iSpyMobile vs DIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Call notification
- Call information
- Call location
- Map layers
- Address history
- Directions
- Apparatus-specific 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).
DIR
This app provides rapid emergency notifications and real-time incident management for organizations. It allows users to quickly alert others to emergencies and facilitates communication and situational awareness during critical events.
- Rapid emergency notifications
- Real-time incident management
- Two-way communication
- Interactive floor plans
- Emergency plan access
- Situational awareness
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The DIR-S (Disaster Incident Report and Security) alert application allows for individuals in an organization to notify others of an emergency with a touch of a button within 5 seconds. It enables an organization to manage emergencies real-time using chat features and interactive floor plans and have access to emergency plans. This application is essential when it comes to emergency management. Not only does it address worst-case scenario, active shooters, it can also manage more common emergencies such as medical incidents. We solve a complex problem with a simple solution. Situational awareness is essential in any emergency. The DIR-S alert gives optimal situational awareness for those involved in the emergency and those responding. The following are key features the DIR-S application provides. • Addresses various emergencies • 5-second notification • Compatible with any device • Simple to use • Decentralized • Works on existing infrastructure • Two-way, real-time communication • Incident & Post Incident management • Software-based technology It is necessary to setup a user account with Tresit Group to gain access to the application. We strive for excellence in all that we do. We value any feedback or input into making this the best experience for our users. Contact us by email at info@tresitgroup.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DIR at 4.2 against iSpyMobile's 2.8. DIR also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (50% vs 32%). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DIR holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of iSpyMobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of DIR's.
iSpyMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, DIR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSpyMobile | DIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (30 ratings) | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 376 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iSpyFire, Inc. | Tresit Group LLC |
Customer experience
iSpyMobile
DIR
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
DIR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iSpyMobile
No in-app purchases
DIR
No in-app purchases









