# 911 Help SMS vs EmergencyME

The clearest difference is monetization model: 911 Help SMS at free with in-app purchases against EmergencyME's subscription. EmergencyME's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 911 Help SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and EmergencyME sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 911 Help SMS against 5.0 for EmergencyME. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EmergencyME has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

911 Help SMS ships an update monthly, EmergencyME every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 911 Help SMS | EmergencyME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-help-sms/id1447956962/reviews)** | [5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergencyme/id1553851129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Safety Now Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404126457) | [EmergencyME LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547263455) |

## What reviewers say

### 911 Help SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-help-sms/id1447956962)

This app provides quick access to emergency services and safety features. It allows users to text 911, know their location, and access important hotlines. Premium versions offer features like location retracing and emergency contact alerts.

**Highlights:** Text 911 with one tap, Know your current location, Access international emergency numbers, Suicide and domestic abuse hotlines, Location retracing, Emergency contact alerts, Walk safely feature

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### EmergencyME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergencyme/id1553851129)

This app enhances family safety with real-time location tracking and instant alerts for arrivals and departures. It offers an emergency panic signal and live streaming capabilities to ensure loved ones are safe and connected.

**Highlights:** Real-Time Location Tracking, Arrival/Departure Alerts, Emergency Panic Signal, SOS Live Streaming, Ad-Free Experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99/Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| $5.99/Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| $11.99/Semi Yearly | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| $21.99/Yearly | $21.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 911 Help SMS free?

911 Help SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EmergencyME free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 911 Help SMS or EmergencyME?

911 Help SMS is rated higher. 911 Help SMS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EmergencyME averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do 911 Help SMS or EmergencyME have ads?

Neither 911 Help SMS nor EmergencyME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 911 Help SMS or EmergencyME?

911 Help SMS ships an update monthly, and EmergencyME every 6 weeks. Most recently, 911 Help SMS was updated on October 24, 2026 and EmergencyME on October 21, 2026.

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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.*