Comparison

DistantEmergency vs ShieldSOS

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

Head to head
About

DistantEmergency

This app helps you send emergency services to distant locations when you witness an emergency and no one else can call for help. It allows you to find and call 911 or emergency dispatch agencies for U.S. locations.

Highlights
  • Find emergency dispatch agencies
  • Call 911 for U.S. locations
  • Send emergency services remotely
  • Communicate with distant contacts
  • Save emergency contact information
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DistantEmergency is a must for anyone who communicates with friends, family or colleagues in distant locations, especially by video. If you witness someone having a sudden emergency with no one on scene able to call for help, you could be their only hope…from hundreds of miles away.  DistantEmergency lets you find, save and, if ever necessary, call the 911/emergency dispatch agency for U.S. locations. There is no faster way to send emergency services to a distant location.

About

ShieldSOS

This security system app allows users to monitor and activate their devices for personal safety. It offers customizable settings for sirens, strobe lights, and pepper spray, with options for multi-location management and integration with emergency services.

Highlights
  • Instant security activation
  • Customizable device settings
  • Multi-location management
  • Optional RapidSOS e911 integration
  • Pepper spray refill program
  • Smart home compatibility
Features
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Experience powerful protection at your fingertips with the ShieldSOS app. Designed to keep you safe and secure, ShieldSOS offers a range of customizable features that put control back in your hands. Whether at home or managing a business, ShieldSOS makes it easy to monitor and activate your devices when it matters most. Why Choose ShieldSOS? ShieldSOS is built for those who value safety without the complexity. Our intuitive app interface makes it simple to customize your protection settings, manage multiple locations, and activate your devices with a single touch. Key Features: 1. Instant Security Activation: Press and hold the SOS button to activate your ShieldSOS device according to your custom presets. Combine a piercing siren, flashing strobe lights, and a powerful pepper spray to deter threats in seconds. Set a delay for the pepper spray to activate after the siren and lights, allowing for safer deployment. 2. Customizable Device Settings: Control each ShieldSOS device through the app, adjusting which features are enabled during an emergency. Choose between full activation or a tailored combination of siren, strobe lights, and pepper spray. Set up to 8 devices on a single account, giving you comprehensive coverage across your property. 3. Multi-Location Management: Whether you have one property or several, manage them effortlessly through the app. The “My Places” feature allows you to organize devices by address, making it simple to monitor multiple locations. Switch between locations in seconds to ensure each place remains protected. 4. Premium Safety Services: RapidSOS Integration: Upgrade to Premium to automatically connect with RapidSOS e911 emergency services when the SOS button is pressed. This ensures your location is immediately shared with first responders, giving you more time to focus on safety. Pepper Spray Refill Program: Premium members receive free canister replacements after each device deployment – just submit proof via the ShieldSOS website. Stay protected with the peace of mind that comes from automatic emergency assistance and hassle-free refills. 5. Smart Home Compatibility: Integrate ShieldSOS with participating home security brands, including SkyBell, to create a seamless and robust security ecosystem. Enhance your existing security setup by incorporating ShieldSOS’s powerful deterrent features. Why Go Premium? ShieldSOS Premium gives you more than just device control – it connects you directly to RapidSOS e911 services when you need it most. This life-saving integration ensures that first responders receive your location instantly, allowing you to stay focused on your safety. Plus, enjoy the convenience of the Pepper Spray Refill Program to keep your devices ready for action. Simple Setup and Control: Setting up your ShieldSOS device is quick and intuitive. Pair your device in minutes, customize your activation settings, and take control of your safety. The app’s home screen displays all active devices, giving you a real-time view of your security status. Stay Safe with ShieldSOS: Don’t just monitor – protect. The ShieldSOS app empowers you to take action, whether you’re managing a single device or overseeing multiple locations. With smart integration, customizable settings, and the power of RapidSOS, ShieldSOS is more than a security device – it’s your personal safety companion. Download the ShieldSOS app today and experience a new standard in non-lethal protection. Stay prepared, stay secure, and stop trouble in its tracks.

Screenshots

DistantEmergency4 screens
ShieldSOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShieldSOS at none against DistantEmergency's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DistantEmergency sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. ShieldSOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DistantEmergency against 5.0 for ShieldSOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DistantEmergency ships an update every 5 weeks, ShieldSOS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DistantEmergency versus ShieldSOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistantEmergencyShieldSOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeymaker Cyber LLCShieldSOS LLC

Customer experience

DistantEmergency

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShieldSOS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DistantEmergency

Subscriptions1
  • Create Multiple Contacts$4.991 Year
None

ShieldSOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DistantEmergency free?
DistantEmergency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShieldSOS free?
ShieldSOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DistantEmergency or ShieldSOS?
DistantEmergency and ShieldSOS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do DistantEmergency or ShieldSOS have ads?
Neither DistantEmergency nor ShieldSOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DistantEmergency or ShieldSOS?
DistantEmergency ships an update every 5 weeks, and ShieldSOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, DistantEmergency was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShieldSOS on October 24, 2026.

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