Wihkum vs Paddle Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Wihkum
This app provides a safety net for staff by instantly alerting trained responders and placing a voice call for help during emergencies like violence, fire, or medical incidents. Users simply press a button to activate the system, ensuring quick assistance without needing to remember contact details.
- One-touch emergency alert
- Voice call for assistance
- Alerts closest trained responders
- Sends email notifications
- Designed with schools and organizations
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The Wihkum app has been designed and developed in consultation with Schools, Organisations and Government Departments to create a SAFETY NET for all staff at work. In the event of a threatening situation (violence/assault), fire, accident or need for medical assistance - Staff can press the HELP button on their cell/mobile phone to activate the App. The App will immediately place a voice call for "Help/Assistance", alert the closest Trained "First Responders" and send an email to a Distribution List. Your Staff won't need to think about WHO to contact at a momentβs notice - they just need to press a simple button and Wihkum does the rest in an instant. To enrol into the Wihkum SAFETY NET and be a part of the community - please see your Schoolβs Administration or Organisation's Health & Safety Team to subscribe, download and enrol the App today. Safe Watch Globalβs core belief is "In a time of need the closest people around you will be the quickest to respond" - we believe Wihkum will HELP keep your Staff safe.
Paddle Prep
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Paddle Prep has been designed for all those that are new to paddlesports or those that are already hooked on this great life long activity. Paddle Prep has a goal to educate and inform people on safety matters to make them better, safer paddlers and encourage people to have more fun on the water. - Research what equipment you may need for your type of paddling - Find weather, tides, swell and river levels for your paddling location - Prepare, save and email your Trip intentions to a friend - Find equipment lists for day and overnight trips - Search for national and state paddling and maritime organisations - Search for training providers and Australian Canoeing Instructors - Demonstration of paddle strokes and rescues - Top tips before going paddling - Search for places to go paddling around Australia
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wihkum at every 2 months against Paddle Prep's every 5 months. Paddle Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wihkum ships an update every 2 months, Paddle Prep every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wihkum | Paddle Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Safe Watch Global Pty Ltd | Paddle Australia Limited |
In-app purchases
Wihkum
No in-app purchases
Paddle Prep
No in-app purchases








