Help Alert vs ImFine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Help Alert
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Streamlined automatic care and safety communication, in one powerful inexpensive app for the well-being of your loved ones and lone workers. It can also be used as a Medication reminder for those you are caring for. This App automatically calls loved ones or lone workers with your pre-recorded message. If no response – it will call again after 15 minutes. If no response from second call the App will automatically notify the emergency contact person requesting a check on the well-being of their loved one or lone worker A notification is sent each weekend as a sensitive reminder to make a live call to your loved one. The receiver of the welfare call does not need to download any app whatsoever. The app is only downloaded on the mobile phone of the person who is making the welfare call. This app can make a call to either a mobile/cell phone or a landline-based phone Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ImFine
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The concept is simple: If you don't check in, ImFine will notify your emergency contact automatically. ImFine acts as a digital "Dead Man's Switch" for your safety. It is designed for people living alone, outdoor adventurers, or anyone who wants a safety net without checking in with people every single day. HOW IT WORKS: Set a Timer: Choose a check-in interval (e.g., 24 hours, 48 hours). Daily Check-in: Open the app and tap to confirm you are safe. This resets the timer. Automated Alert: If the timer runs out and you haven't checked in, ImFine automatically sends an email to your trusted contact with your preset message. KEY FEATURES: Server-Side Monitoring: The countdown runs on our secure cloud server. Even if your phone is lost, broken, or out of battery, the alert will still be sent if you don't check in. Custom "Will Message": Pre-write a message (e.g., your location details, passwords, or a personal note) that is only sent when the emergency trigger fires. Mood Diary: A simple calendar to track your daily mood history while you check in. Privacy Focused: No location tracking. No ads. Your data is yours. Why use ImFine? Most safety apps require you to press a "Panic Button" when you are in trouble. But what if you can't press it? ImFine works the opposite way: It alerts people because you DIDN'T press the button. Download ImFine and set up your safety net today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ImFine at every 3 days against Help Alert's every 3 weeks. Help Alert's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Help Alert sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month and ImFine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Help Alert ships an update every 3 weeks, ImFine every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Help Alert | ImFine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | SAFETY ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD | OneBoom Media |
In-app purchases
Help Alert
- Add People For Care$3.001 Month
- Add Forth People For Care$4.001 Month
- Add People For Care$5.001 Month
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- 1 person $7.99 USD3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- 2 persons $15.98Â USD$13.991 Month
ImFine
- Weekly Subscribe3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Subscribe3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly Subscribe3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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