BBguarder vs Birdie+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBguarder
This app enhances personal safety by automatically sending location-based text messages to emergency contacts when activated. It works with a smart safety device or can be used independently for quick alerts. Setup is simple and contacts receive standard SMS messages.
- Connects to smart personal safety devices
- Automatic location text messages to emergency contacts
- Quick SOS functionality without a smart device
- Easy setup in under a minute
- Add up to 3 emergency contacts
- Contacts receive standard SMS messages
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The BBguarder app protects you at home and everywhere else, complements the SMART personal safety alarms. When you fire your SMART personal safety device or SOS in the app directly, the BBguarder app reacts by immediately and automatically sending text messages to your emergency contacts with a link showing your location. Don’t gamble on your personal safety - get the best protection, from BBguarder! ---------App Features--------- - Connects to your SMART personal safety device - Sends location text messages to emergency contacts when your SMART device is fired, immediately and automatically - Super easy to set up – takes less than a minute! - Connects automatically to your SMART device(s) after initial setup - Add up to 3 emergency contacts to receive the location text messages - Start to SOS or Protect yourself in a preset time period very simple and fast even without a SMART device - Non-intrusive: Your emergency contacts don’t need the BBguarder app, because they receive regular text messages. Just let them know that they are one of your emergency contacts, so that they respond to your cries for help. ---------IMPORTANT--------- The location text messages functionalities require the following: - The BBguarder app must be active. It can be in the background and the phone can be locked, but if the app is fully closed (terminated, “killed”), the location text messages will not go through. - The Bluetooth and location services (“location services” means your GPS coordinates) must both be activated on your phone. - The BBguarder app must be allowed to always access the Bluetooth and location services. - Your SMART personal safety device must be connected to the BBguarder app. - You must add at least one emergency contact in the BBguarder app. ---------BBguarder VIP--------- For BBguarder VIP members (hereinafter referred to as "members"), including monthly, quarterly and yearly membership services, if you have opened this service as a member, when the member's membership period is about to expire, BBguarder will deduct the fees of the next service cycle from the balance of your bound payment account according to the current membership price purchased by the member. Auto-renewal refers to the way BBguarder automatically collects the next service cycle fee of the member through the above-mentioned bound payment account. If the renewal fails due to the insufficient deductible balance in the account, you shall bear the consequences of the payment failure. The renewal fee will be deducted 24 hours before the expiration of the service period you pay to purchase, and the payment will be recorded in the member payment record, and the service validity will be extended accordingly. If you want to cancel the automatic renewal, you should operate at least 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle to avoid the deduction. You can do this in the following steps: Enter iTunes Store and App store through mobile phone [Settings] > > select [Apple ID] > > click [View Apple ID] > > click [subscription] > > on account settings page to cancel subscription of bbguarder VIP member services; You understand and agree that if the service price is adjusted at / before the automatic renewal, the current effective price shall prevail. You understand and agree that BBguarder has the right to decide whether to charge for the service itself or adjust the automatic renewal cycle and fee according to business needs or market changes. The service will take effect after you choose to accept or use the service, until the member terminates the service / cancels the membership. More Agreements please refer to links below: https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/agreement_en.html https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/statement_en.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/memberservice.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/autorenewal.html
Birdie+
This personal safety alarm app connects to a dedicated device to provide quick access to emergency support. It offers features like on-call check-ins, excuse-to-leave calls, location sharing, and a loud siren for immediate assistance.
- 24/7 On-call representative check-ins
- Excuse-to-leave call feature
- Location sharing with designated friends
- Loud siren activation
- Bluetooth device connectivity
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We envision a world where women are safe. Birdie+ is a modern personal safety alarm made for women, by women. Welcome to our completely rebuilt, brand-new 2024 app. Your Birdie+ device connects seamlessly with this app to empower you in your daily activities—whether you're walking the dog, going for a run, crossing campus, or leaving work at night. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and use Birdie+ to quickly reach out for support. We have thoughtfully incorporated the valuable feedback and reviews from our users to make this version even better. Thank you to everyone who helped us enhance the product! Safety features include: • ON-CALL-REP (24/7) Push the button 2x. We call to check-in and can stay on the phone until you reach your destination or send first responders if needed. • EXCUSE-TO-LEAVE CALL Push the button 1x to initiate a pre-recorded call giving you a tactful way out of an uncomfortable situation. • LOCATION SHARING Push and hold the button for 3 seconds to send your location to your designated friends. • LOUD SIREN Pull the top pin to activate the loud siren and bring all eyes on you. OUR SOCIAL MISSION She’s Birdie is excited to give 5% to our partner organizations that passionately support women’s safety, shelter, and health. Please visit our website to learn more. Visit www.shesbirdie.com to shop our personal safety alarms. *The App uses the background connection to a birdie+ device via Bluetooth so that when the user activates the device, the app sends an alert together with the user's location to our 24/7 reps (provided by Noonlight https://www.noonlight.com). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BBguarder at 89% against Birdie+'s 16%. BBguarder also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. BBguarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Birdie+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BBguarder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of BBguarder's written reviews are positive against 16% of Birdie+'s.
BBguarder ships an update every 10 days, Birdie+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBguarder | Birdie+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) — better | 2.4 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 16.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 东 王 | Birdie Love LLC |
Customer experience
BBguarder
Birdie+
Bugs and requests
BBguarder
Reported bugs
5 issues- App doesn't send code for account creation
- Protection timer locked at zero
- App doesn't work after connecting
- Hackers in the app
- Cannot call on app, only web
Requested features
3 requests- Adjustable protection hours
- More emergency contacts
- User-to-User security features
Birdie+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BBguarder
- VIP (Basic benefits/month)$0.991 Month
- VIP ( Premium Benefits/month)$1.991 Month
- VIP (Basic benefits/year)$10.991 Year
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- VIP ( Premium Benefits/year)$21.491 Year
Birdie+
- Birdie+ monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Birdie+ annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Birdie+ annual + 3 Month Trial3 Months trial$49.991 Year









