# Red Panic Button vs Alert

The clearest difference is rating: Alert at 4.3 against Red Panic Button's 2.5. Alert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Red Panic Button's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Panic Button sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alert holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Red Panic Button's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alert's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, Alert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Panic Button | Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-panic-button/id422029296/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alert-com/id1316289742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **28.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/422029299) | [Alert Protection Services Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316289741) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Panic Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-panic-button/id422029296)

This app provides a one-touch solution for emergencies. Upon activation, it sends your location and a customizable alert message via SMS or email to pre-set contacts. It also offers features like voice recording and emergency number dialing.

**Highlights:** Send Panic SMS, Send Panic Email, Record voice message, Customizable alert text, Emergency Number feature, Works with Apple Watch

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single User Full Version | $0.99 | per month |


### Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alert-com/id1316289742)

This emergency notification system allows users to quickly report active threats, medical emergencies, or requests for assistance with a single button push. Alerts are simultaneously sent to first responders, facility staff, and a call center for rapid response.

**Highlights:** Three-button push alerts (Active Threat, Medical, Need Assistance), Simultaneous alerts to first responders, facility staff, and call center, Real-time threat reporting, Efficient emergency communication, Tailored response to emergency nature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Panic Button free?

Red Panic Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Panic Button or Alert?

Alert is rated higher. Red Panic Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Alert averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Red Panic Button or Alert have ads?

Red Panic Button shows ads; Alert does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red Panic Button or Alert?

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, and Alert every 2 months. Most recently, Red Panic Button was updated on October 6, 2026 and Alert on September 22, 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.*