Comparison

Smart911 vs TimeVocalist

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

TimeVocalist

This app provides a user-friendly interface for setting alarms, managing clocks, and customizing time displays. It offers voice announcements for the time and includes built-in reminders to help you stay organized. Enjoy a personalized wake-up experience with gradually increasing alarm volumes.

Highlights
  • Easy time setting
  • Alarm management
  • Clock customization
  • Voice time broadcasting
  • Built-in reminders
  • Adjustable alarm volume
Features
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Our proprietary app offers easy time setting, alarm management, and clock customization. It provides a user-friendly interface and features immediate time synchronization upon connection. Choose between a male or female voice for time broadcasting, allowing you to personalize your experience. The device has an on-board power backup that supports battery swapping, ensuring your settings are preserved even when changing batteries. It comes with built-in reminders for common messages, helping you stay organized and on top of your tasks. You can select between a 12 or 24-hour format according to your preference, and the volume is adjustable for your convenience. The alarm volume gradually increases, providing a gentle and pleasant wake-up experience.

Screenshots

Smart9114 screens
TimeVocalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart911 at 4.7 against TimeVocalist's 3.0. Smart911 also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 2). TimeVocalist's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart911 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart911 has 6.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart911 ships an update every 4 months, TimeVocalist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart911 versus TimeVocalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart911TimeVocalist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.6K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRave Mobile SafetySupernova(Shenzhen) Trading Co.,Ltd .

Customer experience

Smart911

All ratings6,630 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative54.3%

TimeVocalist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

TimeVocalist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Smart911

No in-app purchases

None

TimeVocalist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart911 free?
Smart911 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeVocalist free?
TimeVocalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart911 or TimeVocalist?
Smart911 is rated higher. Smart911 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while TimeVocalist averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Smart911 or TimeVocalist have ads?
Neither Smart911 nor TimeVocalist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart911 or TimeVocalist?
Smart911 ships an update every 4 months, and TimeVocalist every 2 months. Most recently, Smart911 was updated on September 26, 2026 and TimeVocalist on September 1, 2026.

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