# HandHelp vs FallCall Lite

The clearest difference is rating: FallCall Lite at 4.4 against HandHelp's 3.7. FallCall Lite also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 3). HandHelp's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 17%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandHelp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FallCall Lite sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FallCall Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FallCall Lite has 87 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of HandHelp's written reviews are positive against 17% of FallCall Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HandHelp ships an update every 6 weeks, FallCall Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandHelp | FallCall Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handhelp-emergency-call-app/id1001987648/reviews) | **[4.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallcall-lite/id1343369666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [App-Sec-Network UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001987647) | [FallCall Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050773398) |

## What reviewers say

### HandHelp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handhelp-emergency-call-app/id1001987648)

This emergency app system provides immediate assistance worldwide at the touch of a button. It alerts trusted contacts with location and personal emergency information, and can optionally notify emergency services. The app also captures photo and audio documentation for evidence.

**Highlights:** One-touch emergency alerts, Location tracking via GPS, GSM, WLAN, Photo and audio documentation, Personal emergency passport, Optional emergency service notification, International emergency numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HandHelp - EMERGENCY CALL APP | $1.99 | per month |
| HandHelp - EMERGENCY CALL APP | $19.99 | per year |


### FallCall Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallcall-lite/id1343369666)

This personal emergency assistant app connects users with a 24/7 monitoring service and designated caregivers. It offers features like Siri-activated help calls, GPS location sharing, and integration with smart locks for emergency access.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Emergency Monitoring Service, Siri-activated Help Calls, Caregiver Connection (5 per Elder, 2 Elders per Caregiver), Integration with Health App, GPS Location & Heart Rate Sharing, Kwik-Unlock for Smart Locks, Compatible with FallCall Pendant & Trelawear

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HSCTG CareGrp Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Trelawear CareGrp Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| FC Wristband CareGrp Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| FC/Talius Pend CGOnly-1Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Central Monitor Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| HSCTG Monitor Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Two Pendants CG Only-1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Trelawear Monitor Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| HSCTG Monitoring Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| FC/Talius Pend Monitor-1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Radar Monitor Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Two Pendants Monitor-1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| 2+ Accessories + Monitor | $24.99 | per month |
| HSCTG CareGrp Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| FC/Talius Pend CG Only-6 Month | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| FC Wristband CareGrp Subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Central Monitor Subscription | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| Two Pendants CG Only-6 month | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| HSCTG Monitoring Subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| HSCTG Monitor Subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| FC/Talius Pend Monitor-6 month | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| FC Wristband Monitor Subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Radar Monitor Subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Trelawear Monitor Subscription | $119.00 | per 6 months |
| QVC 6 Month Monitor (w/Trial) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Two Pendants Monitor-6 month | $124.99 | per 6 months |
| 2+ Accessories + 6mo Monitor | $124.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandHelp free?

HandHelp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FallCall Lite free?

FallCall Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HandHelp or FallCall Lite?

FallCall Lite is rated higher. HandHelp averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FallCall Lite averages 4.4 from 87 ratings.

### Do HandHelp or FallCall Lite have ads?

FallCall Lite shows ads; HandHelp does not.

### Which is updated more often, HandHelp or FallCall Lite?

HandHelp ships an update every 6 weeks, and FallCall Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, HandHelp was updated on October 3, 2026 and FallCall Lite on October 2, 2026.

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