# EMERGENCY HQ vs Dispatch Commander

The clearest difference is ads: Dispatch Commander at none against EMERGENCY HQ's shown. Dispatch Commander also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 59%). EMERGENCY HQ's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMERGENCY HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dispatch Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EMERGENCY HQ against 4.8 for Dispatch Commander. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMERGENCY HQ has 32K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of EMERGENCY HQ's written reviews are positive against 89% of Dispatch Commander's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMERGENCY HQ | Dispatch Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-hq-firefighter-game/id859148736/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-commander-911/id6740238633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sixteen Tons Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/321227098) | [JOBEE DEVELOPMENTS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782783227) |

## What reviewers say

### EMERGENCY HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-hq-firefighter-game/id859148736)

Lead firefighter, police, and rescue teams in a realistic simulation game. Build your headquarters, manage resources, and complete challenging missions from fires to disasters. Compete with others in leagues and alliances to become the ultimate incident commander.

**Highlights:** Incident commander role, Build and manage emergency headquarters, Command firefighter, police, and rescue teams, Realistic emergency vehicles, Strategic mission completion, Multiplayer alliances and leagues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| HQ Special Mobile Crane | $3.49 | one-time |
| 500 EMeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gaming Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| ERC Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Pass Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 EMeralds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 EMeralds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 EMeralds | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 🚀 Realistic gameplay
- 💡 Enjoyable missions
- 💡 Variety of emergency services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🐛 Glitchy vehicle and unit behavior
- ⏱️ Excessive wait times between missions
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive missions

**Reported bugs**

- Missions failing due to units getting stuck or unable to reach victims
- Crashes and server connection issues
- Incorrect or missing functionality after updates
- Missions becoming unplayable due to level requirements

**Requested features**

- Add more emergency vehicles and stations (e.g. military, veterinary)
- Improve camera controls and zooming
- Allow positioning of vehicles and units
- Implement multiplayer or co-op modes
- Reduce wait times between missions


### Dispatch Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-commander-911/id6740238633)

Manage real-time emergency responses, dispatching vehicles and coordinating multi-agency efforts. Transport patients, book suspects, and handle diverse incidents from police pursuits to structure fires. Upgrade your stations and customize your fleet to master the challenges.

**Highlights:** Real-time emergency response simulation, Dispatch and manage 15+ emergency vehicles, Multi-agency coordination, Map-based operations with real-world data, Fleet customization with cosmetic skins, Daily challenges and station upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dispatch Commander Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Dispatch Commander Premium - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMERGENCY HQ free?

EMERGENCY HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dispatch Commander free?

Dispatch Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EMERGENCY HQ or Dispatch Commander?

Dispatch Commander is rated higher. EMERGENCY HQ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Dispatch Commander averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do EMERGENCY HQ or Dispatch Commander have ads?

EMERGENCY HQ shows ads; Dispatch Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, EMERGENCY HQ or Dispatch Commander?

EMERGENCY HQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dispatch Commander every 3 weeks. Most recently, EMERGENCY HQ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dispatch Commander on October 30, 2026.

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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.*