Comparison

HELPme vs REDENES

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

Head to head
About

HELPme

This app provides instant access to support and resources for organizations and their communities. Users can find customized information, connect with crisis counselors via text, or anonymously request help. Administrators can manage resources, communicate securely, and send broadcast messages.

Highlights
  • Customized community resources
  • Crisis text line access
  • Anonymous help request service
  • Two-way secure messaging
  • Central admin platform
  • Broadcast message capability
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HELPme makes it easy for schools and other organizations to give everybody access to support and resources. The three main access methods are: • RESOURCES - customized information and help at your community, local, state, and national levels • CRISIS TEXT LINE - reach out to trained crisis counselors via text • ASK FOR HELP - an anonymous request service for your school or community. It includes a two-way Messenger to continue a conversation linked to the original request. With this free mobile HELPme app, people have instant access to information and counselors when needed. Asking for help for themselves or others is just a tap away. Administrators in an organization use a smart and easy central admin platform where they can review incidents, communicate securely via two-way messaging, and manage resources supplied through the app. They can also send broadcast messages to app users in the organization. The HELPme app and central platform support private, secure, and anonymous access, and help create safe, smart places for people to live, work, and learn.

About

REDENES

Features
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REDENES – Built for First Responders. Designed for Readiness. REDENES is a mission-critical platform that delivers real-time emergency alerts, voice communication, and incident management tools—everything your agency needs to stay connected, informed, and ready to respond. Designed to integrate seamlessly with dispatch systems, REDENES ensures your team never misses an alert with instant notifications, silent override functionality, and built-in push-to-talk communication. Key Features: • Real-Time Notifications & Alerts Instant emergency call alerts and agency-wide messages with priority delivery—even when a device is in silent mode. • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Secure, real-time voice communication to keep your team in sync during active incidents. • Incident Tracking & Management Track and manage active and past incidents with detailed logs and organizational tools. • Custom Agency Modules Configure REDENES to your department’s exact needs with custom tools and layouts. • Full Calendar Integration Share and manage events, training schedules, and agency activities in one place. • In-App Messaging & Email Campaigns Communicate with your team through built-in messaging or send email announcements right from the app. • GPS Conversion & Mapping Tools Easily convert and share GPS coordinates to improve situational awareness in the field. • Weather Integration Access real-time weather data to support planning and response decisions. • Critical Info Access Store and retrieve training certifications, maintenance logs, lock/gate codes, and more—fast and securely. • Interagency Interoperability View and respond to mutual aid requests with neighboring departments for enhanced coordination. From routine operations to large-scale emergencies, REDENES equips your team with the tools needed to act with speed, clarity, and confidence.

Screenshots

HELPme4 screens
REDENES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: REDENES at fortnightly against HELPme's every 6 weeks. HELPme's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HELPme ships an update every 6 weeks, REDENES fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HELPme versus REDENES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHELPmeREDENES
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB435 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightspeed Solutions, LLCWilliam Richards

In-app purchases

None

HELPme

No in-app purchases

None

REDENES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HELPme free?
HELPme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is REDENES free?
REDENES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HELPme or REDENES have ads?
Neither HELPme nor REDENES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HELPme or REDENES?
HELPme ships an update every 6 weeks, and REDENES fortnightly. Most recently, HELPme was updated on June 11, 2026 and REDENES on September 18, 2026.

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