# ResQ vs Adapt Aware

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Adapt Aware at 3 against ResQ's 1. ResQ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ResQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Adapt Aware sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ResQ against 5.0 for Adapt Aware. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

ResQ ships an update every 3 weeks, Adapt Aware fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ResQ | Adapt Aware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resq-app/id1622219493/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adapt-aware/id6504078203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FindMeNow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622219495) | [Adapt Intelligence, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552432280) |

## What reviewers say

### ResQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resq-app/id1622219493)

This app pairs with smart jewelry to provide discreet safety. It allows users to send emergency alerts with live location to contacts or 911 with a simple button press. The app also offers background audio recording and integration with smartwatches for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Discreet panic button in jewelry, Instant alerts with live location, Contact 911 or emergency agents, Background audio recording, Smartwatch integration, In-app chat and contact groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ResQ Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| ResQ Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ResQ Complete Protection - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| ResQ Yearly Subscriptions | $59.99 | per year |
| ResQ Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| ResQ Complete Protection - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### Adapt Aware

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adapt-aware/id6504078203)

This app helps parents protect their children by providing real-time safety alerts and location sharing. It offers features like SOS signals, community creation for groups, and the ability to mark important places.

**Highlights:** Real-time danger alerts, Location sharing, SOS distress signal, Community group creation, Add and save important places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Awareness | $9.99 | per month |
| Awareness (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Sanctuary | $19.99 | per month |
| Sanctuary (1 Month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Awareness | $99.99 | per year |
| Awareness | $99.99 | per year |
| Sanctuary | $144.99 | per year |
| Sanctuary | $144.99 | per year |
| Sanctuary | $147.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $150.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ResQ free?

ResQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Adapt Aware free?

Adapt Aware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ResQ or Adapt Aware?

ResQ and Adapt Aware are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do ResQ or Adapt Aware have ads?

Neither ResQ nor Adapt Aware shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ResQ or Adapt Aware?

ResQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Adapt Aware fortnightly. Most recently, ResQ was updated on July 5, 2026 and Adapt Aware on September 17, 2026.

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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.*