# FireTextResponse vs Fire Watch 101

The clearest difference is rating: Fire Watch 101 at 5.0 against FireTextResponse's 4.0. Fire Watch 101 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 45%). FireTextResponse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (26 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Watch 101 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. FireTextResponse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fire Watch 101 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireTextResponse has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of FireTextResponse's written reviews are positive against 75% of Fire Watch 101's.

FireTextResponse ships an update every 2 months, Fire Watch 101 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireTextResponse | Fire Watch 101 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firetextresponse/id986054840/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-watch-101/id1631174929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FireTextResponse, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/986054839) | [Benjamin Zimmerman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631174931) |

## What reviewers say

### FireTextResponse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firetextresponse/id986054840)

This app provides first responders with push alerts for incident calls, dispatch audio, and responder status updates. It requires prior authorization from an agency's FireTextResponse system to function. It serves as a supplemental tool for emergency notifications.

**Highlights:** Push alert messaging for incidents, Incident call details, Dispatched incident audio, Responder status updates, Supplemental emergency notification tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fire Watch 101

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-watch-101/id1631174929)

This app provides real-time alerts for EMS and Fire incidents in specific Pennsylvania counties. It is designed for public awareness and is not intended for on-duty emergency personnel.

**Highlights:** Real-time incident alerts, EMS and Fire incident tracking, Support for Lancaster and Schuylkill counties, Future county expansions planned, Public awareness tool

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Watch 101 Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireTextResponse free?

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

### Is Fire Watch 101 free?

Fire Watch 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FireTextResponse or Fire Watch 101?

Fire Watch 101 is rated higher. FireTextResponse averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Fire Watch 101 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do FireTextResponse or Fire Watch 101 have ads?

Neither FireTextResponse nor Fire Watch 101 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FireTextResponse or Fire Watch 101?

FireTextResponse ships an update every 2 months, and Fire Watch 101 every 4 months. Most recently, FireTextResponse was updated on July 7, 2026 and Fire Watch 101 on August 12, 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.*