Comparison

Red Panic Button vs Buzzer

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

Buzzer

Transform your device into a versatile game night buzzer. Enjoy a large, tactile button with satisfying sound and haptics. Access various modes like soundboards, random decisions, and timers to enhance parties, trivia, and group activities.

Highlights
  • Large tactile 3D buzzer with haptics
  • 16+ loud sound effects
  • Soundboard mode
  • Yes/No random decision mode
  • Game timer and scoreboard
  • Custom sound recording (Pro)
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Make quiz night feel like a game. Tap the big red buzzer for an instant sound and haptic feedback, or open Game Host to run a round on one iPhone. BUZZ, THEN PLAY • Choose from 20 bundled sounds, including a wrong-answer buzzer, correct ding, game bell, applause and sirens. • Run timed rounds with team scores and sound cues in Game Host. • Tap the Yes or No button for quick responses. • Record and use your own sounds with Buzzer Pro. Game Host starts free with a 30-second timer and two teams. Buzzer Pro adds longer and custom timers, up to four teams, premium sounds, sound cues and saved setups. Recording your own sounds also requires Pro. Use Buzzer for trivia nights, classroom activities, party rounds, or a quick sound effect. No account is required. Buzzer Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. The price, trial and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://green-chips-b04.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Buzzer-2a663820dc898072837fd9c47c9d65a4 Terms of Use: https://green-chips-b04.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-Buzzer-2a663820dc8980b79ff4e6bc651a756d

Screenshots

Red Panic Button4 screens
Buzzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buzzer at 4.5 against Red Panic Button's 2.5. Buzzer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and ads (none vs shown). Red Panic Button's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Buzzer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buzzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Red Panic Button's written reviews are positive against 67% of Buzzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, Buzzer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Red Panic Button versus Buzzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Panic ButtonBuzzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (17 ratings)4.5 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1759 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTDOmari Sopromadze

Customer experience

Red Panic Button

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

Buzzer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Red Panic Button

Subscriptions1
  • Single User Full Version$0.991 Month
5 purchases

Buzzer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Red Panic Button free?
Red Panic Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzzer free?
Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Red Panic Button or Buzzer?
Buzzer is rated higher. Red Panic Button averages 2.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Buzzer averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.
Do Red Panic Button or Buzzer have ads?
Red Panic Button shows ads; Buzzer does not.
Which is updated more often, Red Panic Button or Buzzer?
Red Panic Button ships an update every 5 weeks, and Buzzer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Red Panic Button was updated on October 14, 2026 and Buzzer on October 12, 2026.

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