Comparison

IncidentCAD vs ToneOut

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

Head to head
About

IncidentCAD

Provides real-time Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) data for first responders. Get critical incident information, alerts, and updates directly on your mobile device, ensuring you're always informed during emergencies.

Highlights
  • Real-time CAD data access
  • Instant incident alerts
  • Supports fire, EMS, and law enforcement
  • Field-ready, glanceable design
  • Multi-agency response coordination
  • Breakthrough Do Not Disturb/Silent mode alerts
Features
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Built exclusively for first responders, IncidentCAD delivers real-time Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) data directly to your mobile device — so you have the critical information you need the moment an incident is dispatched, wherever you are. Whether you're a firefighter, EMS provider, or law enforcement officer, IncidentCAD keeps you connected to live incident data without being tethered to a station terminal or radio traffic. NEVER MISS A DISPATCH Critical emergency alerts break through Do Not Disturb and Silent mode so you're always notified when a new incident is assigned to your unit — even when your device is muted. REAL-TIME INCIDENT DATA Get instant access to incident type, location, priority level, unit assignments, and updates as they happen — directly from your agency's CAD system. BUILT FOR MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE IncidentCAD supports first responders across fire, EMS, and law enforcement, making it the ideal tool for mutual aid situations and multi-agency incidents where coordination is critical. FIELD-READY DESIGN Designed for the demands of the field — clean, fast, and readable at a glance so you can stay focused on the response, not the screen. STAY INFORMED EN ROUTE Monitor active incidents, track updates, and stay ahead of changing conditions from the moment you're dispatched to the moment you arrive on scene.

About

ToneOut

Features
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ToneOut streams live police, fire, and EMS dispatch audio from public feeds across the United States. No ads. No account required. No subscription. BROWSE & LISTEN Search thousands of scanner feeds by state and county. Tap any feed to start streaming instantly. Save your favorites for quick access, and the Now Playing bar keeps you listening while you browse. OPENMHZ INTEGRATION ToneOut connects directly to OpenMHz, the largest database of P25 trunked radio systems in the country. Browse active calls from state police, county sheriffs, local fire, and EMS — all in real time. DUAL LISTEN (Pro) Monitor two scanner feeds at the same time, each with independent volume control. Follow an incident across multiple agencies without losing either channel. BACKGROUND AUDIO (Pro) Keep listening while using other apps. ToneOut continues playing from the Lock Screen and Control Center even when the screen is off. TONEOUT NETWORK (Beta) Live audio from Raspberry Pi nodes deployed in the field. Coverage is expanding as new nodes come online. CLEAN BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. One-time purchases unlock Pro features — you own them permanently.

Screenshots

IncidentCAD4 screens
ToneOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IncidentCAD at none against ToneOut's 3. IncidentCAD also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ToneOut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. IncidentCAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IncidentCAD versus ToneOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIncidentCADToneOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGazelle Industries, LLCJoseph D Rivera

In-app purchases

None

IncidentCAD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ToneOut

One-time3
  • Background Audio$1.99
  • Dual Listen$5.99
  • Pro Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is IncidentCAD free?
IncidentCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneOut free?
ToneOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IncidentCAD or ToneOut have ads?
Neither IncidentCAD nor ToneOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IncidentCAD or ToneOut?
IncidentCAD ships an update every 3 weeks, and ToneOut every 3 weeks. Most recently, IncidentCAD was updated on October 18, 2026 and ToneOut on October 15, 2026.

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