# SOS Israel vs HamThings PTT

The clearest difference is rating: SOS Israel at 5.0 against HamThings PTT's 3.0. SOS Israel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. SOS Israel asks for nothing beyond the download.

SOS Israel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOS Israel | HamThings PTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sos-israel/id1433547963/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433547962) | [Giacomo De Angelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794328781) |

## What reviewers say

### SOS Israel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sos-israel/id1433547963)

Instantly connect to emergency services in Israel, including medical, police, and fire departments. Features a customizable contact for personal emergencies and provides your precise location via GPS for faster assistance.

**Highlights:** One-tap emergency service calls, Customizable personal contact, Real-time location sharing, GPS coordinates provided, Simple interface for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HamThings PTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779)

Connect your ham radio to your iPhone for internet-based communication on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors. Enjoy real-time push-to-talk, dual-slot DMR, and analog reflector support, even when the app is in the background. A free trial is available.

**Highlights:** Real-time push-to-talk over IP, DMR digital network support, SvxLink analog reflector support, Real-time Last Heard display, DMR text messaging, Background wake-up for calls

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HamThings PTT (yearly) | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOS Israel free?

SOS Israel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamThings PTT free?

HamThings PTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SOS Israel or HamThings PTT?

SOS Israel is rated higher. SOS Israel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HamThings PTT averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SOS Israel or HamThings PTT have ads?

Neither SOS Israel nor HamThings PTT shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*