Comparison

Wake vs Saropa Contacts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wake

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About

Saropa Contacts

An intelligent, private address book that connects people, companies, and emergency services globally. It offers features like map exploration, emergency preparedness lists, and smart calendars to help you stay organized and safe.

Highlights
  • Map Explorer for nearby contacts and services
  • Emergency contact lists and global service directory
  • Smart calendars for events and reminders
  • Automatic family relationship discovery
  • Direct messaging integration (WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS)
  • Privacy controls with pre-call warnings and biometric lock
  • Profiles of notable people and astrological insights
Features
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Saropa Contacts: The Intelligent Address Book Your private, cloud-connected address book that links real people, companies, and emergency services worldwide. In an emergency, get instant access to the people and services you need - even when you're traveling or they're not where you expect. KEY FEATURES Map Explorer See your contacts on a map alongside nearby businesses, neighbors, and local services. Know who's around when you need help. Emergency Preparedness Create custom emergency contact lists. Find local medical professionals, police, and fire services anywhere in the world - over 14,000 verified contacts across 195 countries. Smart Calendars Track birthdays, anniversaries, and important events across past and future. Never miss a connection opportunity. Family Networks Automatically discover relationships - matching spouse anniversaries, parent-child links, and extended family connections. Stay Connected Integrates with WhatsApp, Telegram, email, and SMS. Message anyone directly from their contact card. Privacy Controls Set pre-call warnings for certain contacts. Lock sensitive entries behind Face ID or Touch ID. Notable People Browse profiles of celebrities, scientists, leaders, and historical figures - for context and conversation starters. Astrological Insights Western zodiac, Chinese zodiac, and numerology for your contacts. Get reminders for zodiac period changes. More than an address book - Saropa is your personal safety network. Our mission: To reduce the impact of crises everywhere.

Screenshots

Wake4 screens
Saropa Contacts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wake at none against Saropa Contacts's 5. Saropa Contacts's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 44 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Saropa Contacts sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wake asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wake ships an update every 44 months, Saropa Contacts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wake versus Saropa Contacts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeSaropa Contacts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG-Place CorporationSaropa Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Wake

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Saropa Contacts

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Upgrade$0.991 Month
  • Professional Upgrade$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Buy us a Coffee$0.99
  • Buy us a Coffee$4.99
  • Buy us a Coffee$19.99

Questions

Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saropa Contacts free?
Saropa Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wake or Saropa Contacts have ads?
Neither Wake nor Saropa Contacts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wake or Saropa Contacts?
Wake ships an update every 44 months, and Saropa Contacts every 5 days. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 29, 2026 and Saropa Contacts on November 3, 2026.

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