# Samaritan vs FOUND.ME

The clearest difference is rating: FOUND.ME at 5.0 against Samaritan's 4.3. FOUND.ME also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Samaritan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ratings volume (43 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FOUND.ME sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $98.00 per year. Samaritan asks for nothing beyond the download.

FOUND.ME holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samaritan has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samaritan | FOUND.ME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samaritan-walk-with-not-by/id1069293036/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundme/id1610984385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Samaritan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762069285) | [FOUND ME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610984387) |

## What reviewers say

### Samaritan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samaritan-walk-with-not-by/id1069293036)

This app provides a secure way to support individuals experiencing homelessness. You can send gifts for essential needs, invite them for coffee, or offer words of encouragement, ensuring your support directly aids their journey toward stable housing.

**Highlights:** Support individuals experiencing homelessness, Send gifts for essential needs, Invite for coffee or conversation, Offer words of encouragement, Track impact on user journeys, Community expansion requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FOUND.ME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundme/id1610984385)

This app provides a safety net for loved ones, pets, and valuables. It uses interactive tags with QR codes that good samaritans can scan to privately connect with you or a designated contact in case of an emergency, without sharing personal information.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning for contact, Private communication, No personal info sharing, Interactive tags, bracelets, necklaces, Global emergency solution, Peace of mind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo one person | $98.00 | per year |
| Solo one person | $98.00 | per year |
| Couple two people | $153.99 | per year |
| Couple two people | $153.99 | per year |
| Solo one person | $155.99 | per year |
| Solo one person | $155.99 | per year |
| Couple two people | $214.99 | per year |
| Couple two people | $214.99 | per year |
| Small four people | $229.00 | per year |
| Small four people | $229.00 | per year |
| Medium six people | $269.99 | per year |
| Medium six people | $269.99 | per year |
| Small four people | $289.00 | per year |
| Small four people | $289.00 | per year |
| Large eight person | $304.99 | per year |
| Large eight person | $304.99 | per year |
| Medium six people | $329.00 | per year |
| Medium six people | $329.00 | per year |
| Large eight person | $364.99 | per year |
| Large eight person | $364.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samaritan free?

Samaritan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FOUND.ME free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Samaritan or FOUND.ME?

FOUND.ME is rated higher. Samaritan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while FOUND.ME averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Samaritan or FOUND.ME have ads?

Neither Samaritan nor FOUND.ME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samaritan or FOUND.ME?

Samaritan ships an update every 2 months, and FOUND.ME every 2 months. Most recently, Samaritan was updated on September 5, 2026 and FOUND.ME on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*