# Red Panic Button vs SOS Alert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SOS Alert at 100% against Red Panic Button's 29%. SOS Alert also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). Red Panic Button's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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 and SOS Alert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SOS Alert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Red Panic Button's written reviews are positive against 100% of SOS Alert's.

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, SOS Alert weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Panic Button | SOS Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-panic-button/id422029296/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sos-alert-bypass-silent-mode/id6749955767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/422029299) | [Gaby Awad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832988367) |

## 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 |


### SOS Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sos-alert-bypass-silent-mode/id6749955767)

This app sends urgent emergency alerts to trusted contacts, ensuring your message is heard even when a phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb. It can also share your live location for faster response.

**Highlights:** Send SOS alerts with one tap, Alerts sound on silent/DND, Share live location, Home Screen widget alerts, Back Tap activation, Alert single contact or group

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Panic Button free?

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

### Is SOS Alert free?

SOS Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

SOS Alert is rated higher. Red Panic Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SOS Alert averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Red Panic Button shows ads; SOS Alert does not.

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

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, and SOS Alert weekly. Most recently, Red Panic Button was updated on October 22, 2026 and SOS Alert on October 30, 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.*