Comparison

IAFF Mobile vs The Fire Wire App

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

Head to head
About

IAFF Mobile

This app provides IAFF members with access to their profile, a memorial wall directory, event resources, and communication tools. Members can take notes, set reminders, and receive alerts for events. A special directory is available for IAFF leaders to message other leaders.

Highlights
  • View member profile and digital ID
  • Access Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Wall
  • Access event resources and notes
  • Set event reminders and receive alerts
  • Message event attendees
  • Affiliate Leader messaging tool
Features
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The IAFF is the labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada.   This mobile app allows IAFF members to: • View their profile, including IAFF member number and digital IAFF member ID • Access the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Wall of Honor directory, including location on the wall • Access event resources • Message other event attendees • Take notes on event sessions and download session resources • Set reminders for events and receive alerts • Message other IAFF leaders through an Affiliate Leader directory (leader-only tool)

About

The Fire Wire App

Stay informed about live fire, EMS, and 911 alerts with an interactive incident map and scanner audio. Receive instant notifications for emergencies worldwide, track incidents, and access historical data. Premium features offer an ad-free experience, background audio, and advanced filtering.

Highlights
  • Live incident map
  • Instant push alerts
  • Incident feed and archive
  • Scanner audio
  • Favorites and bookmarking
  • Precision filters
  • Custom alert tones
Features
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Live fire, EMS and 911 alerts plus an interactive incident map and scanner audio right on your iPhone. Fire Wire keeps first responders, volunteers and safety-minded neighbours informed the moment the tones drop, often faster than social media or delayed government notifications. FREE FEATURES • Live Incident Map – track structure fires, wildfires, rescues, haz-mat and more worldwide. • Instant Push Alerts – follow your city, county, dispatch channel or specific units. • Incident Feed & Archive – scroll current calls or explore decades of FDNY history. • Favorites – bookmark stations, apparatus or frequent locations. GO PREMIUM ($5.99 / month) • Ad-free experience. • Unlimited scanner audio with background play. • Precision filters: by borough, incident keyword or GPS radius. • Custom alert tones so you never miss the next job. WHY FIRE WIRE • Built and moderated by active firefighters—accuracy matters. • Trusted by more than 250 000 first responders and incident buffs. • Lightweight, battery-friendly design built for life in the field. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The plan renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Unused trial portions are forfeited upon purchase. Privacy Policy: https://nycfirewire.net/about/privacy Terms of Service: https://nycfirewire.net/about/terms

Screenshots

IAFF Mobile4 screens
The Fire Wire App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IAFF Mobile at none against The Fire Wire App's 1. IAFF Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). The Fire Wire App's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. The Fire Wire App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. IAFF Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for IAFF Mobile against 3.5 for The Fire Wire App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Fire Wire App has 109 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of IAFF Mobile's written reviews are positive against 38% of The Fire Wire App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IAFF Mobile versus The Fire Wire App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIAFF MobileThe Fire Wire App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (14 ratings)3.5 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings14109 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIAFFNYC Fire Wire Inc

Customer experience

IAFF Mobile

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral21.4%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

The Fire Wire App

All ratings109 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative33.9%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative51.7%

In-app purchases

None

IAFF Mobile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Fire Wire App

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month

Questions

Is IAFF Mobile free?
IAFF Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Fire Wire App free?
The Fire Wire App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IAFF Mobile or The Fire Wire App?
The Fire Wire App is rated higher. IAFF Mobile averages 3.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Fire Wire App averages 3.5 from 109 ratings.
Do IAFF Mobile or The Fire Wire App have ads?
Neither IAFF Mobile nor The Fire Wire App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IAFF Mobile or The Fire Wire App?
IAFF Mobile ships an update monthly, and The Fire Wire App monthly. Most recently, IAFF Mobile was updated on September 7, 2026 and The Fire Wire App on September 18, 2026.

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