# Active Defender vs Birthbar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Active Defender at none against Birthbar's 2. Active Defender also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (54 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthbar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Active Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Active Defender against 5.0 for Birthbar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Defender | Birthbar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-defender/id1436872758/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthbar/id6751735217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MMOJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/394675746) | [Birthbar Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836509120) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-defender/id1436872758)

This app provides real-time emergency maps to reduce chaos and confusion during critical incidents. It offers instant visual guidance for students, staff, and first responders, ensuring everyone knows what to do and where to go.  It facilitates communication and provides crucial information for swift and effective emergency response.

**Highlights:** Real-time emergency map, Instant multistory mapping, Emergency alerts, Real-time chat communication, Crisis location and nature, Campus-wide information sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Birthbar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthbar/id6751735217)

Get expert-backed, bite-sized parenting advice tailored to your child's age. Access curated video lessons and practical tools for sleep, feeding, development, and more, all from trusted professionals.

**Highlights:** Expert-led video lessons under 3 minutes, Customized content for child's age and needs, Clinically-informed tips on sleep, feeding, development, Inclusive topics for diverse families, Time-saving features, Growth and parenting goal tracking (Pro Plan)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $69.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Defender free?

Active Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Birthbar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Active Defender or Birthbar?

Birthbar is rated higher. Active Defender averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Birthbar averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Active Defender or Birthbar have ads?

Birthbar shows ads; Active Defender does not.

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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.*