Emergency Numbers vs SOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Emergency Numbers
Instantly alert your trusted contacts and share your location during emergencies. Pre-set your message and send an SOS with a single tap. Access a comprehensive list of emergency numbers by country.
- One-tap SMS and call to contacts
- Up to three emergency contacts
- Predefined emergency message
- Country-specific emergency numbers list
- Location sharing
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Emergency Numbers is an emergency alert app that lets you send SMS with your information and location. You can set up three emergency contacts and let them know you’re in danger with one press of a button. FEATURES: ▸ Send SMS and call your contacts with one tap ▸ Choose up to three emergency contacts ▸ Predefine your emergency message ▸ List of emergency numbers by country
SOS
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When something happens far from home, the first question is often the hardest: who do I call? The emergency number changes from country to country, and that is almost never the moment to find out by searching online. Global SOS exists so you never have to search. We have gathered the emergency contacts of countries around the world in one place, organized in a simple and direct way. In just a few seconds you can find the number for the police, the ambulance, the fire department, and the general emergency number for wherever you are. The idea is for the app to be useful exactly when every second counts. That is why the search is fast and the screen is clean, with no distractions. You open it, find the country, and the information is right there in front of you, no detours. Global SOS was designed for people on the move, whether for work, tourism, an exchange program, or the digital nomad life. It is worth a look before you board and, above all, the moment you arrive somewhere new. Knowing these numbers in advance brings a peace of mind that makes a difference for the entire trip. Keep in mind that Global SOS is a reference and lookup app. The numbers are provided for informational purposes and may change over time, so in a real emergency, always confirm the valid local number. The app is a support tool, not a substitute for the official guidance of each country's authorities. Download Global SOS and travel with greater peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SOS at Free against Emergency Numbers's $1.99. SOS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). Emergency Numbers's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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
SOS is free to download; Emergency Numbers costs $1.99 up front. Emergency Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SOS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Emergency Numbers ships an update every 21 months, SOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Emergency Numbers | SOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MasterDC s.r.o. | Orlando Costa |
In-app purchases
Emergency Numbers
- Premium Ads FreeFree
SOS
No in-app purchases
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