The Fire Wire App vs NYPD SBA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Fire Wire App
Get real-time alerts for fire, EMS, and emergency incidents in New York City and surrounding areas. Features an interactive map, live scanner audio, and customizable notifications to keep you informed.
- Live incident feed and map
- Customizable area alerts
- Responding unit details
- Live scanner radio
- Dark mode for field use
- Push notifications
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Know about the job first. Fire Wire delivers live fire, EMS and emergency incident alerts for New York City, Long Island and beyond, with an interactive incident map and live scanner audio, right on your iPhone. FREE • Live incident feed and map: structure fires, all hands, multiple alarms, rescues, haz-mat and more, posted as they happen. • Your areas, your alerts: follow the boroughs and counties you care about and get push alerts only for those. • Every unit on the run: see the responding units, the address and the photo for each incident. • Comments: talk about the job with other members. PREMIUM ($5.99 / month) • Live scanner radio. • An ad-free experience. • Custom notifications: specific units, boroughs, incident types, and more to come. BUILT FOR THE NIGHT TOUR • Dark mode, big type, and a clean map built for use in the field. • Alerts for your areas land on your lock screen the moment they are posted. 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 current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://nycfirewire.net/terms Privacy: https://nycfirewire.net/privacy
NYPD SBA
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Download the official mobile app from the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association and get up-to-the-minute news, events and information. With the new mobile app, you will be able to locate your SBA Directors and Delegates and with a simple tap on the screen, place a call or send them an email. There’s no other app like it; download your copy today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NYPD SBA at none against The Fire Wire App's 1. NYPD SBA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. The Fire Wire App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. NYPD SBA asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Fire Wire App | NYPD SBA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (110 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 110 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NYC Fire Wire Inc | NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association |
In-app purchases
The Fire Wire App
- Premium Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
NYPD SBA
No in-app purchases
Questions
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