# Safe vs Beacon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beacon at 91% against Safe's 67%. Beacon also leads on ratings volume (507 vs 7) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Safe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 507 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Safe's written reviews are positive against 91% of Beacon's.

Safe ships an update every 2 weeks, Beacon every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safe | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-seat/id1666175866/reviews) | **[4.9 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **507** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jennifer Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666175868) | [Keagan Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846614886) |

## What reviewers say

### Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-seat/id1666175866)

This app provides an audio and visual alert system to remind you to check your backseat before exiting your vehicle, helping to prevent children or pets from being left behind in hot or cold cars. It uses Bluetooth GPS locator technology and offers customizable interval alarms for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Audio and visual backseat alerts, Bluetooth GPS locator, Customizable interval alarms, Email/social media sign-up, Free 60-day trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355)

Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.

**Highlights:** Live map of awake mothers, Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker, Mood and wellness tracking, Postpartum journaling, Community forum, Expert resources and guides, Helpful tools and calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Beacon Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Beacon Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safe free?

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

### Is Beacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Safe or Beacon?

Beacon is rated higher. Safe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 507 ratings.

### Do Safe or Beacon have ads?

Neither Safe nor Beacon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Safe or Beacon?

Safe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beacon every 9 days. Most recently, Safe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beacon on October 28, 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.*