# Red Panic Button vs Action Button Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Action Button Pro at 3.7 against Red Panic Button's 2.5. Action Button Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Red Panic Button's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Panic Button sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Action Button Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Action Button Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Red Panic Button's written reviews are positive against 36% of Action Button Pro's.

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, Action Button Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Panic Button | Action Button Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-panic-button/id422029296/reviews) | **[3.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-button-pro/id6471029467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/422029299) | [ShabzCo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321133814) |

## 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 |


### Action Button Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-button-pro/id6471029467)

Customize your iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button with custom conditions and actions. Automate app launches based on your current activity, location, or even sports game schedules. Explore unique combinations and suggest new features.

**Highlights:** Create custom conditions, Assign actions to conditions, Automate app launches, Location-based triggers, Activity-based triggers, Sports game integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Action Button Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Action Button Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlock Action Button Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Panic Button free?

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

### Is Action Button Pro free?

Action Button Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red Panic Button or Action Button Pro?

Action Button Pro is rated higher. Red Panic Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Action Button Pro averages 3.7 from 25 ratings.

### Do Red Panic Button or Action Button Pro have ads?

Red Panic Button shows ads; Action Button Pro does not.

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

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, and Action Button Pro every 2 days. Most recently, Red Panic Button was updated on August 26, 2026 and Action Button Pro on September 18, 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.*