: Satellite pass tracking with Doppler curves, solar weather band conditions, and callsign lookups (cached for offline field use). AGENCY & TEAM DEPLOYMENT Managing comms for mutual-aid strike teams or larger incidents? β’ Instant QR & Link Setup: Field crews scan a single QR code to download official lineups and incident forms instantly. β’ Multi-Agency Support: Connect up to 4 agencies simultaneously without numbering conflicts. β’ Free for Field Responders: Field operators access official agency plans, incident overlays, and custom agency forms completely free via simple Access Codesβno personal subscription required. Get your comms organized. Download ZoneMap today. Note: Advanced individual features and personal cloud sync require a ZoneMap subscription. Field users connecting via agency access codes do not require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Smart Firelog
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Smart Firelog helps you manage fire safety systems efficiently and in real time. Key Features: β’ Scan NFC tags to instantly identify devices β’ Track inspections and maintenance history β’ Monitor fire panels, emergency lights, and safety equipment β’ View device status and fault reports β’ Organize buildings and locations β’ Stay compliant with safety checks and logs Designed for technicians and facility managers who need a fast and reliable fire safety management tool. Simple. Fast. Reliable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Firelog at none against ZoneMap's 2. Smart Firelog also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ZoneMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smart Firelog asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZoneMap ships an update monthly, Smart Firelog daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZoneMap | Smart Firelog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathan Filion | monitored247 |
In-app purchases
ZoneMap
- ZoneMap Pro Monthly (1 Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- ZoneMap Pro Annual (1 Year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
Smart Firelog
No in-app purchases









