# IAFF Mobile vs The Fire Wire App

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IAFF Mobile | The Fire Wire App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaff-mobile/id884513271/reviews) | **[3.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fire-wire-app/id980572369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IAFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/880704946) | [NYC Fire Wire Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983274802) |

## What reviewers say

### IAFF Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaff-mobile/id884513271)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Fire Wire App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fire-wire-app/id980572369)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 21, 2026 and The Fire Wire App on September 18, 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.*