Comparison

iSpyMobile vs Risk

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

Risk

This app provides search and rescue responders with tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the field. It offers industry-standard frameworks like PEACE and ORMA, along with a visual Risk vs. Gain Matrix for decision-making. Designed for offline use, it supports customizable agency parameters.

Highlights
  • Offline risk assessment tools
  • PEACE framework
  • ORMA / GAR model
  • Risk vs. Gain Matrix
  • Customizable agency parameters
  • SPE calculator
Features
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The Risk app empowers search and rescue responders to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks in dynamic environments. Built for offline use, it includes industry-standard risk assessment frameworks used by USCG, NPS, and NASAR. Tools: • PEACE: A modern, simplified risk assessment tool. Includes a Risk vs. Gain Matrix to visually guide decisions. • Operational Risk Management Analysis (ORMA / GAR): The classic Green-Amber-Red organizational risk model with agency-specific definitions (NPS, USCG, FWS). • Assessment of Specific Risks (SPE): A targeted calculator for Severity, Probability, and Exposure, for evaluating specific hazards like a rappel or water crossing. Features: • Customizable agency parameters • Visual Risk vs Gain decision matrix This is not a substitute for proper leadership, supervision, or comprehensive search and rescue training. In an emergency, call 911 or your local public safety authority.

Screenshots

iSpyMobile3 screens
Risk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Risk at 100% against iSpyMobile's 32%. Risk also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and monetization model (free vs freemium). iSpyMobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Risk holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of iSpyMobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Risk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpyMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Risk every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iSpyMobile versus Risk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpyMobileRisk
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (31 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperiSpyFire, Inc.California Search and Rescue

Customer experience

iSpyMobile

All ratings30 ratings
Positive43.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative66.3%

Risk

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Risk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iSpyMobile

No in-app purchases

None

Risk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSpyMobile free?
iSpyMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Risk free?
Risk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSpyMobile or Risk?
Risk is rated higher. iSpyMobile averages 2.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Risk averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do iSpyMobile or Risk have ads?
Neither iSpyMobile nor Risk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpyMobile or Risk?
iSpyMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Risk every 16 months. Most recently, iSpyMobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Risk on November 4, 2026.

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