# Red Panic Button vs Buzzer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Panic Button | Buzzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-panic-button/id422029296/reviews) | **[4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-big-red-button-sound/id6755054456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/422029299) | [Omari Sopromadze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779799536) |

## 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 |


### Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-big-red-button-sound/id6755054456)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*