# StartSOLE vs Raptor Alert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StartSOLE at 100% against Raptor Alert's 17%. StartSOLE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and monetization model (free vs paid). Raptor Alert's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StartSOLE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raptor Alert has 180 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of StartSOLE's written reviews are positive against 17% of Raptor Alert's.

StartSOLE ships an update fortnightly, Raptor Alert every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartSOLE | Raptor Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startsole/id1097411683/reviews)** | [2.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptor-alert/id1523556398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 68 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LudiVita OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/848249133) | [Raptor Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148951138) |

## What reviewers say

### StartSOLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startsole/id1097411683)

This app facilitates inquiry-based learning in classrooms by providing a framework for collaborative research and presentation. It offers thousands of questions aligned to state standards, lesson planning tools, and a community for educators to connect and share resources.

**Highlights:** Thousands of big questions aligned to state standards, Integrated lesson plans, Facilitation and reflection tools, Global educator community, Continuing education units, Printable resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Raptor Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptor-alert/id1523556398)

This app enhances school safety by providing a silent panic alert system, streamlining emergency response, and facilitating student reunification. It integrates with existing security systems and student information systems for real-time accountability and drill management.

**Highlights:** Silent panic alert system, Expedited emergency response, Bi-directional security system integration, Mandated drill compliance and tracking, Real-time student and staff accountability, Patented student reunification workflow

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than Navigate Prepared (lowstringc)
- 👍 Amazing app for internal communication (powerhouse231)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Poorly designed roster system
- 👎 Bulky UI
- 👎 Bad return on questions
- 👎 Inconsistent performance
- 👎 Not reliable or credible

**Reported bugs**

- Roster system is poorly designed
- UI is bulky
- Return on questions by Raptor is bad
- Extremely inconsistent
- Doesn't work for half of the faculty and staff

**Requested features**

- District should pay for personal phone use for 2FA
- Better way to notify than personal phones
- Require phone use on school devices like iPads
- Remove ability to disable notification sound
- Improve UI/UX for speed and intuitiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartSOLE free?

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

### Is Raptor Alert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StartSOLE or Raptor Alert?

StartSOLE is rated higher. StartSOLE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Raptor Alert averages 2.6 from 180 ratings.

### Do StartSOLE or Raptor Alert have ads?

Neither StartSOLE nor Raptor Alert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StartSOLE or Raptor Alert?

StartSOLE ships an update fortnightly, and Raptor Alert every 3 weeks. Most recently, StartSOLE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Raptor Alert on October 24, 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.*