Comparison

DIR vs E3 Safety

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

Head to head
About

DIR

This app provides rapid emergency notifications and real-time incident management for organizations. It allows users to quickly alert others to emergencies and facilitates communication and situational awareness during critical events.

Highlights
  • Rapid emergency notifications
  • Real-time incident management
  • Two-way communication
  • Interactive floor plans
  • Emergency plan access
  • Situational awareness
Features
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The DIR-S (Disaster Incident Report and Security) alert application allows for individuals in an organization to notify others of an emergency with a touch of a button within 5 seconds. It enables an organization to manage emergencies real-time using chat features and interactive floor plans and have access to emergency plans. This application is essential when it comes to emergency management. Not only does it address worst-case scenario, active shooters, it can also manage more common emergencies such as medical incidents. We solve a complex problem with a simple solution. Situational awareness is essential in any emergency. The DIR-S alert gives optimal situational awareness for those involved in the emergency and those responding. The following are key features the DIR-S application provides. • Addresses various emergencies • 5-second notification
 • Compatible with any device 
• Simple to use • Decentralized 
• Works on existing infrastructure
 • Two-way, real-time communication
 • Incident & Post Incident management • Software-based technology It is necessary to setup a user account with Tresit Group to gain access to the application. We strive for excellence in all that we do. We value any feedback or input into making this the best experience for our users. Contact us by email at info@tresitgroup.com.

About

E3 Safety

This app helps organizations manage emergencies by connecting employees, administration, and first responders. It features custom alerts, smart maps, digital emergency protocols, and real-time chat for efficient crisis communication.

Highlights
  • Custom alert notifications
  • Indoor and outdoor smart maps
  • Electronic emergency protocols
  • Real-time chat
  • Employee and first responder connection
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E3 allows you to manage and control any emergency at your organization. E3 connects employees, administration and first responders utilizing custom alert notifications, indoor and outdoor smart maps, electronic emergency protocols/plans and real-time chat.

Screenshots

DIR4 screens
E3 Safety4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: E3 Safety at 100% against DIR's 50%. E3 Safety also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (40 vs 12). DIR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

E3 Safety holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DIR's written reviews are positive against 100% of E3 Safety's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIR ships an update every 10 days, E3 Safety every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DIR versus E3 Safety: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIRE3 Safety
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)4.5 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTresit Group LLCEmergent3

Customer experience

DIR

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

E3 Safety

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DIR

No in-app purchases

None

E3 Safety

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIR free?
DIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E3 Safety free?
E3 Safety is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DIR or E3 Safety?
E3 Safety is rated higher. DIR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while E3 Safety averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.
Do DIR or E3 Safety have ads?
Neither DIR nor E3 Safety shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIR or E3 Safety?
DIR ships an update every 10 days, and E3 Safety every 9 days. Most recently, DIR was updated on October 1, 2026 and E3 Safety on October 12, 2026.

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