Comparison

CPI Security inTouch vs Rave Panic Button

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

Head to head
About

CPI Security inTouch

Monitor and control your home or business security system remotely. Receive real-time notifications for events like alarms, door/window status, and system arming/disarming. Access event history and manage enabled devices for enhanced peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm security system
  • Real-time door and window status
  • System arm/disarm notifications
  • 30-day event history access
  • Email and text notifications for events
  • Control CPI Night Guard devices
Features
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Now CPI makes it just as easy for you to stay connected to what really matters most: your home and family. With the NEW inTouch App from CPI Security, CPI customers can monitor and control their home or business security system through iPhone and iPod touch! With the inTouch App you can - * Arm and disarm your CPI Security System. * See what doors and windows are open in real time. * Be notified when the system is armed or disarmed. Great for school-age children! * Access a 30 day event history. * Access CPI Night Guard enabled devices. Email and Text notifications – With the inTouch service you can set up email and text notifications to come to your iPhone or iPod touch in real time – - when an alarm event occurs - fire, water leak, intrusion, or medical panic - when a specific user arms or disarms the system - when someone opens a door or window - if you left a door or window open - if you forgot to arm the system - if your safe, gun or liquor cabinet is opened - if someone attempts to login to your inTouch account and more! *Functionality depends on the level of inTouch service you have subscribed to. A CPI inTouch user login and password are required to log into this app. Visit www.cpisecurity.com/intouch to learn more or to sign up for service.

About

Rave Panic Button

This app helps you get help faster in emergencies by instantly contacting 9-1-1 and notifying on-site personnel. It can also alert staff for non-911 situations. When calling 9-1-1, it transmits critical incident data to the dispatcher.

Highlights
  • Instant 9-1-1 dialing
  • On-site personnel notification
  • Staff Assist for non-911 alerts
  • Real-time incident data transmission
  • Location services integration
Features
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Rave Panic Button reduces the time before help reaches you in an emergency. For critical emergencies, activate one of the five Rave Panic Buttons to start dialing 9-1-1. When activated at a location configured for your organization, Rave Panic Button also notifies on-site individuals, getting you immediate assistance. For lower-severity issues not requiring a 9-1-1 call, you can use the Staff Assist feature to notify on-site individuals only. Using Staff Assist will not dial 9-1-1. When a Rave Panic Button 9-1-1 call is routed to a participating 9-1-1 center, the 9-1-1 call taker automatically receives real-time, critical incident information such as the emergency type, building floor plans, emergency response plans, and other critical details via Rave's patented Smart911 technology. Rave Panic Button is a product of Rave Mobile Safety, whose industry-leading public safety applications protect millions of people nationwide. Rave Panic Button is free, but works best when your school, business, or other organization subscribes to the service. Notes: • Some Rave Panic Button features require a data connection and access to your phone's location services. • Rave Panic Button works best when you enable Notifications and keep your phone connected to a Wi-Fi network. • You must be authorized by a participating organization to fully access Rave Panic Button’s features. The app automatically checks your authorization status during setup. • Always contact 9-1-1 in an emergency. Rave Panic Button makes it easy by dialing 9-1-1 for you, but you must click the "Call" button after activating Rave Panic Button in order to place the call.

Screenshots

CPI Security inTouch4 screens
Rave Panic Button4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rave Panic Button at 4.8 against CPI Security inTouch's 3.8. Rave Panic Button also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 21%). CPI Security inTouch's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rave Panic Button holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 731 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CPI Security inTouch's written reviews are positive against 57% of Rave Panic Button's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CPI Security inTouch versus Rave Panic Button: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPI Security inTouchRave Panic Button
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.6K ratings)4.8 (731 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews56.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better731
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCPI SecurityRave Mobile Safety

Customer experience

CPI Security inTouch

All ratings1,620 ratings
Positive66.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative67.9%

Rave Panic Button

All ratings731 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.5%

User reviews

CPI Security inTouch

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Reliable security system
  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 🚀 Good video quality
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable camera/video functionality
  • 🐛 Slow app performance
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notifications

Rave Panic Button

From 731 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Saves lives
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 👍 Great design
  • 👍 Powerful app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 No audible alarms
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notification sounds
  • 🐛 Support unresponsive
  • 🐛 Cannot verify phone number
  • 🐛 Audible alert too quiet

Bugs and requests

CPI Security inTouch

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras going offline frequently
  • Inability to access recorded videos
  • Thermostat controls not working properly
  • Inconsistent arming/disarming of system
  • Doorbell camera not capturing footage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to delete/manage recorded videos
  • Improve app responsiveness and stability
  • Provide more customization options
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Enhance notification system

Rave Panic Button

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • No "alarm" sound when activated
  • No audible alarms even with critical alerts enabled
  • Cannot sign up with phone number
  • Cannot verify number
  • App not working
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  • No confirmation text for registration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app/extension
  • Cellular Apple Watch integration
  • Louder audible alarms
  • Ability to use worldwide
  • Clarification on institutional use

In-app purchases

None

CPI Security inTouch

No in-app purchases

None

Rave Panic Button

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPI Security inTouch free?
CPI Security inTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rave Panic Button free?
Rave Panic Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CPI Security inTouch or Rave Panic Button?
Rave Panic Button is rated higher. CPI Security inTouch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rave Panic Button averages 4.8 from 731 ratings.
Do CPI Security inTouch or Rave Panic Button have ads?
Neither CPI Security inTouch nor Rave Panic Button shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPI Security inTouch or Rave Panic Button?
CPI Security inTouch ships an update every 2 months, and Rave Panic Button every 2 months. Most recently, CPI Security inTouch was updated on October 11, 2026 and Rave Panic Button on October 14, 2026.

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