# SoSenior vs Help Alert

The clearest difference is update cadence: Help Alert at every 3 weeks against SoSenior's every 8 months. SoSenior's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoSenior sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Help Alert sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoSenior ships an update every 8 months, Help Alert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoSenior | Help Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sosenior/id1494210219/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Carreon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151248488) | [SAFETY ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637642921) |

## What reviewers say

### SoSenior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sosenior/id1494210219)

This app provides peace of mind by allowing users to send and receive emergency alerts for loved ones. It offers various alert types like calls, SMS with location, and push notifications, with customizable messages and sending options. The app can be configured for both caregivers and those needing assistance.

**Highlights:** Receive emergency alerts, Send alerts via call, SMS, or push notification, Customizable alert messages and sending times, Add emergency contacts from phone book, Configure as caregiver or person needing help, Security code for configuration protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSenior Premium Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Help Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-alert/id1637642919)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add People For Care | $3.00 | per month |
| Add Forth People For Care | $4.00 | per month |
| Add People For Care | $5.00 | per month |
| 1 person $7.99 USD | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 persons $15.98 USD | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoSenior free?

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

### Is Help Alert free?

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

### Do SoSenior or Help Alert have ads?

Neither SoSenior nor Help Alert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoSenior or Help Alert?

SoSenior ships an update every 8 months, and Help Alert every 3 weeks. Most recently, SoSenior was updated on October 24, 2026 and Help Alert on October 6, 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.*