# The Fire Wire App vs Ironworkers 40

The clearest difference is rating: Ironworkers 40 at 4.5 against The Fire Wire App's 3.5. Ironworkers 40 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). The Fire Wire App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (110 vs 10). On price, ads and device support 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. Ironworkers 40 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ironworkers 40 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Fire Wire App has 110 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Fire Wire App ships an update monthly, Ironworkers 40 every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Fire Wire App | Ironworkers 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fire-wire-app/id980572369/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironworkers-40/id6752284047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NYC Fire Wire Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/983274802) | [International Associates of Bridge Structural and Ornament](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840404685) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Ironworkers 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironworkers-40/id6752284047)

This app provides members with easy access to union resources and communication tools. Members can pay dues, find contact information, and receive news and updates directly from their local union.

**Highlights:** Pay dues, Contact information, Push notifications, News and updates, Member resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Fire Wire App free?

The Fire Wire App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ironworkers 40 free?

Ironworkers 40 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Fire Wire App or Ironworkers 40?

Ironworkers 40 is rated higher. The Fire Wire App averages 3.5 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Ironworkers 40 averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do The Fire Wire App or Ironworkers 40 have ads?

Neither The Fire Wire App nor Ironworkers 40 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Fire Wire App or Ironworkers 40?

The Fire Wire App ships an update monthly, and Ironworkers 40 every 9 months. Most recently, The Fire Wire App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ironworkers 40 on October 29, 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.*