Comparison

FRS MRS vs Incident Responder

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

Head to head
About

FRS MRS

This utility app synchronizes with Fire Rescue Systems Software to manage and access critical information. It facilitates seamless data flow for emergency response professionals.

Highlights
  • Fire Rescue Systems integration
  • Data synchronization
  • Information management
  • Emergency response support
Features
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SCM MRS to work in conjunction with your Fire Rescue Systems Software.

About

Incident Responder

This app helps first responders see who is responding to an incident and their estimated arrival time. It integrates with existing dispatch systems to provide real-time updates on incidents and responder availability. Designed for municipal agencies like fire departments and ambulance services.

Highlights
  • Real-time incident updates
  • Responder status tracking (En Route, Available, Unavailable)
  • Response time and station logging
  • Agency-specific data access
  • Integration with CAD systems
Features
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The target audience for Incident Responder are first responders who are part of a municipal agency such as a volunteer fire department or ambulance. It requires that the agency is already set up with a CAD (computer-aided dispatch) system. In order to use the app, the agency needs to have their CAD pages forwarded to an email address assigned for use by Incident Responder. Contact the developer to set this up, or to get information on how to log in with credentials for a test account in order to explore app functionality. When a new incident is dispatched via CAD, it will show up nearly immediately in the app, and first responders can set their response (En Route, Available, Unavailable), along with response time and station. This allows fellow responders to quickly see who is responding to an incident and when they will be there. There is no charge to use the app. At this time the app is primarily for use by agencies within Mendocino County, CA. Contact the developer to discuss using it outside of that area (limited to within the USA at this time). User accounts are created only by an admin for each agency. Within a specific agency, the list of incidents, responders and responses to each incident will only be accessible by other members of that agency, they cannot see data for other agencies. NOTE: Incident Responder should NOT be used as the primary means for first responder incident notification, as there is no guarantee that it will receive data for each incident, or that individual incident data will be complete.

Screenshots

FRS MRS4 screens
Incident Responder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Incident Responder at 4.7 against FRS MRS's 2.0. Incident Responder also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%). FRS MRS's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 12). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Incident Responder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FRS MRS has 73 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of FRS MRS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Incident Responder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FRS MRS ships an update every 2 months, Incident Responder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FRS MRS versus Incident Responder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRS MRSIncident Responder
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (73 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFire Rescue SystemsFred Ehnow

Customer experience

FRS MRS

All ratings70 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative72.9%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative85.4%

Incident Responder

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FRS MRS

No in-app purchases

None

Incident Responder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FRS MRS free?
FRS MRS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Incident Responder free?
Incident Responder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FRS MRS or Incident Responder?
Incident Responder is rated higher. FRS MRS averages 2.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Incident Responder averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do FRS MRS or Incident Responder have ads?
Neither FRS MRS nor Incident Responder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FRS MRS or Incident Responder?
FRS MRS ships an update every 2 months, and Incident Responder every 6 weeks. Most recently, FRS MRS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Incident Responder on November 3, 2026.

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