# Alert vs SoundClass

The clearest difference is price: SoundClass at Free against Alert's $2.99. SoundClass also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 42 months). Alert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown).

SoundClass is free to download; Alert costs $2.99 up front. SoundClass sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundClass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundClass has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alert ships an update every 42 months, SoundClass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alert | SoundClass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alert/id1086470985/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundclass/id1511338627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 17 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iTrack Systems Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/884331383) | [Javier Ariel Bargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511337275) |

## What reviewers say

### Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alert/id1086470985)

This app acts as a personal alarm and remote monitor, detecting changes in sound, light, motion, or faces to trigger alerts. It offers customizable sensitivity and the ability to share alarms with friends for remote monitoring.

**Highlights:** Detects sound, light, motion, and faces, Customizable alarm sensitivity, Remote monitoring with friends, Optional pre-alarm alerts, Records short videos before alarm, Dark screen mode with torch

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundClass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundclass/id1511338627)

This app uses AI to detect and record various sounds in your environment, providing real-time alerts. It's particularly useful for nighttime awareness, sleep analysis, and documenting incidents.

**Highlights:** AI sound detection, Real-time alerts, Sleep quality analysis, Sound recording and playback, Mosquito and animal sound detection, Everyday sound identification

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Battery x 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battery x 40 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alert free?

Alert costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundClass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alert or SoundClass?

SoundClass is rated higher. Alert averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SoundClass averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Alert or SoundClass have ads?

SoundClass shows ads; Alert does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alert or SoundClass?

Alert ships an update every 42 months, and SoundClass every 10 days. Most recently, Alert was updated on September 27, 2026 and SoundClass on October 6, 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.*