# Red Panic Button vs SEND HELP

The clearest difference is rating: SEND HELP at 3.1 against Red Panic Button's 2.5. SEND HELP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Red Panic Button's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

SEND HELP holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 29% positive.

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, SEND HELP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Panic Button | SEND HELP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-panic-button/id422029296/reviews) | **[3.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-help-sos-panic-button/id517707164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **29.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/422029299) | [Kevin Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/517707167) |

## 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 |


### SEND HELP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-help-sos-panic-button/id517707164)

This app provides a quick and simple way to send emergency alerts to pre-selected contacts via SMS and email. It can also post your location to social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter with a single tap, helping loved ones find you in dangerous situations.

**Highlights:** One-push alert sending, Pre-defined emergency messages, Separate contacts for SMS and email, Facebook wall posting, Twitter posting, Optional GPS location sharing

**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 SEND HELP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Panic Button or SEND HELP?

SEND HELP is rated higher. Red Panic Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SEND HELP averages 3.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Red Panic Button or SEND HELP have ads?

Red Panic Button shows ads; SEND HELP does not.

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

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, and SEND HELP every 8 months. Most recently, Red Panic Button was updated on August 26, 2026 and SEND HELP on September 27, 2026.

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