Comparison

Smart911 vs MELD

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

MELD

This app analyzes canine behavior using computer vision and behavioral models. It helps owners understand subtle signals their dogs exhibit, offering insights into their pet's well-being.

Highlights
  • Computer vision analysis
  • Behavioral models
  • Subtle signal interpretation
  • Dog owner insights
Features
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MELD uses computer vision and behavioral models to interpret subtle signals most owners miss.

Screenshots

Smart9114 screens
MELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart911 at 4.7 against MELD's 3.0. Smart911 also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 2). MELD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). 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 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart911 ships an update every 4 months, MELD weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart911 versus MELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart911MELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.8K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRave Mobile SafetyGUY BEN-EZER

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

MELD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Smart911

No in-app purchases

None

MELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart911 free?
Smart911 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MELD free?
MELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart911 or MELD?
Smart911 is rated higher. Smart911 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while MELD averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Smart911 or MELD have ads?
Neither Smart911 nor MELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart911 or MELD?
Smart911 ships an update every 4 months, and MELD weekly. Most recently, Smart911 was updated on October 22, 2026 and MELD on October 20, 2026.

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