Macado Security vs ReactPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macado Security
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The "Macado Security" App is a cutting edge mobile security application that turns your smart mobile device into your personal home alarm management system. This application is free to download and connects you directly to your security provider and allows you to be instantly informed of any activity on your monitored premises.
ReactPlus
This app provides 24/7 armed response and a panic button for personal safety during activities like jogging, cycling, or driving. It includes a companion feature for check-ins and can integrate with an Apple Watch for independent use.
- 24/7 panic button
- Armed response
- Companion check-in
- Apple Watch integration
- Independent Apple Watch Cellular use
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Stay protected anywhere, anytime with ReactPlus. Now you can jog, cycle or drive anywhere, confident that if anything bad should happen you are covered with 24/7 armed response. In addition to a 24/7 panic button, you also get a companion to check in with you, when you are traveling alone or meeting with someone new. No matter where you go, React Plus will keep an eye on you. Together with the iPhone app you can also link the Apple Watch app, and if you have an Apple Watch Cellular React Plus will work independently from your iPhone, allowing you to call for help even when your iPhone is not with you. *Service available in South Africa only R39pm for Individual subscription, R99pm for Family subscription (up to 8 users). Free trial available for qualifying iStore customers. For more info please visit https://www.istore.co.za/reactplus
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Macado Security at none against ReactPlus's shown. ReactPlus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Macado Security ships an update every 20 months, ReactPlus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macado Security | ReactPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oryx Systems CC | ZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Macado Security
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ReactPlus
Reported bugs
13 issues- App stuck on sign-in/registration
- App stuck on payment/subscription screen
- App reverts to registration screen
- Payment pop-up blocking functionality
- Cannot update personal details
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- Account invalid errors
- Subscription declined
- Incorrect street numbers on location
- Payment gateway not working
- App keeps launching account activation link
- Free trial not working
- Charged after free trial offer
- App not working on new iPhone models
Requested features
4 requests- Watch complication for SOS
- Reduce battery consumption
- Change phone number
- Family subscription not mandatory for single users
In-app purchases
Macado Security
No in-app purchases
ReactPlus
No in-app purchases
