GoodSAM Responder vs DraftForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoodSAM Responder
This app connects individuals with specific skills to those in need, facilitating emergency response and volunteer deployment. It offers solutions for cardiac emergencies, volunteer coordination for organizations like the NHS, and professional dispatch for first responders. Advanced features include location technology and built-in communication tools.
- Cardiac arrest alerts for trained responders
- Volunteer deployment for NHS and charities
- Professional dispatch for emergency services
- Advanced location technology
- Built-in communication (Buzz function)
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The GoodSAM Responder App is a professional deployment system used by Emergency Services around the world and the National Health Service in the UK. GoodSAM provides a range of solutions connecting those with specific skill sets to those in need, for example: - GoodSAM Cardiac: This system is used by ambulance services to alert those trained in resuscitation (e.g. off duty paramedics, nurses, doctors, police and fire staff) to those nearby who are likely to be in cardiac arrest. This system has saved many lives around the world. - GoodSAM Volunteer Response: GoodSAM is a platform used by the NHS and 3rd sector organisation such as the Royal Voluntary Service and British Red Cross to deploy volunteers to those in need. At the current time this is coordinating the 750,000 NHS Volunteers to help those isolated in the Coronavirus crisis. - GoodSAM Pro: This is a professional dispatch system for community first responders and the emergency services. The App utilises the latest in location technology and has many advanced features including a built in “radio” (Buzz) function so you can communicate with surrounding colleagues. The GoodSAM platform has saved hundreds of lives and helped many thousands of people around the world. If you can help your community, please download the App and register under your parent organisation (or get your parent organisation on board if they are not on!). Visit www.goodsamapp.org for more information. Please download the App and join our global community. Our Apps rely on location services for navigation and position updates. Please note continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
DraftForge
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Build a cycling training program around the way you actually train. DraftForge creates personalised, periodised cycling programs based on your riding experience, goals, training availability, and current riding volume. Rather than forcing you into a generic training template, DraftForge builds your program around the time you have available and the riding you want to prepare for. PERSONALISED TRAINING PLANS Tell DraftForge about your riding background, current training, goals, available days, and preferred ride times. DraftForge uses this information to create a structured cycling program designed around you. STRUCTURED PROGRESSION Your program is organised into training phases and weeks, with endurance, recovery, and higher-intensity sessions incorporated according to your training profile and progression. A CALENDAR BUILT FOR TRAINING See your entire program in a simple calendar. Open any session for its target duration, intensity, terrain guidance, and workout instructions. TRAIN AROUND YOUR LIFE Choose the days you can ride, how much time you have available, and when you prefer to train. DraftForge builds the program around those constraints rather than expecting your life to fit the plan. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Mark sessions as completed, follow your training progression, and keep your program organised as you work through each phase. CLEAR WORKOUT GUIDANCE Each workout gives you practical guidance on how to complete the session. Endurance sessions prioritise duration and intensity while providing realistic distance guidance based on the session. METRIC OR IMPERIAL Choose kilometres or miles and DraftForge presents your training information in the units you prefer. BUILT FOR CYCLISTS Whether you are building consistency, improving fitness, preparing for longer rides, or working towards a cycling goal, DraftForge gives you a structured training program without unnecessary complexity. DraftForge provides training guidance for informational and fitness purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoodSAM Responder at none against DraftForge's 2. GoodSAM Responder also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. DraftForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GoodSAM Responder asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoodSAM Responder ships an update every 2 months, DraftForge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodSAM Responder | DraftForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodSAM | Tim Doyle |
Bugs and requests
GoodSAM Responder
Reported bugs
19 issues- Registration page freezes or fails to progress
- Cannot upload certification documents
- Occupation field defaults to paramedic and won't change
- License expiration date field reverts to previous question
- App crashes frequently
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- Alerts not received despite enabled notifications
- Alerts continue after being stood down
- Alerts sent to wrong responders or duplicated
- Location coordinates show as 0.000 by 0.000
- Responder not shown on map as nearest responder
- Verification process stalls indefinitely (months)
- App won't alert even with correct settings
- Alerts received when marked off-duty
- Task acceptance prompts repeat multiple times
- Simulation alarms won't trigger in rural areas
- Actions tab doesn't populate after accepting notifications
- Map accuracy issues (pin location incorrect)
- Time display format inconsistencies (24-hour vs 12-hour)
- App won't switch off even when off-duty
Requested features
20 requests- Automatic availability/unavailability scheduling (set duty hours)
- Clear 'stood down' notification alert
- 'Arrived on scene' button to silence siren
- Live map view after accepting incident
- Full address display instead of map pin only
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- Apple Watch integration with loud alerts
- ID cards and safety vests for responders
- Responder identification badges or lights for traffic
- Pop-up information from 000 call taker (hazard warnings)
- 'Did not attend' option in report form
- 'Help not needed' or 'cancel alert' button
- Handover/end alert button when ambulance arrives
- Better incident visibility and bolder alerts
- Extended response radius (10km for rural areas)
- Chronological ordering of future tasks
- More specific task feedback options
- Responder status visibility (distinguish trained professionals)
- Individual photo permission instead of all photos access
- Battery optimization improvements
- Expanded geographic coverage
DraftForge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoodSAM Responder
No in-app purchases
DraftForge
- DraftForge Premium$5.991 Month
- DraftForge Premium$49.991 Year







