Comparison

SOS EU ALP vs Puffree

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

Head to head
About

SOS EU ALP

This emergency app uses your smartphone's GPS to send your location to rescue coordination centers in Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Bavaria. It can initiate calls and transmit data for faster assistance during medical emergencies, rescues, or fire incidents.

Highlights
  • GPS position reading
  • Emergency call initiation
  • Data transmission to rescue centers
  • Supports Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Bavaria
  • Works outside participating regions (calls 112)
  • Active support from EUSALP
Features
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The app "SOS EU ALP" (formerly name "Notfall App fΓΌr Tirol") reads your position (x, y coordinates) from your smartphone. In case of an emergency, this position will be used to inform the appropriate rescue coordination centre (Tyrol, South Tyrol or Bavaria). It may be used in case of an emergency where you need medical care (by air or ground), get rescued from water or mountains or need the fire brigade. In case of an emergency the activated app will start a telephone call with the emergency call center (only if the position of the smartphone is in Tyrol or South Tyrol). At the same time the collected data is sent. This makes it possible to receive help quick and efficient. Outside of the borders of Tyrol, South Tyrol and Bavaria emergencies are reported to the appropriate rescue coordination centre too. In such cases the app calls 112 but do not send any data. Participating control centers (countries): *) "Leitstelle Tirol" (www.leitstelle.tirol) for the province of Tyrol (Austria) *) Emergency centre of the province of Bolzano / South Tyrol (Italy) *) Emergency centres in Bavaria (Germany) This app is supported actively by EUSALP (EU startegy for the alpine region).

About

Puffree

Features
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Puffree helps you quit vaping. Completely free, no ads, no account. Most apps in this category cost money. Puffree doesn't, and that won't change. Fighting an addiction shouldn't cost you anything. If the app helps you, you can chip in. But you never have to. WHAT PUFFREE DOES - A living timeline: watch in real time what your body is pulling off. 22 stages from the first 20 minutes to the one-year mark, carefully researched. No made-up numbers. - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: your progress at a glance, count puffs without opening the app. - Reduce first, then quit: if cold turkey isn't for you, count your puffs and the app lowers your daily limit in steps until your quit day. - Plan your quit day: pick a date and get ready for it. - Craving SOS: a craving only lasts a few minutes. A guided breathing exercise with strong haptics or two minutes of movement get you through it, with your personal reason to quit right there when you need it. - Craving journal and peak hours: one tap after each craving. The app shows you when and why it gets hard. - Relapse without shame: most people need several attempts. You never lose your overall progress, and the app helps you spot your triggers. - Your plant grows: from seed to full bloom after one year. - Knowledge: eight short articles on withdrawal, sleep, exercise, weight and relapse. Honest, no fluff. - Money saved, savings goal, cravings beaten, longest streak: your numbers, always visible. - Backup: export your data and restore it on a new iPhone. - Milestone notifications during the critical first days. - Dark mode for the night, because cravings don't keep office hours. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is stored on your device only. No account, no tracking, no analytics, no data sharing. We don't even know you're using it. Available in English and German. Content is based on widely accepted knowledge about nicotine withdrawal and is not medical advice.

Screenshots

SOS EU ALP4 screens
Puffree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOS EU ALP at none against Puffree's 3. SOS EU ALP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Puffree's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Puffree sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SOS EU ALP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOS EU ALP ships an update every 6 months, Puffree every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
SOS EU ALP versus Puffree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOS EU ALPPuffree
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeitstelle Tirol gemeinnutzige GmbHTobias Paltz

In-app purchases

None

SOS EU ALP

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Puffree

One-time3
  • Small thanks$0.99
  • Thanks πŸ’š$2.99
  • Big thanks 🌱$8.99

Questions

Is SOS EU ALP free?
SOS EU ALP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puffree free?
Puffree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SOS EU ALP or Puffree have ads?
Neither SOS EU ALP nor Puffree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOS EU ALP or Puffree?
SOS EU ALP ships an update every 6 months, and Puffree every 10 days. Most recently, SOS EU ALP was updated on October 7, 2026 and Puffree on October 10, 2026.

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