# FallCall Detect vs NearHalo

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FallCall Detect | NearHalo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallcall-detect/id1547299584/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearhalo/id6794715634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FallCall Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050773398) | [Joseph Pagan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688304803) |

## What reviewers say

### FallCall Detect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallcall-detect/id1547299584)

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:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trelawear CareGrp Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pendant CareGrp Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Central Monitor Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Trelawear Monitor Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| FC Wristband Monitor Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pendant Monitor Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Two Pendants + Monitor | $24.99 | per month |
| Central Monitor Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Pendant Monitor Subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Trelawear Monitor Subscription | $119.00 | per 6 months |


### NearHalo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearhalo/id6794715634)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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