# Raptor Alert vs SJS Crusaders

The clearest difference is rating: SJS Crusaders at 4.6 against Raptor Alert's 2.6. SJS Crusaders also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Raptor Alert's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (181 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SJS Crusaders holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raptor Alert has 181 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Raptor Alert ships an update every 3 weeks, SJS Crusaders every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raptor Alert | SJS Crusaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptor-alert/id1523556398/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjs-crusaders/id1587920338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raptor Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148951138) | [Saint Joseph School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587920340) |

## What reviewers say

### Raptor Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptor-alert/id1523556398)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app enhances school safety by providing a silent panic alert system, streamlining emergency response, and facilitating student reunification. It integrates with existing security systems and student information systems for real-time accountability and drill management.

**Highlights:** Silent panic alert system, Expedited emergency response, Bi-directional security system integration, Mandated drill compliance and tracking, Real-time student and staff accountability, Patented student reunification workflow

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than Navigate Prepared (lowstringc)
- 👍 Amazing app for internal communication (powerhouse231)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Poorly designed roster system
- 👎 Bulky UI
- 👎 Bad return on questions
- 👎 Inconsistent performance
- 👎 Not reliable or credible

**Reported bugs**

- Roster system is poorly designed
- UI is bulky
- Return on questions by Raptor is bad
- Extremely inconsistent
- Doesn't work for half of the faculty and staff

**Requested features**

- District should pay for personal phone use for 2FA
- Better way to notify than personal phones
- Require phone use on school devices like iPads
- Remove ability to disable notification sound
- Improve UI/UX for speed and intuitiveness


### SJS Crusaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjs-crusaders/id1587920338)

This app provides families with convenient access to school information, including grades, calendars, and announcements. Parents can easily manage payments, donations, and view student schedules and faith-based content.

**Highlights:** Access grades, View calendars, Read announcements, Make payments, Donate, Check student schedules, View lunch menus

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raptor Alert free?

Raptor Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SJS Crusaders free?

SJS Crusaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Raptor Alert or SJS Crusaders?

SJS Crusaders is rated higher. Raptor Alert averages 2.6 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while SJS Crusaders averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Raptor Alert or SJS Crusaders have ads?

Neither Raptor Alert nor SJS Crusaders shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raptor Alert or SJS Crusaders?

Raptor Alert ships an update every 3 weeks, and SJS Crusaders every 6 months. Most recently, Raptor Alert was updated on November 3, 2026 and SJS Crusaders on November 3, 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.*