# Pager vs ActiveAlert

The clearest difference is rating: ActiveAlert at 4.1 against Pager's 3.6. ActiveAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (55% vs 31%). Pager's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ActiveAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ActiveAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveAlert has 738 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Pager's written reviews are positive against 55% of ActiveAlert's.

Pager ships an update every 3 weeks, ActiveAlert every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pager | ActiveAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pager/id324459679/reviews) | **[4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **738** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMC Logic LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/324459682) | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) |

## What reviewers say

### Pager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pager/id324459679)

This app simulates a traditional pager, offering features like delivery confirmation and end-to-end security. Send messages directly from your phone, website, or email, with options for a dedicated touch-tone number for numeric pages.

**Highlights:** Delivery confirmation, End-to-end SSL security, Choice of ringtones, Repeat alerts, Messages to 5 devices, Custom or random pager number, Touch-tone service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Touch-Tone Service (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscription for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Subscription for 3 months | $13.99 | one-time |
| Subscription for 1 year | $48.99 | one-time |


### ActiveAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138)

This app provides essential call details directly on your smartphone, eliminating the need to manually record information or enter addresses while driving. It automatically maps alarm locations, facilitates real-time response coordination, and organizes past and current calls.

**Highlights:** Real-time call details on smartphone, Automatic alarm location mapping, Real-time response coordination map, Access photos and documents, Converts dispatch data, Manage past and current calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant map updates
- 🚀 Reliable app
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Useful features like map markers and personnel details
- 👍 Customizable alert tones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive notifications that don't provide new information
- 🐛 Inability to delete multiple alerts at once
- 🐛 Inconsistent theme colors
- 🐛 Slow loading times and lags
- 🐛 Apple Watch compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Continuous paging/re-alerting issues
- Inability to disable repeat paging
- Alerts not working when phone is on silent
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Favorites or saved calls list
- Ability to adjust alert volume
- More alert tone options
- Improved map routing and integration
- Customizable themes and color schemes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pager free?

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

### Is ActiveAlert free?

ActiveAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pager or ActiveAlert?

ActiveAlert is rated higher. Pager averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ActiveAlert averages 4.1 from 738 ratings.

### Do Pager or ActiveAlert have ads?

Neither Pager nor ActiveAlert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pager or ActiveAlert?

Pager ships an update every 3 weeks, and ActiveAlert every 8 days. Most recently, Pager was updated on June 1, 2026 and ActiveAlert on September 29, 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.*