Bond vs MerryMakin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bond
This app provides 24/7 personal security services, connecting you with trained agents for guidance and assistance. It offers features like location sharing, emergency dialing, and live monitoring to enhance your safety and peace of mind.
- 24/7 Personal Security Agents
- Live Chat, Video, and Call Support
- Location Services for Loved Ones
- Emergency Services Dialer
- Track Me On The Go Monitoring
- Video Monitor Me
- Scheduled Security Check-ins
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Bond is Your 24/7 Personal Security Concierge, on a mission to create a safer world. Feeling safer has never been simpler. Bond’s security services are designed to provide you and loved ones greater confidence and peace of mind, wherever you go. Our app delivers a comprehensive suite of services that address the array of safety concerns you have as you move through your day. Bond provides a watchful eye in uncomfortable situations, or coordination with first responders in an emergency. Anytime you feel unsafe, select one of our preventative services. Or tap to connect to our Command Center via chat, video, or call. A trained Personal Security Agent is ready to assist you, 24/7. Always here. Always ready. Bond is your 24/7 security concierge. Free Services: 1. Location Services: Stay connected to loved ones by using our Location Services to see where your contacts are any time on the map. You’ll receive notifications when your family and friends arrive and leave their destination. 2. Siren (w/o Security Agent): When you want to draw attention to your situation, hold down the Siren button for 3-seconds to activate a loud alarm and flashing lights. 3. Emergency Services Dialer: We’re not a replacement for the authorities. In the event of an emergency, you can tap the emergency services button to be connected to the authorities. It will call the local emergency services number for your location. Premium Services: 4. 24/7 Security Agents: If you’re feeling uncomfortable or unsafe - reach out to a live Personal Security Agent via chat, call, or live video for security guidance, 24/7. 5. Ready An Agent: If you’re feeling cautious and want to put a Personal Security Agent on alert, tap Ready An Agent. 6. Track Me On The Go: If you’re nervous or in an unfamiliar area, activate Track Me On The Go and have our Personal Security Agents and technology monitor you while you walk, drive, bike, or take public transportation. We’ll watch for any deviations along your route. If we detect changes or if you don't arrive at your destination by the Estimated Arrival Time, we will reach out to verify your safety. 7. Video Monitor Me: Whenever you’re feeling uneasy about your situation or surroundings, simply tap Video Monitor Me and a Personal Security Agent will be instantly by your side to accompany you via live video. 8. Security Check: Schedule virtual check-ins to verify the safety of you or someone else. 9. Siren (with Security Agent): When you want to draw attention to your situation, hold down the Siren button for 3-seconds to activate a loud alarm and flashing lights. If you don’t deactivate Siren after 10-seconds, you’ll be connected to a Personal Security Agent. Pay-Per-Use Services: 10. Send Me A Car (via 3rd party): If you need to get out of an unsafe situation quickly, tap Send Me A Car and our Personal Security Agents will send a car to pick you up and take you to a nearby safe place. 11. Roadside Assistance (via 3rd party): If you have car trouble and need roadside assistance, reach out to a Personal Security Agent to help you get back on the road, through partnerships with top providers. 12. Telemedicine (via 3rd party): Get medical questions answered by connecting with a doctor via our Telemedicine provider. 13. Bodyguard (via 3rd party providers): Reserve affordable, highly trained, and professional bodyguards whenever you need them, on demand. Bond is here, 24/7, to keep you and your loved ones feeling safer.
MerryMakin
Easily plan and personalize any event with AI-powered invitation creation and RSVP tracking. Manage guest communication and send timely reminders to ensure your party is a success.
- AI-generated invitations
- RSVP tracking
- Guest coordination
- Event reminders
- Group chat
- Intuitive interface
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Planning a party has never been easier! MerryMakin combines the power of AI with a sleek design to help you create stunning invitations that match your vibe in seconds. Whether it's a birthday, wedding, or casual gathering, MerryMakin is your go-to app for sending beautiful invites and managing RSVPs. Key Features: AI-Generated Invitations: Let our AI generate eye-catching, personalized invitations based on your party details. Customize colors, themes, and text to perfectly reflect your party style. RSVP Tracking: Keep track of who’s coming and who’s not. Easily manage guest responses with a simple RSVP tracker, so you’re always in the know. Guest Coordination: Stay connected with your guests through comments and updates. Share party details, updates, and sneak peeks in real-time, right in the app. Event Reminders: Send timely reminders to your guests so they never forget the party date. Customize reminder schedules to suit your event. Group Chat & Communication: Chat with your guests before, during, and after the event. Perfect for sharing last-minute updates or simply getting everyone excited! Simple, Intuitive Interface: Create and send invites with ease. Whether you’re tech-savvy or not, MerryMakin’s user-friendly design makes party planning a breeze. Share & Share Again: Quickly send invites via text, email, or social media. No need to worry about complicated invitations—just share your invite link and let the party begin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MerryMakin at weekly against Bond's every 2 months. MerryMakin also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bond's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MerryMakin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bond has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Bond's written reviews are positive against 100% of MerryMakin's.
Bond ships an update every 2 months, MerryMakin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bond | MerryMakin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Our Bond, Inc. | Naman Shrimali |
Customer experience
Bond
MerryMakin
Bugs and requests
Bond
Reported bugs
2 issues- Difficulty signing up with phone number
- Incorrect age restriction
Requested features
3 requests- Expand free features
- Improve location tracking and notifications
- Add mental health resources
MerryMakin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bond
No in-app purchases
MerryMakin
No in-app purchases









