# Spartan SOS vs Arkive.

The clearest difference is rating: Arkive. at 5.0 against Spartan SOS's 4.0. Arkive. also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Spartan SOS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Arkive. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arkive. has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spartan SOS | Arkive. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-sos/id1572652236/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkive/id6747009867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Tampa, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572652238) | [Abhishek Nepal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819358441) |

## What reviewers say

### Spartan SOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-sos/id1572652236)

Enhance campus safety with tools like a panic slider for immediate alerts, anonymous tip submission, and a safety timer for peace of mind. This utility app provides an extra layer of security for your daily activities.

**Highlights:** Panic Slider for immediate alerts, Anonymous tip submission, Safety Timer, Enhanced campus protection, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arkive.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkive/id6747009867)

Organize important documents and receive automated expiry alerts for passports, licenses, and contracts. This secure iOS app offers on-device processing and a visual timeline for deadline management.

**Highlights:** Automated expiry tracking, Customizable reminders, Military-grade encryption, Timeline view, On-device processing, Secure document storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spartan SOS free?

Spartan SOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arkive. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spartan SOS or Arkive.?

Arkive. is rated higher. Spartan SOS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arkive. averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Spartan SOS or Arkive. have ads?

Neither Spartan SOS nor Arkive. shows ads.

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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.*