# PunchAlert

> Community safety and emergency response communication platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Punch Technologies, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchalert/id835286459 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Punch Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/550378264)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 186 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchalert/id835286459/reviews.md

## What is PunchAlert?

PunchAlert is the safety app for you, your neighbors and your entire community. It’s the easiest way to stay safe, informed, and connected to the organizations in your area. Now with 911+, you can connect to local official responders better than ever before.

People everywhere are using PunchAlert to:
-	Connect to the police while simultaneously alerting friends and family.  
-	Quickly report a break-in, suspicious activity, vandalism, a scam or theft
-	Connect with places or organizations in their city that already use PunchAlert for emergency preparation and management
-	Post tips or events like local blood drives and neighborhood watch meetings
-	Help bring together lost pets with their owners
-	Live stress free knowing they have a smart panic button always one tap away

Organizations all over the country are using PunchAlert to:
-	Manage emergencies from your mobile device leveraging responder chat, mass notifications, emergency plan distribution, real-time location capture inside geo-fences, crowdsourced photos and videos, and more.  PunchAlert allows organizations to communicate more efficiently and resolve incidents faster, all the while creating a detailed record and report of the incident.
-	Crowdsource safety tips and incidents from employees, customers, or visitors.  
-	Send announcements to employees, customers, students, or guests. 
-	Create a community of safety

Notes: Some features of PunchAlert require a data connection either through WiFi or a cellular network.  During an emergency incident, continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life.  We monitor battery life to account for such scenarios.  In the case of issues with 911+ call quality, we provide a link to call 911 outside of PunchAlert using cellular.  Emoji icons supplied by EmojiOne. A copy of our Terms of Use can be found here: https://app.punchalert.com/_policies/EULA.html 

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Subscription Information

Individual Monthly (Recurring) Plan $0.99/month

Your subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the confirmation of your purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, at the same price as the current subscription. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.
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## Key features

- Connect with local police and alert friends/family
- Report incidents like break-ins and vandalism
- Connect with local organizations
- Post community events and lost pet alerts
- Smart panic button
- Emergency management for organizations
- Mass notifications and responder chat

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PunchAlert 911+ | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchalert/id835286459/reviews.md

### 1/5 — You have to be apart of some community

*2024-04-21, version 5.8.9*

DON'T GET THIS IF YOU WEREN'T INVITED TOO GET IT!!!

I thought I'd use this for walks at night with my dog, because I can't walk in the heat during the day. But this is NOT "that" app, if that even exists. It certainly should!!!

### 1/5 — Crashes as soon as you try to call 911 so have fun dying

*2023-01-30*

I can’t believe they charged money for this. It counts down to your “rescue” and then dies lol. Like literally a count down to your inevitable death.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2019-07-30, version 5.4.5*

We have 450 full time staff and about 3500-4700 part time staff annually. This app helps communicate emergencies quickly, efficiently, and effectively. This has improved our response time and crisis communication plan.

### 5/5 — Wonderful tool for our team!

*2019-07-29, version 5.4.5*

We originally purchased this app for our organization of 400+ full-time and 4500+ part-time staff to use during an active assailant event. However, in addition to using the emergency button to communicate major and minor events, we also use the announcement tool to keep our staff up to date with all kinds of business disruption, weather events, and changes in business hours. 
Appreciate the customer service and help with implementing changes!

### 5/5 — Very unique and Helpful!

*2016-02-22, version 4.0.1*

I'm currently a teacher at Providence Day School, which has recently partnered with Punch to create a safe environment for the staff and students! It truly is a unique app that you can get no where else! In love!!! Props to the creators.

### 5/5 — Necessary tool

*2014-06-01, version 1.6*

Every school needs this app for safety!

### 5/5 — Like it

*2014-04-09, version 1.2*

Easy to use. Nice design

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2014-04-08, version 1.2*

Great app that provides an effective mobile panic alarm and emergency communication system. This product will set the standard for how schools protect their staff, faculty, and students in the event of an emergency.

## Frequently asked questions about PunchAlert

### What is PunchAlert?

PunchAlert is a safety application designed to connect individuals, communities, and organizations with local emergency responders and information. It facilitates reporting incidents, sharing safety tips, and managing emergencies.

### How does PunchAlert help with emergencies?

PunchAlert allows users to quickly report incidents, connect with local police while alerting contacts, and provides organizations with tools like responder chat and mass notifications for effective emergency management.

### Is PunchAlert free to use?

The PunchAlert app is free to download and use. It offers an optional subscription plan for enhanced features like PunchAlert 911+ at $0.99 per month.

### What devices does PunchAlert support?

PunchAlert is available on a wide range of Apple devices, including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is PunchAlert updated?

The latest version of PunchAlert is 5.8.9, and it was last updated on April 3, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions.

### What is the age rating for PunchAlert?

PunchAlert has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience of users.

### Does PunchAlert have ads?

No, PunchAlert does not contain advertisements.

### How does the PunchAlert 911+ subscription work?

The PunchAlert 911+ subscription costs $0.99 per month and is charged to your iTunes Account. Auto-renewal can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings and must be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.9 — 2024-04-03

- Echo changes
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 5.8.8 — 2023-10-19

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 5.8.7 — 2023-10-11

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 5.8.6 — 2023-09-22

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 5.8.5 — 2023-08-30

- Bug fixes and improvements

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