Comparison

Smart911 vs DeWitt District Library

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

Head to head
About

Smart911

Enhance emergency preparedness by creating a Safety Profile to share vital household information with 9-1-1. Receive targeted emergency alerts for weather, traffic, and public safety events.

Highlights
  • Create Safety Profiles
  • Share household information with 9-1-1
  • Receive emergency alerts
  • Customize notification types
  • View medical and contact details
Features
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Be better prepared for any emergency with Smart911. By signing up, you can share lifesaving information about your household with 9-1-1 and receive targeted emergency alerts. When you call 9-1-1, your Smart911 Safety Profile displays on the 9-1-1 screen. The 9-1-1 call takers can view your addresses, medical information, home information, pets and vehicles, and emergency contacts. You can provide as much or as little information as you like. This additional information enables 9-1-1 and first responders to send help fast. Smart911 can also keep you informed of weather, traffic, and other emergencies by sending emergency alerts from the National Weather Service and local public safety agencies. You can select the types of notifications you want and how you want to be notified. Smart911: Information worth sharing. Sign up today.

About

DeWitt District Library

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Access DeWitt District Library from any of your Apple mobile devices. Manage your account, search the catalog, place holds, renew library materials, and more.

Screenshots

Smart9114 screens
DeWitt District Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart911 and DeWitt District Library are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart911 ships an update every 4 months, DeWitt District Library every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Smart911 versus DeWitt District Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart911DeWitt District Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRave Mobile SafetyDeWitt District Library

Bugs and requests

Smart911

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to confirm phone number and get verification code
  • Keeps signing users out and unable to log back in
  • Incorrect address formatting and inability to update location
  • Delayed or missing emergency alerts and notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust pin location on map
  • Option to select specific areas for alerts
  • Improved notification settings and customization
  • Support for apartment/building entry details

DeWitt District Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Smart911

No in-app purchases

None

DeWitt District Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart911 free?
Smart911 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeWitt District Library free?
DeWitt District Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart911 or DeWitt District Library have ads?
Neither Smart911 nor DeWitt District Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart911 or DeWitt District Library?
Smart911 ships an update every 4 months, and DeWitt District Library every 3 months. Most recently, Smart911 was updated on October 14, 2026 and DeWitt District Library on October 10, 2026.

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