# bSafe vs App

The clearest difference is rating: App at 4.6 against bSafe's 3.4. App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). bSafe's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 10). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. bSafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. App asks for nothing beyond the download.

App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bSafe has 208 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of bSafe's written reviews are positive against 57% of App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bSafe | App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsafe-never-walk-alone/id459709106/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-elles/id1458360794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **56.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bipper USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459709109) | [Resonantes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458360793) |

## What reviewers say

### bSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsafe-never-walk-alone/id459709106)

This personal safety app helps prevent crimes and creates evidence if an incident occurs. It offers features like voice activation for SOS alerts, live streaming to guardians, and automatic audio/video recording.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated SOS alarm, Live streaming to guardians, Automatic audio/video recording, Fake call feature, Guardian network setup, Live GPS tracking (Follow Me)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bSafe Premium Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| bSafe Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| bSafe Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 24 hours Premium features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for keeping family/friends informed of location
- 🔒 Provides safety features like SOS, fake call, and audio recording
- 👍 Helpful for students and those who travel alone
- 👍 Gives peace of mind to users and their loved ones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, with frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for many core safety features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around accessing contacts and media
- 🤔 Confusing setup process and unclear free vs. paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not working
- Inability to add contacts as guardians
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to access premium features
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize SOS button and fake call settings
- Improved accuracy and reliability of location tracking
- Option to have non-app users as emergency contacts
- Better tutorial and onboarding for new users


### App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-elles/id1458360794)

This app provides a secure and fast way to respond to dangerous situations or find support. It allows users to send SOS alerts with location and audio, call emergency services, and access local resources for gender-based and sexual violence.

**Highlights:** SOS alerts with location and audio, Direct calls to emergency services, Access to local support resources, Encrypted communications, GDPR compliant data protection, Resources for victims, allies, and witnesses

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bSafe free?

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

### Is App free?

App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, bSafe or App?

App is rated higher. bSafe averages 3.4 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while App averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do bSafe or App have ads?

bSafe shows ads; App does not.

### Which is updated more often, bSafe or App?

bSafe ships an update every 3 weeks, and App every 3 weeks. Most recently, bSafe was updated on November 1, 2026 and App on November 6, 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.*