Comparison

Disaster ID vs Disaster Alert for BD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Disaster ID

This app helps first responders visually identify and locate individuals during emergencies. It uses color-coded signals to indicate different groups and their status, such as needing medical assistance or being safe. An updated version, Visual 911+, also offers GPS location sharing with family and friends.

Highlights
  • Visual identification for responders
  • Color-coded signals for groups
  • Status indicators (OK/Medical Assistance)
  • GPS location sharing (Visual 911+)
  • Emergency signaling device
Features
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When a disaster has struck during the night or under adverse conditions (ex. blacked out building), activate your Disaster ID app to help responders visually identify/locate you faster. The color code follows: Red = Children Green = Special Needs Blue = Adults Yellow = Service Animals/Pets Steady signal = I’m OK Flashing signal = Need medical assistance Try the updated version of the Disaster ID app called Visual 911+ app. Visual 911+ not only turns your screen into a visual signaling device, but if networks are up an running it also transmits your general GPS location to your family/friends via email when you activate an "Alert" status, including "I'm Safe". For longer lasting visual signaling capability purchase the original Everything/Tactical Lights at TsunamiLights.com . They will last from 4 to 9 days on a solid color selection and 7 to 15 days on a flashing selection. The Everything/Tactical Light have a lock feature that prevents the lights from being inadvertently changed or turned off. Featuring a last selection memory, the Everything/Tactical Light will turn back on the selected color in case power is lost due to shock received by the light. Everything/Tactical Lights are pressure tested to 200 ft. of water and are combat proven. Buy one for each member of your family and empower yourself and your loved ones to help first responders help you and your family. Great back up emergency lights!

About

Disaster Alert for BD

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Disaster Alert for BD automates components of the disaster management process, starting from providing weather updates, subsequent risk prevention and precautionary measures, early warning to risk prone communities, individuals, dissemination and coordination with communities, volunteers, relevant government and non-government organizations, shelter landmarks, fire services, medical service, emergency camps, emergency SMS to relatives, etc. The idea for the application is to create a mechanism where the organizations can be coordinated in real time to ensure that risk reduction efforts are coherent and response efforts ensure no one is overlooked or left behind. During emergency response it is often the nearby communities that receive maximum help whereas the distant ones are relatively deprived. In the event of any emergency, the application would be used to coordinate between key agencies, volunteers in the field and impacted communities. The system would coordinate to ensure that volunteers receive notifications and be directed to provide their assistance at the right locations. As well as ensuring that community members are able to locate the nearest service point for their specific problem or request support from volunteers to their location. This mechanism will also support in mitigating overlaps and gaps in efforts.

Screenshots

Disaster ID4 screens
Disaster Alert for BD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Disaster Alert for BD at every 6 months against Disaster ID's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, Disaster Alert for BD every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Disaster ID versus Disaster Alert for BD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisaster IDDisaster Alert for BD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouthwest Synergistic Solutions LLCPractical Action

In-app purchases

None

Disaster ID

No in-app purchases

None

Disaster Alert for BD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disaster ID free?
Disaster ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Disaster Alert for BD free?
Disaster Alert for BD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Disaster ID or Disaster Alert for BD have ads?
Neither Disaster ID nor Disaster Alert for BD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disaster ID or Disaster Alert for BD?
Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, and Disaster Alert for BD every 6 months. Most recently, Disaster ID was updated on October 7, 2026 and Disaster Alert for BD on October 25, 2026.

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