Comparison

TRACK vs eICS

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

Head to head
About

TRACK

This incident management system software helps track personnel, equipment, and assignments using NIMS/ICS compliant methods. It reads agency identification tags and allows for incident creation, assignment management, and personnel accountability reports.

Highlights
  • NIMS/ICS Compliant
  • Reads Salamander Tags (PDF417 & QR)
  • Data Synchronization
  • Incident Creation & Management
  • Assignment Management
  • Resource Tracking
  • Personnel Accountability Reports (PAR)
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The Salamander TRACK APP is National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant Incident Command System (ICS) software for your tablet or smartphone that will read your Salamander created agency identification or accountability tags. The software is compatible with all current and previous versions of Salamander TAG APP and ID solutions including PAS V, fireTRAX, & interTRAX PDF417 or QR barcoded tags. Features & functionality include: Data Synchronization – Activity data can be shared with any of Salamander’s full line of tracking and reporting products. Downloadable Resources – Download resources, personnel and equipment, into the activity from your SalamanderLive™ account. Incident Creation – Start, end, and resume activities by collecting start date and time, elapsed time, and location. Assignment Management – Manually build or scan ICS assignments that can be re-used from activity to activity saving time. Resource Tracking – Read personnel, equipment, or company tags (PDF417 & QR Codes). Electronically scan or manually place them into assignments and create a date and time stamped history of activity. Manual Entry – Manually create personnel on the fly even if they don’t already have a Salamander ID tag. Personnel Accountability Reports (PAR) – Conduct PAR checks to verify personnel counts.

About

eICS

Manage emergency situations and facilitate effective responses with a proven subset of incident command tools. Perform critical tasks, update objectives, and communicate with team members from any location. Information is immediately available to keep everyone connected and informed.

Highlights
  • Manage incidents
  • Assign ICS positions
  • Track candidate availability
  • Respond with availability and ETA
  • View and add event log entries
  • Update objectives
  • Send messages
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With the eICS app, you can perform critical tasks using a proven subset of incident command tools to manage emergency situations and facilitate an effective response from wherever you are when a crisis arises. According to your roles and permissions, you can: • Create, update, and manage incidents • Enter command center and other location details • Assign ICS positions and track candidate availability • Respond with availability, location and ETA • View and add event log entries • Update objectives • Create, view, filter, and send messages to one or more recipients • Assign priorities to messages, add messages to the event log, and attach photos • Access Coordinated Response add-on features Information entered in the app is immediately available in the eICS solution to keep everyone up-to-date and connected through the command or emergency operations center. About eICS eICS is a web-based operations and emergency management solution that facilitates planning for, responding to and recovering from minor disruptions and major disasters. eICS provides the tools necessary for the most effective response, as well as the means to complete reporting and comply with NRF, NEMSIS, HICS, NIMS and other accrediting agency standards. A valid account is required to access this Juvare solution. Learn more at www.juvare.com.

Screenshots

TRACK4 screens
eICS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eICS at 5.0 against TRACK's 4.6. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

eICS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRACK ships an update every 2 months, eICS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TRACK versus eICS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRACKeICS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrangeHook, Inc.EMSystems LLC

Customer experience

TRACK

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

eICS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TRACK

No in-app purchases

None

eICS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRACK free?
TRACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eICS free?
eICS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TRACK or eICS?
eICS is rated higher. TRACK averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while eICS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TRACK or eICS have ads?
Neither TRACK nor eICS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRACK or eICS?
TRACK ships an update every 2 months, and eICS every 3 months. Most recently, TRACK was updated on September 10, 2026 and eICS on June 3, 2026.

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