Comparison

Niban vs Ready Call

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

Head to head
About

Niban

Features
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The app icon is a blue "2". Try placing it next to the "Ichiban" (with "1") icon on your home screen for easy access. Just like a TV remote, simply tap the numbered icon to start a video call - tap "1" for one person, "2" for another. For Beginners: 1) For senior beginners, we recommend having a family member help with the initial setup. 2) Let them know: "I've added another contact. You can now video call with [name]" and "Look for the blue '2' icon." 3) After setup, please help them test the connection and guide them through their first calls. Setup and Operation: Same simple process as "Ichiban" app.

About

Ready Call

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Ready Call provides quick access to emergency and essential service numbers worldwide, ensuring you're always prepared wherever you go. Key features: • Global coverage: Access emergency and important numbers for any country • Smart location: Automatically detects your country to show relevant numbers • Offline access: View previously loaded numbers without internet connection • Location sharing: Share your exact location with emergency services when needed • Multi-language support: Available in English and French • Apple Watch support: Quick access to emergency numbers right from your wrist Essential features: • Emergency numbers: Police, fire, medical, and more • Useful services: Local authorities, transportation, and other essential contacts • Smart search: Quickly find numbers by category or service type • Country selection: Manually choose any country's emergency numbers • Nearby landmarks: Helps identify your location for emergency services Privacy focused: • No account required • Location data never stored permanently • No personal information collected • Works offline • Privacy-first design Important notes: • Emergency numbers are accessible even without network coverage • Regular updates ensure number accuracy • Some features require location permissions for optimal functionality • Not a replacement for emergency services • Internet connection required for initial number loading and updates Stay prepared for any situation with Ready Call - your global emergency and essential numbers companion.

Screenshots

Niban4 screens
Ready Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Niban at every 2 months against Ready Call's every 8 months. Niban also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Niban ships an update every 2 months, Ready Call every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Niban versus Ready Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNibanReady Call
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuko NakataVincent Pommaz

In-app purchases

None

Niban

No in-app purchases

None

Ready Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niban free?
Niban is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ready Call free?
Ready Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niban or Ready Call have ads?
Neither Niban nor Ready Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niban or Ready Call?
Niban ships an update every 2 months, and Ready Call every 8 months. Most recently, Niban was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ready Call on October 4, 2026.

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