Comparison

iSpyMobile vs Open Adaptive Switch

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

Open Adaptive Switch

Features
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Open Adaptive Switch is the companion app for a do-it-yourself Bluetooth accessibility switch. It lets a caregiver set up and manage the switch from an iPhone or iPad, with no cables and no computer. Please note: this app requires the matching hardware. Open Adaptive Switch is an open-source switch that you build yourself from inexpensive parts (a Seeed XIAO nRF52840 board, a button, and a small battery) for roughly ~$15. Full build instructions and firmware are free at github.com/mikavj/open-adaptive-switch. Without the hardware, the app has nothing to connect to. The switch works with iOS Switch Control, so a single button press can tap the screen, run a recipe, or drive the scanner, giving people with limited mobility an affordable way to use an iPad or iPhone. With the app you can: Choose the key the button sends, from a full list including the F13-F24 keys that pair cleanly with Switch Control, plus letters, numbers, and common keys, with modifiers. Switch between single-key, tap-or-hold, and short/medium/long press modes, so one button can trigger up to three actions. Set how long the switch waits before it sleeps to save battery. Rename the switch and pick a color in the app to match the button you built. See the battery level and charging state, including in the list of nearby switches before you connect. Install firmware updates over Bluetooth, choose any released version, or roll back if needed. The app collects no personal data. It uses Bluetooth to reach your switch and contacts GitHub only to check for firmware updates, which you can turn off. Open Adaptive Switch is free and open-source, built to make assistive technology affordable for families, classrooms, and anyone who needs it.

Screenshots

iSpyMobile3 screens
Open Adaptive Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: iSpyMobile at 4 against Open Adaptive Switch's 2. iSpyMobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iSpyMobile versus Open Adaptive Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpyMobileOpen Adaptive Switch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSpyFire, Inc.MIKA VAFAIE-JANBAHAN

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

Open Adaptive Switch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iSpyMobile

No in-app purchases

None

Open Adaptive Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSpyMobile free?
iSpyMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open Adaptive Switch free?
Open Adaptive Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iSpyMobile or Open Adaptive Switch have ads?
Neither iSpyMobile nor Open Adaptive Switch shows ads.

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