Comparison

FallCall Lite vs Medical Alert Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FallCall Lite

This personal emergency assistant app connects users with a 24/7 monitoring service and designated caregivers. It offers features like Siri-activated help calls, GPS location sharing, and integration with smart locks for emergency access.

Highlights
  • 24/7 Emergency Monitoring Service
  • Siri-activated Help Calls
  • Caregiver Connection (5 per Elder, 2 Elders per Caregiver)
  • Integration with Health App
  • GPS Location & Heart Rate Sharing
  • Kwik-Unlock for Smart Locks
  • Compatible with FallCall Pendant & Trelawear
Features
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FallCall Lite was the FIRST medical alert app for Apple Watch with subscription access to an emergency call center. Important: FallCall Lite DOES NOT DETECT FALLS unless connected to FallCall Pendant with fall detection. Our premium app, FallCall Detect, has the features of FallCall Lite + our patented Smart Fall Detection on Apple Watch, Kwikset Connect, connected accessories & Apple Crash Detection. *** Today’s older adults are more active and independent than ever. Unfortunately, injuries continue to disrupt their lives. FallCall Solutions has radically changed safety tech through innovation that is accessible, affordable & non-stigmatizing. Welcome to simplified personal emergency response! 24/7 Emergency Monitoring Call center with trained emergency medical dispatchers to provide customer service help and emergency help when needed. Kwik-Unlock Reduce emergency entry delays & eliminate the fear of EMS "breaking down the door" for false alarms. Pair FallCall with your Kwikset® Halo lock app so when an ambulance is dispatched, your designated door will unlock. Connected Pendant Compatible Looking for a safety with style? Add a Trelawear* gemstone jewelry pendant or FallCall Pendant** jewelry-inspired medical alert with fall detection. FallCall Wristband Discreet safety on your wrist. Change bands to match your style. Standard features: •Siri® activated Help Calls •Elders can connect 5 Caregivers •Caregivers can pair 2 Elders •Integrates with Health App •Elder GPS location & heart rate relayed to Caregivers during Help Calls*** •Elder Apple Watch Battery level updates to Caregivers •Works over cellular/Wi-fi/Bluetooth® for appropriately equipped iPhone & Apple Watch devices •Works on iPhone with or without Apple Watch Subscription 24/7 Monitoring Service: •Staffed by trained Emergency Medical Dispatchers •When a Help Call is triggered, the monitor will reach out to you and/or your Care Group •Real-time text updates are sent to all Care Group members during an event(US Only) •PSAP(Public Service Answering Point) technology •Subscription half the cost of most medical alert systems US connectivity subscriptions: 1) 24/7 Monitoring for iPhone and Apple Watch: $14.99/mo 2) Trelawear or FallCall Pendant, Caregroup ONLY Help Calls: $9.99/mo 3) Trelawear or FallCall Pendant, Caregroup + 24/7 Monitor Help Calls: $19.99/mo 4) QVC/Trelawear Caregiver + 24/7 Monitoring Offer: 6 Months Free, then 119.00 every 6 months thereafter 5) Other 6 Month Subscription offers! Subscription details: Your Subscription Service starts when it is activated through the FallCall Lite App. Service will remain in effect for a minimum of one (1) month from the date of activation after which it may be terminated by either you or FallCall Solutions for any reason. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see "Terms of Service" for details: https://www.fallcall.com/Docs/FallCallLite-Terms-and-Conditions *Trelawear connected jewelry available at Trelawear.com **FallCall connected jewelry and pendants available at www.fallcall.com ***As with all location-based services, it may not always be possible to determine your location. Multi-level buildings, parking garages, & even dense urban areas can make it difficult for satellites and cell phone towers to locate your exact location. FallCall Lite is intended for use only in the 50 United States. FallCall lite is not a replacement for 9-1-1. If 9-1-1 is necessary, FallCall Solutions recommends contacting 9-1-1 directly. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FallCall Solutions is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

About

Medical Alert Connect

This app allows users with a Medical Alert service subscription to monitor loved ones. It provides live emergency alerts, GPS location tracking, and device status updates, ensuring peace of mind for caregivers.

Highlights
  • Live emergency alerts (email, SMS, call)
  • GPS location tracking
  • Device status and battery life monitoring
  • Review user history and status
  • Manage multiple devices under one subscription
Features
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Medical Alert has been trusted with protecting over a million lives nationwide with our medical alert systems. Now, whether it is for yourself or a loved one, you can use our Connect App if you have a Medical Alert service subscription. Our Medical Alert Connect App expands the power of our innovative medical alert systems and adds new and exciting features to your existing service experience. Receive Live Emergency Alerts Based on your preferences, choose to receive either email, SMS notifications, or a call about your loved one’s activity. Allowing you to make decisions quickly and follow up without delay. Retrieve GPS Location Accurately track subscriber location using the advanced GPS available in select mobile devices. Check Device Status Connect App will let you review all the devices you have under your subscription and let you know the device’s battery life, giving you the ability to notify the user if the device needs to be charged. Review User History and Status Check on the device history and status of all the loved ones in your care and review information for each user. If you are among the first people to join our Connect App community and we would love your help to improve. Your feedback on your experience is appreciated so please leave a review in the app store!

Screenshots

FallCall Lite4 screens
Medical Alert Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Medical Alert Connect at none against FallCall Lite's 27. Medical Alert Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). FallCall Lite's advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FallCall Lite sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Medical Alert Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FallCall Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Medical Alert Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FallCall Lite versus Medical Alert Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFallCall LiteMedical Alert Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB83 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFallCall SolutionsConnect America

Customer experience

FallCall Lite

All ratings87 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Medical Alert Connect

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative93.3%

In-app purchases

27 purchases

FallCall Lite

Subscriptions27
  • HSCTG CareGrp Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Trelawear CareGrp Subscription$9.991 Month
  • FC Wristband CareGrp Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • FC/Talius Pend CGOnly-1Month$9.991 Month
  • Central Monitor Subscription$14.991 Month
  • HSCTG Monitor Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Two Pendants CG Only-1 month$14.991 Month
  • Trelawear Monitor Subscription$19.991 Month
  • HSCTG Monitoring Subscription$19.991 Month
  • FC/Talius Pend Monitor-1 month$19.991 Month
  • Radar Monitor Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Two Pendants Monitor-1 month$24.991 Month
  • 2+ Accessories + Monitor$24.991 Month
  • HSCTG CareGrp Subscription$39.996 Months
  • FC/Talius Pend CG Only-6 Month$49.996 Months
  • FC Wristband CareGrp Subscription$49.996 Months
  • Central Monitor Subscription$74.996 Months
  • Two Pendants CG Only-6 month$74.996 Months
  • HSCTG Monitoring Subscription$99.996 Months
  • HSCTG Monitor Subscription$99.996 Months
  • FC/Talius Pend Monitor-6 month$99.996 Months
  • FC Wristband Monitor Subscription$99.996 Months
  • Radar Monitor Subscription$99.996 Months
  • Trelawear Monitor Subscription$119.006 Months
  • QVC 6 Month Monitor (w/Trial)6 Months trial$119.996 Months
  • Two Pendants Monitor-6 month$124.996 Months
  • 2+ Accessories + 6mo Monitor$124.996 Months
None

Medical Alert Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FallCall Lite free?
FallCall Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medical Alert Connect free?
Medical Alert Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FallCall Lite or Medical Alert Connect have ads?
FallCall Lite shows ads; Medical Alert Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, FallCall Lite or Medical Alert Connect?
FallCall Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Medical Alert Connect every 2 months. Most recently, FallCall Lite was updated on September 15, 2026 and Medical Alert Connect on September 10, 2026.

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