Comparison

iSpyMobile vs Basir Plus

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

Head to head
About

iSpyMobile

This application provides first responders with live, constantly updating data and information crucial for emergency response success. It offers flexible technology for fire, police, and EMS agencies, delivering real-time call notifications, locations, and mapping.

Highlights
  • Call notification
  • Call information
  • Call location
  • Map layers
  • Address history
  • Directions
  • Apparatus-specific features
Features
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Helping first responders help people. Getting you invaluable data, information, and details for first-response success. Flexible technology for all emergency-related agencies including fire, police, EMS, and more. All live streaming, constantly updating. An iSpyFire account is required to use this application. Features include: Call notification Call information Call location Map layers Address history Directions Responding Apparatus-specific features including AVL and personnel on board BATTERY CONSUMPTION Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iSpyFire has been designed to use GPS and other sensors sparingly. The app relies on location data only while you are responding to a location or when you are attempting to create a new location (except when an apparatus is in AVL mode, in which case it is constantly checking).

About

Basir Plus

Features
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The Basir Plus Tracking program is used for the company's production trackers. With this program you can manage your tracker. Application features: 1. Live tracking 2. Check the speed 3. Set speed limit alarm 4. Turn off the car 5. Set the GEO fence 6. And so improve Performance

Screenshots

iSpyMobile3 screens
Basir Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iSpyMobile at every 3 weeks against Basir Plus's every 22 months. iSpyMobile also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Basir Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpyMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Basir Plus every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iSpyMobile versus Basir Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpyMobileBasir Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSpyFire, Inc.AmirHossein Razavi

Bugs and requests

iSpyMobile

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when opening native maps
  • Notifications don't respect disable settings
  • Closed calls not displaying despite toggle enabled
  • Calls not loading or showing as zero calls
  • App force closes when accessing notifications from lock screen
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  • Inconsistent call alerts (sometimes missing, sometimes delayed)
  • Settings reset after logout/login
  • App logging out unexpectedly
  • Buttons unresponsive in new UI
  • App crashes when selecting response status
  • Notification tone defaults to system sound instead of app selection
  • Automatic updates overriding user disable settings
  • Call information not populating for weeks
  • Spinning loading circle indefinitely
  • Interface appears different on each app open
  • Delayed call notifications (5+ minutes late)
  • Calls visible in alerts but not in app dashboard
  • App won't load calls after receiving alert

Requested features

14 requests
  • Revert to previous app version design
  • Adjustable text size controls
  • Dark mode toggle option
  • Google Maps integration option
  • Persistent notification settings
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  • Ability to disable notifications per shift
  • Better closed call history access
  • Improved map zoom defaults
  • Agency-specific notification filtering
  • Critical alert override for Do Not Disturb mode
  • Swipe navigation controls
  • Hydrant distance display
  • Call plans section functionality
  • Better CAD notes visibility

Basir Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iSpyMobile

No in-app purchases

None

Basir Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSpyMobile free?
iSpyMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basir Plus free?
Basir Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iSpyMobile or Basir Plus have ads?
Neither iSpyMobile nor Basir Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpyMobile or Basir Plus?
iSpyMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Basir Plus every 22 months. Most recently, iSpyMobile was updated on October 8, 2026 and Basir Plus on October 9, 2026.

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