Comparison

Red Panic Button vs Security Alarm

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

Head to head
About

Red Panic Button

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
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**Red Panic Button is now a universal app** When you are in trouble press the Red Panic Button! You just have to set a panic number or mail address and the phone will send a message which contains your address and location, determined using the fine GPS based or coarse GSM based coordinates. Features: - Send Panic SMS (works only on iPhone and iPad 3G) - Automatically send Panic email to designated email list - Retina display ready - Uses GPS/Network (where available on iPhone and iPad 3G) to determine your location or Wifi (on the iPod touch and iPad Wifi) - Emergency Number feature! You can now set the Emergency Number that is called at the press of the Red Panic Button. The number can be set from app settings. - Record voice feature! You can now send a recording to designated email list - Alert text customization Free features: -Send Panic SMS -Send Panic Email - Photo/video alert message - Audio alert message - One Secondary Alert - Works with Apple Watch - Works with BLE Alert Button Single User Subscription features: - No ADS - Unlimited panic contacts (We don't upload your contacts to server) - Unlimited Secondary Alerts Terms of use - https://www.redpanicbutton.com/legal/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy - https://www.redpanicbutton.com/legal/privacy-policy/ Tips: - To reach more friends, multiple email addresses and phone numbers can be added - Stay tuned for more features ___ Red Panic Button requires internet connection in order to display the current address and send the email message. The Panic SMS feature does not work on iPod touch and iPad Wifi! Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Security Alarm

This app helps protect your phone from unauthorized access by triggering an alarm and capturing a selfie of anyone who tries to touch or take your device. It offers multiple protection modes and advanced features to identify and deter intruders.

Highlights
  • Capture intruder selfies
  • Motion detection alarm
  • Power cable unplug alarm
  • Headset unplug alarm
  • Pocket mode alarm
  • Passcode and biometric lock
  • Background alarm operation
Features
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Best Security Alarm To Protect Your iPhone from your family members, friends and strangers trying to intrude into your phone privacy. “Security Alarm - AntiTheft” - Simply activate the Alarm and capture intruders Selfie, when your phone is touched or taken by intruder, you can catch nosey family, friends or strangers red handed! Using this App, you can protect your iPhone with “6” strong Modes: Smart Protection Modes 1. Motion Mode
Place your iPhone on a stable surface and start monitoring. If unexpected movement is detected, the app can trigger an alarm to draw attention to the device. 2. Power Mode
Monitor your charging connection and receive an alarm if the charging cable is disconnected while protection is active. Ideal for charging at work, in hotels, airports, cafés, or other shared spaces. 3. Audio Mode
Protect your iPhone while headphones or supported audio accessories are connected. The app can alert you when the monitored audio connection is interrupted. 4. Pocket Mode
Start monitoring before placing your iPhone in a pocket or bag. An alarm can sound when the device is removed, helping you react quickly in crowded or public places. 5. Silent Watch Mode Watch Mode provides discreet monitoring when you want to know who may have handled your iPhone. Silent monitoring without a loud alarm. When Watch Mode is active and the required monitoring screen remains open, the app can automatically capture photos after detected interaction. Review captured photos later in the private Intruder Gallery. 6. Notify Mode -Device unlock activity review Notify Mode records app-observed unlock activity while monitoring is active. When you return, review the detected time and confirm whether the activity was yours. This mode is useful when your iPhone may be accessible to family members, friends, coworkers, or other people in a shared environment. Customize your protection - Select your preferred alarm sound- 6 in app + from your device - Adjust alarm volume level - Turn vibration on or off - Alarm Sound On/Off  - Set Protection Start Delay Time - as You Prefer - Adjust motion sensitivity - Choose the number of intruder photos will capture at event trigger - Configure each protection mode independently FEATURES:  - Capture Intruders Selfie - Multiple Intruders Selfie, with Different Angles, Chance of Identify Intruders Increase - Share Intruders Photo among your Family and Friend Circle - View Break In Attempts by Intruder - Displayed On Icon - Passcode Lock with 4 Digit Pin Code - TouchID, FaceID Support to Stop Alarm - Reset or recover your app passcode - Auto Lock Maximum Volume Control. - Vibrates when Alarm Fire - Set On/Off - Accurate Motion-Sensing Algorithm. - Back up supported app data with iCloud Designed For Everyday Situations Security Alarm is useful when: - Leaving your iPhone on a desk - Charging in a public or shared location - Using headphones at the gym or while travelling - Carrying your phone in a pocket or bag - Monitoring access in a shared home or workplace - Checking whether someone handled your device while you were away Protect your iPhone with flexible monitoring, customizable alerts, discreet photo capture, and clear activity review—all in one modern security app. Use “Security Alarm - AntiTheft” app in iPhone when you are in crowded public place, in the shower, sleeping, or just away from your device, to trigger an alarm & capture a photo of intruder trying to peek into your phone. Important: Security Alarm is designed as an additional deterrent and monitoring tool. It cannot guarantee prevention of theft, unauthorized access, loss, or damage. Some features require the app to remain open and visible while monitoring is active. Availability may depend on device capabilities, permissions, and iOS limitations. Disclaimer : This app working in background mode, it will drain your battery so use it only when you need to protect your iPhone.

Screenshots

Red Panic Button4 screens
Security Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Security Alarm at 4.3 against Red Panic Button's 2.5. Security Alarm also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 29%) and ratings volume (527 vs 17). Red Panic Button's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Red Panic Button sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Security Alarm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Security Alarm holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Alarm has 527 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Red Panic Button's written reviews are positive against 55% of Security Alarm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, Security Alarm every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Red Panic Button versus Security Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Panic ButtonSecurity Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (17 ratings)4.3 (527 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews54.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17527 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTDNileshKumar Rathod

Customer experience

Red Panic Button

All ratings17 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative66.7%

Security Alarm

All ratings526 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Red Panic Button

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Security Alarm

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Alarm goes off randomly
  • Can't turn off alarm
  • App crashes
  • Doesn't detect intruders
  • Incompatible with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Delay alarm to allow disabling
  • Link photos to email
  • Improve headphone detection
  • Add timer to unlock
  • Improve low light photo quality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Red Panic Button

Subscriptions1
  • Single User Full Version$0.991 Month
2 purchases

Security Alarm

One-time2
  • Remove All Ads$3.99
  • Full Version + Remove All Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Red Panic Button free?
Red Panic Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Security Alarm free?
Security Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Red Panic Button or Security Alarm?
Security Alarm is rated higher. Red Panic Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Security Alarm averages 4.3 from 527 ratings.
Do Red Panic Button or Security Alarm have ads?
Both Red Panic Button and Security Alarm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Red Panic Button or Security Alarm?
Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, and Security Alarm every 6 weeks. Most recently, Red Panic Button was updated on October 22, 2026 and Security Alarm on October 29, 2026.

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