First Southern vs ProtectOK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Southern
Stay connected with the latest sermons, register for upcoming events, and engage through prayer and giving. This app provides a central hub for church community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Latest sermons
- Event registration
- Prayer requests
- Online giving
- Community connection
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Welcome to the official First Southern Baptist Church app! Our app is a great way to keep up to date with our newest sermons, register for our latest events and place to connect through prayer and giving. For more information about First Southern, please visit: http://www.firstsouthern.tv. Mobile app version: 6.21.3
ProtectOK
Instantly and anonymously report suspicious activities and receive critical safety alerts. Access emergency contacts and safety resources for the Oklahoma area. Features include real-time location sharing with friends and a safety toolbox.
- Anonymous suspicious activity reporting
- Real-time location sharing (Friend Walk)
- Emergency contact access
- Safety alerts
- Safety toolbox
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ProtectOK is a tool that allows you to instantly and anonymously report information about suspicious activities. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to safety resources. ProtectOK features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for Oklahoma area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Reporting: Allows you to instantly report information about suspicious activities. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: First Southern at 5.0 against ProtectOK's 3.8. First Southern also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
First Southern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.
First Southern ships an update every 4 months, ProtectOK every 26 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | First Southern | ProtectOK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Southern Baptist Church | State of Oklahoma (OMES) |
Customer experience
First Southern
ProtectOK
In-app purchases
First Southern
No in-app purchases
ProtectOK
No in-app purchases
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