Comparison

Total Command vs StationHQ

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

Head to head
About

Total Command

Features
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Gain Total Command of Your Incident Right At Your Fingertips Watch the app in action. https://emergencyresponsestrategies.com/totalcommand-app/ Take your TotalCommand simulation training to the next level with the TotalCommand app. The app assists with commanding incidents, assigning and tracking units. With departments getting larger and incidents becoming more complex, using a pen and paper to accurately manage incidents has become cumbersome with more room for errors. TotalCommand app allows the incident commander to see everything at once by keeping all relevant information on the same page. No need to switch between pages to check the status of an incident! Features Live Syncing -- planned Design TotalCommand app uses a simple and intuitive single screen design to allow commanders to effectively manage incidents. Using drag and drop technology, assigning units and creating divisions and groups is made simple. Time Tracking TotalCommand app accurately tracks and logs incident times. An incident clock is visible at all times. TotalCommand app also has an integrated customizable PAR timer. Using deteriorating colors for assigned units, the incident commander knows the working times of units with a quick look. Every action made by the incident commander is automatically time stamped and logged. Logs can be viewed and emailed at any time during or after an incident. Easily Customized TotalCommand app is fully customizable to a specific department – from creating time stamped check lists to adding department specific groups and divisions. Configure To Your Needs TotalCommand app can be configured to any department’s needs. The user can add or change units, assignments, checklists, and adjust timers for PAR’s and assigned units. Reliability TotalCommand app was designed with reliability and dependability as a priority. TotalCommand app logs all interactions instantly on a backup file. If a crash or equipment failure should occur, TotalCommand app will reload and continue from the last recorded point. The app does not require the use of a web connection, and can be used at any time without a connection.

About

StationHQ

This app serves as a private member portal for fire and EMS departments, facilitating communication, organization, and tracking of essential information. It allows for department alerts, event scheduling with RSVP, live roster management, and certification tracking.

Highlights
  • Department alerts and push notifications
  • Calendar with RSVP tracking
  • Live roster with on-duty status
  • Certification tracking and verification
  • Equipment and maintenance tracking
  • Incident reporting
  • Dues and finance tracking
Features
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StationHQ is a private member portal built by firefighters, for fire and EMS departments. Designed to keep your station connected, your members informed, and your officers organized — all in one place. WHAT IT DOES → Department alerts and push notifications Send drill, training, and emergency alerts that go straight to every member's phone — instantly, every time. → Calendar with RSVP tracking Schedule drills, meetings, trainings, and events. Officers see who's coming before showtime. Sync your existing TeamUp or ICS feed in seconds. → Live roster with on-duty status See who's active, how to reach them, and whether they're on the floor right now. → Cross-station Chief Portal Chiefs with multi-station authority can switch between stations and manage rosters, alerts, calendars, and reports for every station they oversee. → Certification tracking and verification Members log their NFPA, NREMT, and FEMA certifications. Chiefs and officers verify them. The app suggests smart next steps along your career path. → Equipment, gear, and maintenance tracking Track personal gear, SCBA packs, hoses, bottles, and apparatus. Get automatic alerts before service or hydro dates expire. → NERIS-compliant incident reporting → Dues and finance tracking Manage member dues, charges, fundraisers, and budget projections — with automatic reminders. → Member chat and announcements Push-notified messaging so training info, schedule changes, and announcements actually reach people. BUILT FOR EVERY STATION Whether you're volunteer, combination, or career — StationHQ is designed around real firehouse workflows, not borrowed from a generic SaaS playbook. Use what you need, ignore what you don't, and add features as your department grows. WE LISTEN Got feedback, a feature idea, or something that would make your department's life easier? Use the built-in feedback form — we read every one, and most updates ship from member suggestions. Access is by department invitation only. Contact your chief or admin for a join code, or reach out to us if you'd like to bring StationHQ to your station.

Screenshots

StationHQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StationHQ at Free against Total Command's $19.99. StationHQ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Total Command's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On 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

StationHQ is free to download; Total Command costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Command ships an update every 11 months, StationHQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Total Command versus StationHQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal CommandStationHQ
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEMERGENCY RESPONSE STRATEGIES LLCJDX Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

Total Command

No in-app purchases

None

StationHQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Command free?
Total Command costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StationHQ free?
StationHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Total Command or StationHQ have ads?
Neither Total Command nor StationHQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Command or StationHQ?
Total Command ships an update every 11 months, and StationHQ monthly. Most recently, Total Command was updated on October 8, 2026 and StationHQ on September 23, 2026.

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