Comparison

SafeNow™ vs PrettyCat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SafeNow™

Instantly alert trusted contacts or professional helpers in emergencies with a single button press. Share your location in real-time or on demand with customizable privacy settings. Features an always-loud mode to ensure alarms are heard even on silent.

Highlights
  • One-button emergency alerts
  • Customizable location sharing
  • Always-loud alarm mode
  • Public SafeNow Zones
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Group creation for trusted contacts
Features
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Friends, family and professional helpers become reachable with the push of a button. In case of an emergency, they'll know right away who needs help and where it's needed. Simply create your own SafeNow groups or use SafeNow in public SafeNow Zones. DECIDE WHO GETS YOUR ALARM The most relevant helpers are often people you trust and who are close by. Connect with others in SafeNow groups and decide for yourself who should get your alarm in case of emergency. LOCATION SHARING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Sometimes you just want to know the people close to you are okay. With Location Sharing, you can see your groups on the map in everyday life - not just in emergencies. For each group, decide whether your location is private, always visible in real time, or visible on demand. With On Demand, you'll be notified whenever someone looks, so nothing happens behind your back. PUSH THE BUTTON WHEN YOU NEED HELP Press and hold the SafeNow button when you feel uncomfortable. As long as you keep your finger on the button, SafeNow is active. If your finger leaves the screen, an alarm is triggered immediately. You can disarm the button at any time if you are fine again. DON'T MISS WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS (ALWAYS-LOUD MODE) We often miss calls and messages because we are too busy or don't know that they are truly important. As one of the few apps selected by Apple, SafeNow can play a loud sound even when your phone is silent or on "do not disturb”. By using "always-loud mode” you don’t miss an alarm when it's really important. REACH PROFESSIONAL HELPERS IN SAFENOW ZONES Within a public SafeNow Zone, you can reach professional helpers on site. The app automatically displays when you're in a SafeNow Zone and tells you if helpers are available. SafeNow Zones are provided by companies and institutions to make their venues safer for their guests. SafeNow allows to protect areas that are usually difficult or impossible to monitor (such as restrooms or hotel rooms) can be covered. YOUR DATA. YOUR PRIVACY. Your data will only be used to enable your helpers to better find you. Your location is exclusively shared with your helpers during alarms. We don't run ads nor make money off your personal data. Instead, SafeNow is funded by public SafeNow Zone providers who care about offering their guests a safe feeling across their venue. SEND ALARMS FASTER WITH THE SAFENOW WIDGET Never waste time searching for the app when seconds matter. The new SafeNow Widget lets you add a shortcut to your home or lock screen. Simply place the widget where it’s most convenient, and with a single tap, the app opens instantly — ready for you to send an alarm. LET’S MAKE THE WORLD SAFER. TOGETHER. We believe feeling safe and free should be a common good for everyone. That's why SafeNow is and will stay free forever. With every SafeNow Group or Zone created, people are choosing to take better care of each other out of love and caring. Join the movement, download the SafeNow App and share it with everyone you care about! For more information, check out our website at www.safenow.app

About

PrettyCat

Raise adorable virtual cats, decorate your home, and share daily life with a partner or friends in this cozy multiplayer pet simulator. Enjoy a relaxing experience, even when apart, with interactive cat care and customizable living spaces.

Highlights
  • Raise and grow a virtual cat family
  • Decorate and customize your home
  • Multiplayer with partner or friends
  • Interactive cat care and activities
  • Solo mode available
  • Receive sweet notifications
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Take care of adorable virtual cats in this cozy Tamagotchi-style pet game! PrettyCat is a cozy virtual pet game where you raise cats, decorate your home, and share daily life with your partner or friends. Adopt your first cat, build your dream space, and enjoy a relaxing multiplayer experience, even when you’re far apart. Key features: * Raise cute virtual cats and grow your feline family in your own cozy pet simulator * Decorate and customize your home with furniture, cat towers, and relaxing spaces * Play together with your partner or friends from anywhere. Solo mode available for single players * Interact with your cats every day: play, check their stats, and watch them catch fish * Receive sweet notifications from your partner, your friends… or your cats Start your cozy cat adventure and discover your new home today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://prettycat-288d8.web.app/#/privacyPolicies

Screenshots

SafeNow™4 screens
PrettyCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SafeNow™ at none against PrettyCat's 8. SafeNow™ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrettyCat sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SafeNow™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SafeNow™ against 4.8 for PrettyCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 67 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of SafeNow™'s written reviews are positive against 89% of PrettyCat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeNow™ ships an update every 3 weeks, PrettyCat every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SafeNow™ versus PrettyCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeNow™PrettyCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings)4.8 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2567 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB67 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperSafeNow GmbHIgnacio Casale

Customer experience

SafeNow™

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%

PrettyCat

All ratings66 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SafeNow™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PrettyCat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Hammer of Luck feature has delay issues
  • Cat minigame can be challenging

Requested features

3 requests
  • More furniture and customization options
  • Improved AI resources
  • Ability to share homes with friends

In-app purchases

None

SafeNow™

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

PrettyCat

Subscriptions3
  • PrettyCat Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PrettyCat quarterly7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Hero annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Welcome pack 1$5.99
  • Coin pack 1$11.99
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  • Welcome pack 2$11.99
  • Coin pack 2$29.99

Questions

Is SafeNow™ free?
SafeNow™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrettyCat free?
PrettyCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SafeNow™ or PrettyCat?
PrettyCat is rated higher. SafeNow™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while PrettyCat averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do SafeNow™ or PrettyCat have ads?
Neither SafeNow™ nor PrettyCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeNow™ or PrettyCat?
SafeNow™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and PrettyCat every 11 days. Most recently, SafeNow™ was updated on October 30, 2026 and PrettyCat on October 30, 2026.

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