Comparison

FallCall Detect vs NearHalo

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

Head to head
About

FallCall Detect

This app provides 24/7 emergency monitoring and smart fall detection for older adults. It integrates with Apple Watch and iPhone crash detection, and can unlock smart locks for emergency responders. Users can also connect with a US-based call center for assistance.

Highlights
  • 24/7 Emergency Monitoring
  • Smart Fall Detection (differentiates severity)
  • Apple Crash Detection Integration
  • 4G LTE Cellular Medical Alert
  • Kwikset Halo Lock Integration
  • Connected Pendant/Wristband Compatibility
  • Elder Location & Heart Rate Relay
Features
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Today’s older adults are more active & independent than ever. Unfortunately, falls & motor vehicle crashes continue to disrupt the best years of their lives. FallCall Solutions has radically changed safety tech through non-stigmatizing, affordable innovation. Welcome to the world's most comprehensive safety app: FallCall Detect! 24/7 Emergency Monitoring US call center with trained emergency medical dispatchers providing customer service & emergency help. Smart Fall Detection Not every fall needs medical help. Backed by research, FallCall's "Smart" fall detection for Apple Watch can differentiate fall severity. Detected high-impact, standing falls will notify FallCall’s 24/7 monitoring services & caregivers while sending emergency services if needed.* Detected low-impact, sitting falls will notify a user’s caregroup only.** 4G LTE Cellular Medical Alert With fall detection & two-way voice built in, notify emergency dispatchers & caregivers when help is needed. Available at FallCall.com. Pair with Kwikset® Halo locks Reduce emergency entry delays & eliminate the fear of EMS "breaking down the door." FallCall will unlock your Kwikset lock with ambulance dispatch. Apple® Crash Detection (iPhone 14 & later) First app in the world to integrate Apple Crash Detection into a 24/7 monitoring center.** Connected Pendant Compatible Add a Trelawear jewelry pendant(Trelawear.com) or FallCall Pendant with fall detection(FallCall.com) to remotely activate app within 100+ feet.* FallCall Wristband Discreet safety on your wrist. Change bands to match your style. Other Features: •16+ hours of fall detection on latest Apple Watch(results may vary) •Adjust fall sensitivity •Siri® activated Help Calls •Elders may pair 5 caregivers •Caregivers may pair 2 Elders •Integrates with Health App •Elder location & heart rate relayed to Caregivers during Help Calls*** •Elder Apple Watch & cellular medical alert battery levels sent to caregivers •Works over cellular/Wi-fi/Bluetooth® for equipped Apple Watch & iPhone devices Subscription 24/7 Monitoring Service: •Staffed by trained Emergency Medical Dispatchers •When a Help Call is triggered, our dispatchers will call you and/or your caregroup •Real-time text updates sent to caregroup members during an event •PSAP(Public Service Answering Point) technology •Monthly subscription half the cost of most medical alerts ($17.99/mo) Connected Pendant/Wristband subscriptions:  1) Caregroup ONLY Help Calls ($9.99/mo)  2) Caregroup + 24/7 Monitor Help Calls ($19.99/mo) Subscription details: Your Subscription Service starts when it is activated through the FallCall Detect App. Service will remain in effect for a minimum of one (1) month from the date of activation after which it may be terminated by either you or FallCall Solutions for any reason. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, See "Terms of Service" for details: https://www.fallcall.com/Docs/FallCallDetect-Terms-and-Conditions *Subscription required. **Fall detection will not detect all falls and will not always accurately differentiate between high vs. low impact falls. Crash detection does not detect all crashes ***As with all location-based services, it may not always be possible to determine your location. Multi-level buildings, parking garages, & even dense urban areas can make it difficult for satellites & cell phone towers to locate your exact location. FallCall Detect is not a replacement for 9-1-1. If 9-1-1 is necessary, FallCall Solutions recommends calling 9-1-1 directly. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FallCall Solutions is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

About

NearHalo

This app facilitates coordinated care for loved ones by providing a centralized view of wellness, location, and device status. It keeps authorized care teams connected while respecting the care recipient's privacy and control over shared information.

Highlights
  • View Apple Health data (heart rate, activity)
  • Share location and safe-zone context
  • See connected device status
  • Manage care team access
  • Control data sharing permissions
Features
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NearHalo helps families coordinate care with a clearer view of available wellness, location, device, and alert information. Built for people supporting a loved one, NearHalo keeps authorized care teams connected while respecting the care recipient’s choices. WITH NEARHALO, YOU CAN: • View selected Apple Health information, such as heart rate, blood oxygen, activity, and fall events, when permission is granted. • Share the latest available location and use safe-zone context with people authorized to help. • See connected-device status and configured alerts in one place. • Keep care-team members informed, review changes, and manage access. • Stop sharing or remove care-team access whenever needed. PRIVACY AND CONTROL NearHalo is designed for authorized family care. Health and location access are optional and can be managed in iOS Settings. Care recipients and caregivers can manage sharing and account controls in the app. IMPORTANT NearHalo is not a medical device, does not provide medical advice, and is not an emergency service. Information may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Screenshots

FallCall Detect4 screens
NearHalo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NearHalo at 5.0 against FallCall Detect's 4.4. NearHalo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). FallCall Detect's advantage is ratings volume (373 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. FallCall Detect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NearHalo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NearHalo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FallCall Detect has 373 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FallCall Detect ships an update every 3 weeks, NearHalo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FallCall Detect versus NearHalo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFallCall DetectNearHalo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (373 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings373 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFallCall SolutionsJoseph Pagan

Customer experience

FallCall Detect

All ratings343 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

NearHalo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FallCall Detect

Subscriptions10
  • Trelawear CareGrp Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Pendant CareGrp Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Central Monitor Subscription$17.991 Month
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  • Trelawear Monitor Subscription$19.991 Month
  • FC Wristband Monitor Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Pendant Monitor Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Two Pendants + Monitor$24.991 Month
  • Central Monitor Subscription$89.996 Months
  • Pendant Monitor Subscription$99.996 Months
  • Trelawear Monitor Subscription$119.006 Months
None

NearHalo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FallCall Detect free?
FallCall Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NearHalo free?
NearHalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FallCall Detect or NearHalo?
NearHalo is rated higher. FallCall Detect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while NearHalo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FallCall Detect or NearHalo have ads?
FallCall Detect shows ads; NearHalo does not.
Which is updated more often, FallCall Detect or NearHalo?
FallCall Detect ships an update every 3 weeks, and NearHalo every 3 days. Most recently, FallCall Detect was updated on November 11, 2026 and NearHalo on October 16, 2026.

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