# App vs Subdial

App and Subdial both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Subdial's written reviews are positive against 57% of App's. Subdial also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for App against 4.6 for Subdial. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Subdial's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App | Subdial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-elles/id1458360794/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subdial/id1536846201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Resonantes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458360793) | [Big Human](https://appshunter.io/developer/838990427) |

## What reviewers say

### App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-elles/id1458360794)

This app provides a secure and fast way to respond to dangerous situations or find support. It allows users to send SOS alerts with location and audio, call emergency services, and access local resources for gender-based and sexual violence.

**Highlights:** SOS alerts with location and audio, Direct calls to emergency services, Access to local support resources, Encrypted communications, GDPR compliant data protection, Resources for victims, allies, and witnesses

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Subdial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subdial/id1536846201)

This app connects users with local, non-police support resources for various crises, including mental health, domestic violence, and homelessness. It allows users to search for, review, save, and contact these services based on their location.

**Highlights:** Find local support resources, Search by category or keyword, View resource details (description, location, phone), Save resources for future use, Connect directly with services, Covers mental health, domestic violence, homelessness, and more

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App free?

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

### Is Subdial free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App or Subdial?

App is rated higher. App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Subdial averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do App or Subdial have ads?

Neither App nor Subdial shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, App or Subdial?

App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subdial every 3 weeks. Most recently, App was updated on October 26, 2026 and Subdial on October 24, 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.*