# Bryx Mobile vs Rapid Radios

Bryx Mobile and Rapid Radios both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Bryx Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rapid Radios's. Bryx Mobile also leads on ratings volume (282 vs 4). Rapid Radios's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Bryx Mobile against 4.3 for Rapid Radios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bryx Mobile has 282 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Bryx Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rapid Radios's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bryx Mobile | Rapid Radios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryx-mobile/id813078029/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-radios/id6740611996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **48.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 82 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryx](https://appshunter.io/developer/813078032) | [Rapid Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790808338) |

## What reviewers say

### Bryx Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryx-mobile/id813078029)

This app enhances communication and situational awareness for first responders. It delivers critical alerts with scene details, routing, and navigation, while also offering features like hydrant information, past call data, and real-time messaging.

**Highlights:** Real-time alerts from CAD, Routing and navigation tools, Hydrant information, Past call data, Site survey data attachment, Live location updates, Internet dispatch radio streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent UI and interface
- 🚀 Quick access to duty status
- 👍 Great app for FD notifications
- 👍 Awesome app for FD and EMS
- 👍 Works well and is functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delays in receiving information
- 🐛 No real-time information for events
- 🐛 Scanner feature only works when app is open
- 🐛 Awful support
- 🐛 UI/alerts are half broken

**Reported bugs**

- Scanner feature only works when app is left open
- App mutes phone when open, pausing audio
- App crashes when opened, then fine after restart
- Removed from Apple CarPlay in newest update
- Stopped getting alerts and notifications on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Navigation options for apps to use
- Notes with time stamps and updates for call to see while enroute
- Apple Watch integration
- Easy in and out of duty feature (long press, shortcut, action button, widget)
- Settings stored in iCloud


### Rapid Radios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-radios/id6740611996)

Communicate instantly with others using a walkie-talkie interface. Enjoy unlimited range and no subscription fees for group conversations. The app requires several permissions to function fully, with a commitment to user privacy and data security.

**Highlights:** Unlimited range communication, No monthly fees, Group walkie-talkie functionality, Secure user data, Wireless dialogue

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bryx Mobile free?

Bryx Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rapid Radios free?

Rapid Radios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bryx Mobile or Rapid Radios?

Rapid Radios is rated higher. Bryx Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Rapid Radios averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bryx Mobile or Rapid Radios have ads?

Neither Bryx Mobile nor Rapid Radios shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*