Comparison

FireTextResponse vs CADAlert

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

Head to head
About

FireTextResponse

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
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NOTE: This application WILL NOT WORK unless first authorized by the agency from which emergency notifications will be generated. The FireTextResponse iPhone Application allows first responders to receive push alert messaging for incident calls, incident information or other messaging, actual page audio of the dispatched incident, responders status to the incident, and more. The FireTextResponse iPhone Application is for users of the FireTextResponse System only. Users must be registered with a departments FireTextResponse System first, before downloading and installing this application. This application will not work until authorized registration by the agency from which emergency notifications will be generated. FireTextResponse is a supplemental tool only and is not intended to replace an agency's normal form of emergency notification.

About

CADAlert

Access your department's CAD data and receive quadrant-based incident notifications. This app provides a dashboard overview of calls, quick mapping, and mobile CAD views to enhance emergency response efficiency for first responders.

Highlights
  • Access department CAD data
  • Quadrant-based incident notifications
  • Pre-alerts
  • Dashboard overview of calls
  • Quick mapping
  • Mobile CAD view capabilities
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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The official companion app for the CADAlert platform by SEPA Industries. When paired with the CADsync extension, our app allows you to access your department’s CAD data. But that's not all - our app also offers a range of features that make responding to emergencies easier and more efficient than ever before. With our app, you can choose quadrant based incident notifications and pre-alerts. Plus, our dashboard provides an at-a-glance overview of all calls, so you can quickly and easily see what of incidents are occurring in your area. But that's just the beginning. Our app also features quick mapping and other mobile CAD view capabilities, allowing you to navigate to incidents with ease. And with our user-friendly interface, it's easy to stay connected and informed, no matter where you are. Whether you're responding to a fire or medical emergency, our app gives you the tools you need to stay informed and respond quickly and effectively. And with our customizable notifications, you can be sure that you're always receiving the information you need to do your job. Join the many first responders across the nation who trust our app to help them do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. Download it today and experience the power and convenience of having critical information at your fingertips.

Screenshots

FireTextResponse4 screens
CADAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FireTextResponse at 4.0 against CADAlert's 3.7. FireTextResponse also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). CADAlert's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

FireTextResponse holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireTextResponse ships an update every 2 months, CADAlert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FireTextResponse versus CADAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireTextResponseCADAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireTextResponse, LLCSEPA Industries, LLC

Customer experience

FireTextResponse

All ratings26 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

CADAlert

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

FireTextResponse

No in-app purchases

None

CADAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireTextResponse free?
FireTextResponse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CADAlert free?
CADAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireTextResponse or CADAlert?
FireTextResponse is rated higher. FireTextResponse averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while CADAlert averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do FireTextResponse or CADAlert have ads?
Neither FireTextResponse nor CADAlert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireTextResponse or CADAlert?
FireTextResponse ships an update every 2 months, and CADAlert fortnightly. Most recently, FireTextResponse was updated on October 1, 2026 and CADAlert on September 29, 2026.

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