# Red Alert! — The Urgent Messenger App

> Versatile alarm and warning app for sending humorous alerts to friends. (iPhone/iPad app by Lee Dowthwaite.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-alert/id310923553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lee Dowthwaite](https://appshunter.io/developer/294626788)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-alert/id310923553/reviews.md

## What is Red Alert!?

Red Alert! is the most versatile general-purpose alarm and warning fun device available for the iPhone. Convey vital information and keep your friends fully informed in any situation - from an everyday Hipster Warning to a full-blown Beer Crisis!

And with the new Messaging feature, you can share the fun like never before...

HOW TO USE RED ALERT:-

Simply slide open the front panel to select from the range of warning messages. When you have the message you need, close the panel and get ready to hit the big red alarm button! So next time you have a Beer Crisis on your hands, with Red Alert Lite you can sound the alarm in style and you're guaranteed to raise a laugh in the process!

NEW FEATURE: MESSAGING

Finally you can send your Red Alerts to your friends! All your alerts are saved for quick access so a Babe Alert or a Nerd Warning can be sent quickly. 

Simply open Messages, click on the app icon, visit the Messages app store and search for Red Alert Free. There you can download the Red Alert app for Messages and use the same interface to select your message, but now your messages are saved. Just click on a saved message to add it to the current text message, or click the Add icon to create a new alert.

Alerts are sent as extremely lightweight video attachments (typically less than 50KB), so you can send them quickly without worrying about busting your data allowance.

FEATURES:-

* 100 different message combinations
* 4 unique alarm sounds
* Random message modes

RANDOM MODES

You can select from fully or partially random message modes. This is great fun, but it's also quite useful since it can throw up useful combos you might never have thought of.

## Key features

- 100 message combinations
- 4 alarm sounds
- Random message modes
- Messaging feature
- Lightweight video attachments

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-alert/id310923553/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Dad

*2020-05-08, version 1.3*

I use it and the noise my dad hates and I do not want you to change it so yeah and it is like “babe crisis”

### 5/5 — Need to add "Princess"

*2014-12-31, version 1.2*

It would be for my underage daughter. Always having a "crisis"

### 1/5 — failure

*2011-01-01, version 0*

too bad it doesn't work

### 1/5 — Crashed

*2010-09-19, version 0*

Crashes immediately. Not even worth the effort to tap the button that says 'Free'

### 1/5 — 

*2009-10-04, version 0*

This might be the most Boring app in the app store. It should be taken off. Doesn't even work. 
I RATE IT THE FOLLOWING STARS:

### 1/5 — Boring

*2009-08-08, version 0*

It's really. Bored I stoped playing it in 2 sec

### 5/5 — Aunt Fart

*2009-05-11, version 0*

Every time she farts I make it say 
"Fart Warning" then we all laugh.
Like this: "HA HA HA HA"

## Frequently asked questions about Red Alert!

### What is Red Alert! used for?

Red Alert! is designed for sending humorous or urgent warning messages to friends. It offers a variety of pre-set messages and alarm sounds, along with the ability to create custom alerts.

### How do I send alerts with Red Alert!?

You can select a warning message, then use the messaging feature to send it to friends. Alerts are sent as lightweight video attachments, typically under 50KB, ensuring quick delivery without excessive data usage.

### Does Red Alert! have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Red Alert! contains advertisements. However, it is listed as a free application.

### What devices does Red Alert! support?

Red Alert! is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How many message combinations are available in Red Alert!?

Red Alert! offers 100 different message combinations for users to choose from, providing a wide range of options for various situations.

### What is the age rating for Red Alert!?

Red Alert! has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger users and above.

### When was Red Alert! last updated?

The latest version of Red Alert! was last updated on September 27, 2017.

### What are the alarm sounds like in Red Alert!?

Red Alert! features 4 unique alarm sounds that can be used in conjunction with the warning messages to add an auditory element to the alerts.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3 — 2017-09-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Added 64-bit support
* New iMessage version of the app so you can send alerts as video messages

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