Comparison

ResQ vs ResQLink

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

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About

ResQ

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
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ResQ offers elegant smart jewelry that provides discreet safety at the touch of a button by merging the aesthetics of fine jewelry with advanced technology with a hidden panic button in the necklaces and bracelets. A BLE device is hidden behind the jewelry and allows you to instantly contact family, friends, or 911. A single-click of the device discretely sends alerts with live location to contacts and a double-click also connects you to a live emergency agent who can reach an emergency monitoring service on your behalf and dispatch emergency responders to your location. ResQ users include: • Professionals working late-night shifts • College students • School aged children • People using dating apps to meet new people • People in remote/isolated outdoor areas • Seniors or anyone with health concerns who require sending alerts quickly • Travelers going to new/unfamiliar places • Anyone interested in safety-wearable technology and elegant jewelry ResQ products are stylish, discreet, easily accessible and use BLE technology to pair with ResQ app • Design & Elegance – Crafted with precision, ResQ marries elegance with functionality. Made with high-quality materials, ResQ is durable and fashionable. You no longer need to compromise on style for safety • Discreet – With advanced electronics and software integrated into ResQ’s jewelry and app, a press of a button allows discreet and live location updates to your trusted contacts for up to 24 hours along with reaching 911 • Multilevel Alert – ResQ allows you to choose between a) Single-click at the back of your jewelry for silent alerts to your contacts and b) Double-click for alerts to your contacts along with audible alarm and reaching 911, giving you the option that best suits your needs in any situation • Background Audio Recordings – When an alarm is activated, ResQ discreetly records audio, based on your phone’s capabilities and sends it with location updates • Multiple ways to start Alert – Forgot your ResQ jewelry? No worries - you can send the alert with your phone or smartwatch • One Subscription for Multiple ResQ items – pair multiple ResQ jewelry items to the same account on your ResQ-App with one subscription to seamlessly switch styles at no additional cost • Compatible with smart watches – ResQ seamlessly integrates with Wear OS, providing an alert screen on your smartwatch for quick initiation and cancellation of alerts. This ensures that safety is just a glance away, allowing you to discreetly activate alerts directly from your wrist • Empowering while protecting privacy – ResQ’s live location tracking is enabled ONLY when you press the button in an emergency • Easy to use – ResQ is designed to be user-friendly and ensures that you can activate the panic button quickly without drawing attention • In-app Chat and contact groups – ResQ allows you to send chats within the app to emergency contacts and lets you create contact groups to preselect for maximum flexibility • Range of colors – With style and safety in mind, ResQ jewelry is available in a wide range of colors and forms (bracelet, necklace) • Subscriptions – ResQ has a monthly or yearly subscription fee with bundled discount rates • Bluetooth Low Energy – Allows ResQ to automatically connect to your smartphone within 20-30 feet • GPS – Once triggered, ResQ-App allows contacts and 911 to receive your GPS location by tracking your phone • Easy Cancellation – False alarm? No worries, with a personal pin, the app allows you to easily cancel an alert to let your loved ones know you’re okay • Long Lasting & Replaceable Battery - No need to charge the device. The coin cell battery inside will last up to a year. When the battery is low, the app sends a notification to replace the battery See our website for instructions! Visit www.resqjewelry.com to purchase your ResQ jewelry and install the ResQ-App to pair and complete the setup. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ResQLink

Features
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This app is not a substitute for 911. It does NOT connect to, communicate with, or dispatch any official emergency services (police, fire, or ambulance). In a true emergency, you should always contact 911 or your local emergency number directly. This app is designed to share your location with your personal, pre-selected contacts only. Be Prepared. Stay Safe. Act Fast. Emergency Ready is the essential app that could save your life and the lives of your loved ones. In crisis situations, every second matters - and having immediate access to critical emergency information can make all the difference. Pre-programmed emergency service numbers (911, Poison Control) Personal emergency contacts with one-tap calling Medical provider information instantly accessible Relationship identifiers for quick recognition EMERGENCY LOCATIONS & NAVIGATION Find nearest hospitals, police stations, and emergency services Real-time directions to critical facilities Distance and estimated travel time displayed One-tap calling to emergency facilities EVACUATION PLANNING MADE SIMPLE Designated evacuation points and routes Public shelters and emergency assembly areas Personal meeting points for family coordination Quick access to evacuation procedures CRITICAL MEDICAL INFORMATION Blood type, allergies, and medical conditions prominently displayed Current medications and dosages Emergency medical contacts Treatment preferences and restrictions SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE Insurance cards and policy information Emergency identification documents Quick access when first responders need information Secure, offline storage for privacy KEY FEATURES: Clean, intuitive interface designed for high-stress situations Works offline - no internet required for stored information Large, easy-to-read text and buttons Quick navigation optimized for emergency use Regular reminder notifications to keep information updated Secure data protection with biometric access options WHO NEEDS EMERGENCY READY: Families with children, elderly, or special needs members Individuals with medical conditions or allergies People living in disaster-prone areas Travelers and frequent commuters College students living away from home Anyone who values preparedness and peace of mind REAL SITUATIONS WHERE EMERGENCY READY HELPS: Medical emergencies requiring immediate treatment information Natural disasters requiring evacuation Car accidents where ID and insurance info is needed Traveling in unfamiliar areas during emergencies Family separation during crisis situations Don't wait for an emergency to wish you were prepared. Download Emergency Ready today and have peace of mind knowing you're ready for whatever life throws your way. Emergency preparedness isn't just smart - it's essential. Be ready.

Screenshots

ResQ4 screens
ResQLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ResQLink at none against ResQ's 6. ResQ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. ResQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ResQLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ResQ versus ResQLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResQResQLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFindMeNow LLCPranaya Deepak Maganti

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ResQ

Subscriptions6
  • ResQ Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • ResQ Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • ResQ Complete Protection - Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • ResQ Yearly Subscriptions$59.991 Year
  • ResQ Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year
  • ResQ Complete Protection - Yearly$99.991 Year
None

ResQLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ResQ free?
ResQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ResQLink free?
ResQLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ResQ or ResQLink have ads?
Neither ResQ nor ResQLink shows ads.

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