SOSMS vs Alert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOSMS
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This app is designed to assist you in emergency situations. Here are the basic steps to use the app: 1. Install the app on your mobile device. 2. Open the app and grant necessary permissions. 3. On the main screen, you can find buttons for sending an emergency SMS, turning on the flashlight etc. 4. If you need immediate help, press the emergency SMS button. You can customize the message that will be sent in the settings of the app. 5. In addition to sending an SMS, you can also share your location on our internet page. 6. Only If you allow location access, your location will be displayed anonymous on our internet page. 7. Make sure you have the necessary settings configured for the app to work properly. 8. In case of an emergency, you can indicate your status before including it in the SMS message. Remember, this app is designed for emergency use only. Use it wisely and only when necessary. Don't forget you need to send SMS from your messages app.
Alert
This emergency notification system allows users to quickly report active threats, medical emergencies, or requests for assistance with a single button push. Alerts are simultaneously sent to first responders, facility staff, and a call center for rapid response.
- Three-button push alerts (Active Threat, Medical, Need Assistance)
- Simultaneous alerts to first responders, facility staff, and call center
- Real-time threat reporting
- Efficient emergency communication
- Tailored response to emergency nature
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Alert-COM® is a comprehensive emergency notification and communication system designed to provide quick and efficient responses to various situations. The system offers several features to enhance emergency management and communication. Three Button Push Alert: Active Threats, Medical and Need Assistance. These specific buttons allow users to quickly communicate their situation, ensuring a prompt response tailored to the nature of the emergency. Alerts simultaneously send to First Responders, Facility Staff and Diamond rated call Center. Alert-COM® is a versatile and robust emergency communication system, offering a range of features to enhance both user and administrator experiences during critical situations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alert at every 2 months against SOSMS's every 43 months. Alert also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOSMS ships an update every 43 months, Alert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOSMS | Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Murat Caglayan | Alert Protection Services Inc. |
In-app purchases
SOSMS
No in-app purchases
Alert
No in-app purchases









