Comparison

Red Panic Button vs Silent Beacon for Business

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
Read full description

**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

Silent Beacon for Business

This app provides an instant emergency alert system for personal and professional safety. It allows users to quickly contact emergency services or designated contacts with a single press, and can be paired with a wearable panic button for enhanced features like two-way communication and discreet alerts.

Highlights
  • Instant emergency alerts
  • Contact emergency services
  • Alert designated contacts
  • Pair with wearable panic button
  • Two-way communication
  • Discreet silent mode
  • Multiple alert modes
Features
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Whether you're on a busy job site, working remotely, or in the office, Silent Beacon keeps you connected and protected. With just one press, you can instantly call emergency services and alert your team, giving you peace of mind that help is always within reach when you need it most. For enhanced security and convenience, pair the app with the Silent Beacon 2.0 wearable panic button, designed to be discreet and always within reach. This Bluetooth®-enabled device integrates seamlessly with the app, unlocking enhanced safety features, such as two-way communication, beacon-to-beacon alerts, and improved wearability, allowing you to call for help in critical moments without needing to reach for your phone. Whether you choose to use the app alone or with the panic button, Silent Beacon 2.0 is your ultimate safety companion, built to integrate effortlessly into your workday and provide the support you need — wherever you are. Key Features: • Committed to Privacy: Silent Beacon never tracks or stores your GPS location unless you activate an alert mode, allowing you the security and privacy you deserve. • Call 911: Instantly connect with emergency services or any pre-programmed contact designated by your company via the app or panic button. • Dispatcher Screen: View the emergency number the panic button will call and the alert groups that will be notified when you activate an alert mode. • Beacon Screen: Pair your panic button, check its battery life, firmware version, and other settings all from within the app. • Two-Way Communication: The panic button is equipped with both a speaker and microphone, the panic button enables direct communication, connecting you with emergency contacts instantly. • One-Button Engagement: With a single press, the app and panic button can initiate a call and share your GPS location via text, email, or push notification to multiple contacts at once. • Silent Mode: Allows you to initiate calls and send emergency alerts discreetly, perfect for situations where you need to deescalate tension without drawing attention. • 6 Alert Modes: The only solution on the market offering multiple alert options, including Emergency Alert, Silent Mode, Footsteps, Check-in, Beacon-to-Beacon, and Low Battery Alerts. These can be activated directly from the app or panic button, preparing you for any situation. • Enhanced Wearability: For maximum convenience and easy access, wear the panic button on the included universal wristband, clip it to your belt, or attach it to a lanyard or keychain—keeping it within reach when you need it most. • Latest Version Guarantee: Our solutions are continuously updated, including both software and firmware, allowing you to have the latest features and most reliable performance for both the app and panic button. Why Choose Silent Beacon? Silent Beacon offers a fully mobile, easy-to-use safety solution that helps protect you wherever you go. Our Bluetooth-enabled Silent Beacon 2.0 panic button pairs seamlessly with the Silent Beacon for Business safety app, providing unmatched convenience and security in any emergency. Silent Beacon 2.0 is designed to go wherever you go, because emergencies happen everywhere. Elevate your safety protocols and take control of your security — for yourself, your team, or your business. Download now and experience the future of personal and employee protection.

Screenshots

Red Panic Button4 screens
Silent Beacon for Business4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Silent Beacon for Business at 100% against Red Panic Button's 29%. Silent Beacon for Business also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Red Panic Button's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (17 vs 5). On price and update cadence 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. Silent Beacon for Business asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Silent Beacon for Business holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Red Panic Button's written reviews are positive against 100% of Silent Beacon for Business's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, Silent Beacon for Business every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Red Panic Button versus Silent Beacon for Business: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Panic ButtonSilent Beacon for Business
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (17 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTDSilent Beacon LLC

Customer experience

Red Panic Button

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

Silent Beacon for Business

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Red Panic Button

Subscriptions1
  • Single User Full Version$0.991 Month
None

Silent Beacon for Business

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Red Panic Button free?
Red Panic Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silent Beacon for Business free?
Silent Beacon for Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Red Panic Button or Silent Beacon for Business?
Silent Beacon for Business is rated higher. Red Panic Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Silent Beacon for Business averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Red Panic Button or Silent Beacon for Business have ads?
Red Panic Button shows ads; Silent Beacon for Business does not.
Which is updated more often, Red Panic Button or Silent Beacon for Business?
Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, and Silent Beacon for Business every 2 months. Most recently, Red Panic Button was updated on November 6, 2026 and Silent Beacon for Business on November 3, 2026.

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