Comparison

Emergency Alarm vs WilderGuide

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

Head to head
About

Emergency Alarm

Features
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Emergency Alarm allows you to use your Apple Watch to play loud alarm sounds from your wrist in situations of need. Tap the emergency button and a loud alarm sound will be played, being useful for rescue situations where you don't have an Internet connection to send S.O.S message or emergency call.

About

WilderGuide

This app provides offline access to survival guides, maps, and information feeds. It allows users to create and track personal guides, save locations on maps, and share information quickly. Designed for preparedness and organization, it works without an internet connection after initial setup.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step offline guides
  • Offline maps with custom locations
  • Live information feeds
  • Guided execution mode
  • Personal guide creation
  • Progress tracking
Features
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WilderGuide is a structured offline field manual designed to help you stay prepared, organized, and informed wherever you are. It brings together step-by-step guides, offline maps, real-time information feeds, and personal tools into one unified experience focused on clarity and usability. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES Access a curated library of practical guides organized into clear categories. Each guide is broken into structured steps with materials, notes, and progress tracking—so you can follow along easily and stay organized. OFFLINE MAPS Download regional map packs and access them without internet. Save custom locations, label important spots, and navigate confidently even when connectivity is limited. LIVE INFORMATION FEEDS Stay updated with global events through integrated feeds from trusted sources. Location-aware filtering highlights relevant updates near you. GUIDED EXECUTION MODE Follow guides in a focused, step-by-step format with clear navigation, timers where needed, and completion tracking. PERSONAL LIBRARY Save guides, track your progress, and build your own custom collections. Create your own step-by-step guides with notes, materials, and media—all stored locally on your device. QUICK SHARE Easily share your current location or important information with a trusted contact when needed. OFFLINE-FIRST DESIGN Your data stays on your device. Core features—including guides, maps, saved items, and notes—work without internet after initial setup. KEY FEATURES • Structured step-by-step guides  • Offline maps with custom markers  • Real-time global information feeds  • Personal guide creation and organization  • Progress tracking and completion system  • Local storage with backup and restore options DESIGNED FOR Travelers, outdoor users, planners, and anyone who values preparation, organization, and reliable access to information. WilderGuide helps you stay ready, informed, and in control—wherever you go.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WilderGuide at Free against Emergency Alarm's $0.99. WilderGuide also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 67 months). Emergency Alarm's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support 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

WilderGuide is free to download; Emergency Alarm costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emergency Alarm ships an update every 67 months, WilderGuide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Emergency Alarm versus WilderGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergency AlarmWilderGuide
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 67 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.KheniTech

In-app purchases

None

Emergency Alarm

No in-app purchases

None

WilderGuide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emergency Alarm free?
Emergency Alarm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WilderGuide free?
WilderGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emergency Alarm or WilderGuide have ads?
WilderGuide shows ads; Emergency Alarm does not.
Which is updated more often, Emergency Alarm or WilderGuide?
Emergency Alarm ships an update every 67 months, and WilderGuide fortnightly. Most recently, Emergency Alarm was updated on October 15, 2026 and WilderGuide on October 12, 2026.

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