TopicWorx Mobile Alerts vs GunStatus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TopicWorx Mobile Alerts
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TopicWorx Mobile Alerts is a location based app that works in partnership with other services provided by TopicWorx. It tracks the device's location and provides information that has been collated by TopicWorx that is within a user selected radius of the device's current position. Should the user come across an event or incident about which they would like to notify TopicWorx the app has a facility to do so. While you are able to download TopicWorx Mobile Alerts it will be of very little use to you unless you are affiliated with an existing client of TopicWorx.
GunStatus
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Put your firearm licence on autopilot. GunStatus checks SAPS for you and alerts you when your application status changes. Log shooting sessions, photos, and PDF exports for your records, licensing, or renewals. Stay informed. Stay compliant. Plan ahead for renewals. START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Full Premium access during the trial. Cancel anytime in Apple ID subscription settings. AUTOMATIC SAPS STATUS TRACKING (Premium / Trial) β’ Background status checks β’ Push notifications when your status changes β’ New applications, renewals, competency and other application types β’ Less manual checking on SAPS sites NEVER MISS A RENEWAL DEADLINE (Premium / Trial) β’ Five reminders: 7 months, 6 months, about 4 months, about 1 month and 2 weeks before expiry β’ Renewal applications must be lodged at least 90 days before expiry, so you're reminded in time β’ Based on licence expiry dates you enter β’ Renewal notifications require Premium or an active trial SHOOTING LOG β’ Target practice, hunting, recreational, and custom sessions β’ Distance, rounds, dates, notes, and more β’ Photos, search, filter, sort, share summaries, PDF export Free: 2 sessions, 2 photos per session, one single-session PDF export. Premium: unlimited sessions and photos, full PDF / export options. COLLECTION & DEVICES β’ Premium: Unlimited firearms. Free: Up to 2 firearms β’ Serials, calibre, notes, photos, status history β’ iPhone and iPad; optional iCloud when enabled PRIVACY Data is stored on your device. SAPS is contacted for status checks, including background checks for eligible Premium users. iCloud uses Appleβs infrastructure. A small backend may be used for push registration and operations. See Privacy Policy. We do not sell your data or use it for ads. FOR SA OWNERS SAPS online enquiry integration; built around local licensing and renewal workflows. FREE: Manual SAPS checks, 2 firearms, application history, limited shooting log (2 sessions, 2 photos/session), one PDF export. PREMIUM: Background checks (where available), push alerts, unlimited firearms, renewal reminders, unlimited shooting log & photos, full PDF options. R29.99/month β’ R249.99/year. 7-day trial where available. TERMS: Charged to Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before period end. Manage in Apple Account Settings. Trial rules follow your region. Terms: https://gunstatus.co.za/terms-of-service/ Privacy: https://gunstatus.co.za/privacy-policy/ Support: info@gunstatus.co.za
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TopicWorx Mobile Alerts at none against GunStatus's 2. TopicWorx Mobile Alerts also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). GunStatus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads 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. GunStatus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TopicWorx Mobile Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopicWorx Mobile Alerts ships an update every 4 weeks, GunStatus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopicWorx Mobile Alerts | GunStatus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TopicWorx (Pty) Ltd | Rudi Louw |
In-app purchases
TopicWorx Mobile Alerts
No in-app purchases
GunStatus
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Plan (Best Value)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
Questions
Is TopicWorx Mobile Alerts free?
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