# Save vs Responder

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.

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

Save ships an update every 7 months, Responder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save | Responder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Association Le Bon Samaritain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687795617) | [BaselineTelematics.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053190309) |

## What reviewers say

### Save

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-a-life/id1146114121)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Responder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/responder/id6746202465)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Responder on October 9, 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.*