# SafeNow™ vs PrettyCat

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SafeNow™ | PrettyCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safenow/id1503333764/reviews) | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prettycat/id6654919294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [SafeNow GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467328478) | [Ignacio Casale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764283636) |

## What reviewers say

### SafeNow™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safenow/id1503333764)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PrettyCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prettycat/id6654919294)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrettyCat Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PrettyCat quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Hero annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 2 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 💕 Great for couples
- 🎨 Lovely art style
- 🐱 Enjoyable interactions with cats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and long loading times
- 🕹️ Difficulty with some minigames
- 💰 Slow coin/ticket progression

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More furniture and customization options
- Improved AI resources
- Ability to share homes with friends


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*