# ConnectionOpen vs Dash Safety

The clearest difference is rating: ConnectionOpen at 5.0 against Dash Safety's 4.0. ConnectionOpen also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Dash Safety's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ConnectionOpen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Dash Safety sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ConnectionOpen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ConnectionOpen's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dash Safety's.

ConnectionOpen ships an update every 2 months, Dash Safety every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ConnectionOpen | Dash Safety |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectionopen/id1500409403/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-safety/id6514278094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 51 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ConnectionOpen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500409402) | [Dash Safety LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671035613) |

## What reviewers say

### ConnectionOpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectionopen/id1500409403)

Experience real-time, high-quality audio and video collaboration with near-zero latency. Ideal for musicians, podcasters, and voiceover artists to connect and create together remotely, as if in the same room.

**Highlights:** Uncompressed, high-quality audio, Low-latency live video streaming, Real-time online collaboration, Remote jamming and practice for musicians, Live podcast recording with guests, Voiceover work with live feedback

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $99.99 | per month |
| Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


### Dash Safety

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-safety/id6514278094)

This app provides real-time personal safety tools, including emergency alerts, live audio/video recording, and a network of trusted responders. It empowers individuals, families, and communities to stay protected and connected during uncertain situations.

**Highlights:** Family safety monitoring, One-tap emergency alerts, Live audio and video recording, Customizable responder network, Secure cloud case files, GPS-tagged documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 users subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 2 users subscription monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Family Members - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 4 Family Members - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 Family Members - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 8 Family Members - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| 9 Family Members - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 users subscription yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| 3 Family Members - Yearly | $38.00 | per year |
| 4 Family Members - Yearly | $47.90 | per year |
| 5 Family Members - Yearly | $57.00 | per year |
| 6 Family Members - Yearly | $67.00 | per year |
| 7 Family Members - Yearly | $76.00 | per year |
| 8 Family Members - Yearly | $86.00 | per year |
| 9 Family Members - Yearly | $95.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ConnectionOpen free?

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

### Is Dash Safety free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ConnectionOpen or Dash Safety?

ConnectionOpen is rated higher. ConnectionOpen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dash Safety averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ConnectionOpen or Dash Safety have ads?

Neither ConnectionOpen nor Dash Safety shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ConnectionOpen or Dash Safety?

ConnectionOpen ships an update every 2 months, and Dash Safety every 11 days. Most recently, ConnectionOpen was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dash Safety on October 5, 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.*