FireTextResponse vs Tyler PD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Push alert messaging for incidents
- Incident call details
- Dispatched incident audio
- Responder status updates
- Supplemental emergency notification tool
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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.
Tyler PD
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The Tyler PD app provides citizens the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Tyler, MN Police Department. The app also displays agency crime alerts and organization web and social media content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FireTextResponse at 8.0 against Tyler PD's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FireTextResponse | Tyler PD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FireTextResponse, LLC | Tyler Police Department |
In-app purchases
FireTextResponse
No in-app purchases
Tyler PD
No in-app purchases









