iSOS App vs App Update Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSOS App
This emergency alert app helps you reach out to pre-selected contacts with a custom message and your current location when you are in danger or need assistance. It offers nine distinct emergency options for various situations, all accessible through a user-friendly interface.
- Nine emergency options
- Customizable emergency messages
- Automatic calls and SMS alerts
- Real-time location sharing
- User-friendly interface
- No advertisements
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iSOS is an Emergency Alert App which helps you out whenever your safety is at risk e.g. fire, or if you need assistance e.g. fetch me, by reaching out to your emergency contacts that you have listed on registration, with your message and location. Features: • No Ads • Very User Friendly Interface • 9 Emergency Options: o Medical Emergency o Roadside Incident o Burglary/Intruder o Fire o Hijack o Wildlife o Kidnap o Fetch Me o General How does it work? o You must first register on https://za.isosmobile.com/. It allows you to configure up to 9 bespoke responses i.e. for each of the 9 Emergency options. You may specify the number to be dialed i.e. when you tap a specific emergency button, as well as the mobile number of an emergency responder, and custom message. o In case of emergency you simply tap on relevant emergency icon and a call is automatically made & a SMS containing the message and current location (street address) is sent to your chosen responder. o The app does not activate/record any further activity related to the call/message o You can at any time edit your emergency messages or change the responders by logging into your profile on the website.
App Update Access
This utility app helps you manage your iOS device by checking for app updates, providing system information, and performing security checks. It also offers guides on screen recording and touch visualization, along with quick access to app settings.
- Check for app updates
- View device and system info
- Perform security checks (Jailbreak detection)
- Learn screen recording
- Activate touch visualization
- Navigate to app settings
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Looking for an easy way to access app update options, view device information, and follow helpful iOS guides? App Update Access brings useful tools and step-by-step instructions together in one lightweight app. With App Update Access you can: • Access app update options • View detailed device and system information • Check your device's jailbreak status • Follow the System Update guide • Follow the Screen Recording guide • Follow the Touch Indicator guide • Follow the App Settings guide App Update Options Access your device's app update page in just a few taps. Device Information View your iPhone or iPad model, iOS version, and other essential device information. Jailbreak Check Check whether your device appears to be jailbroken. System Update Guide Follow step-by-step instructions to open the iOS Software Update settings. Screen Recording Guide Learn how to enable Screen Recording with easy step-by-step instructions. Touch Indicator Guide Learn how to enable touch indicators for tutorials and demonstrations. App Settings Guide Follow step-by-step instructions to open app-specific settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Update Access at 100% against iSOS App's 0%. App Update Access also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). iSOS App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
App Update Access holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Update Access has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iSOS App's written reviews are positive against 100% of App Update Access's.
iSOS App ships an update every 3 weeks, App Update Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSOS App | App Update Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garth Dahl | Namik Ersun |
Customer experience
iSOS App
App Update Access
In-app purchases
iSOS App
No in-app purchases
App Update Access
No in-app purchases
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