Comparison

Save vs Responder

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

Head to head
About

Save

This app helps locate nearby automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and connects trained citizen responders to emergency services. It also provides first aid guidance and CPR reminders to assist in cardiac emergencies.

Highlights
  • Worldwide defibrillator mapping
  • Locate nearest AEDs
  • Report and edit AED locations
  • Citizen responder network
  • CPR gesture reminders with video
  • AED usage guide
  • Emergency mode with local number detection
Features
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Save a Life provides defibrillator mapping and citizen responders management. The App maps over 320.000 defibrillators worldwide. Main features include: - St. John Ambulance First Aid reference Guide - AED location : locate the 10 closest AEDs near you or in a specific address, through the use of a live database that is updated each time you launch the application. - Reporting of new AED. You can post new defibrillators and now even edit existing ones. - Citizen Responders network: If you are trained to CPR you can register through the App as a Citizen Responder. You can then be notified by the EMS in case of cardiac arrest near you to provide CPR. - The reminding of CPR gesture with video illustration of the survival chain "Call, Start CPR, Shock and wait for help" - A practical guide on the use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). - An "Emergency" mode that will help you to make the right things in the right order. The new emergency mode detects automatically the local number depending on you location. --- The location and the list of defibrillators supplied by this application are given as an indication. Please note that this application is interactive and that the data provided by users will not be checked by a dedicated organization. FDBS and Saint John ambulance are not liable for any errors in the locations of defibrillators. ***************************************************************** Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ***************************************************************** Developed by FDBS - www.bon-samaritain.org

About

Responder

Features
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Responder – Community-Based Connected Care Every day, lives are lost during emergencies—not because help isn't available, but because it doesn’t arrive in time. Responder was born out of a personal tragedy—the founder’s father passed away from a preventable medical crisis. From that painful loss came a powerful mission: no one should face a life-threatening emergency alone. Responder is more than an app. It’s a technology, a movement, and a public safety platform designed to transform how communities respond to emergencies. Medical Emergencies: Every Second Counts Responder bridges the gap between a 911 call and the arrival of professional responders. It connects trained citizen volunteers, health professionals, and emergency services to mobilize faster when cardiac arrest, allergic reactions, overdoses, or other crises strike. Whether you're a professional paramedic, a firefighter, a community responder, or a trained citizen, Responder allows you to: - Receive instant alerts when nearby emergencies occur - Navigate quickly to the scene - Log incidents, share critical updates, and coordinate with others in real time - Save more lives by being in the right place, at the right time Civil Security & Disaster Response Responder is also a powerful coordination platform during large-scale emergencies, including: - Floods, storms, wildfires, and heatwaves - Missing persons, structural collapses, or public safety threats - Planned events or crowd-heavy situations requiring pre-deployed coverage Municipal teams can create response groups, assign roles, dispatch units, and track live field data from all responders—volunteer or professional. When the unexpected hits, Responder transforms chaos into coordinated action. Why Responder? Responder empowers cities, regions, and communities with: - Faster on-site intervention in life-threatening medical cases - Real-time coordination between professionals and vetted volunteers - Municipality-level civil security readiness for any scale of disaster - Smarter response coverage for events, vulnerable zones, and rural areas - Stronger public engagement, by involving citizens in saving lives From first responders to everyday heroes, Responder brings people together to act—and make a difference. How It Works 1. Emergency Occurs: A crisis is reported through 911, internal dispatch, or directly within the Responder network. 2. Alerts Sent: The system locates the nearest available responders—volunteers and professionals—and sends an alert with GPS navigation. 3. Intervention Begins: First aid, CPR, or other actions are performed ahead of ambulance arrival, reducing critical response time. 4. Incident Logged: Responders can document interventions, track progress, and share key info with others or emergency command. 5. Municipal managers can monitor activity in real time, issue instructions, or escalate to regional teams with one tap. Key Features - Live GPS positioning and mapping - Medical and civil incident logging - Multi-role responder groups (EMS, citizens, volunteers) - Mass alerting and push notifications - Offline mode for no-signal emergencies - Incident replay and reporting - Seamless integration with city emergency protocols - Language-ready for French and English - Because even heroes work as a team. Responder isn’t just about speed—it’s about solidarity, shared responsibility, and saving lives together. Built proudly in Québec, Canada. Ready to serve communities worldwide. Download Responder today—your community’s safety may depend on it.

Screenshots

Save4 screens
Responder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Responder at every 10 days against Save's every 7 months. Save's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save ships an update every 7 months, Responder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Save versus Responder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaveResponder
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB160 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAssociation Le Bon SamaritainBaselineTelematics.com

In-app purchases

None

Save

No in-app purchases

None

Responder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Save free?
Save is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Responder free?
Responder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Save or Responder have ads?
Neither Save nor Responder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Save or Responder?
Save ships an update every 7 months, and Responder every 10 days. Most recently, Save was updated on October 13, 2026 and Responder on October 9, 2026.

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