# bSafe vs Covert Alert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Covert Alert at 93% against bSafe's 33%. Covert Alert also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). bSafe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. bSafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Covert Alert sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Covert Alert holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 232 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of bSafe's written reviews are positive against 93% of Covert Alert's.

bSafe ships an update every 3 weeks, Covert Alert every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bSafe | Covert Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsafe-never-walk-alone/id459709106/reviews) | **[4.8 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covert-alert/id980534294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bipper USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459709109) | [Lucrative Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/980534293) |

## 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


### Covert Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covert-alert/id980534294)

This app provides hands-free emergency alerts via voice activation using custom keywords. It sends real-time GPS, audio streams, and recordings to your chosen contacts, ensuring help arrives quickly when you can't physically reach a button.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice activation, Customizable emergency keywords, Real-time GPS tracking, Live-streaming audio, Emergency recordings with cloud storage, Instantaneous alerts to contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct Connect To Contacts | $2.99 | per month |
| Family & Friends | $2.99 | per month |
| Family & Friends | $19.99 | per year |
| 15 Additional Minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Additional Text Messages | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Additional Text Messages | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Additional Minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Additional Minutes | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120 Additional Minutes | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast alert response and notification delivery
- 🔒 Reliable emergency alert system with location tracking
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy setup
- 💡 Innovative voice activation feature
- 📍 Real-time GPS tracking for emergency contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor voice recognition with whispers or low volume
- 🐛 Email verification landing in spam folder
- 🐛 Recording not being sent to emergency contacts
- 🐛 Purchased minutes not reflecting in account
- 🐛 Default phrase settings not saving

**Reported bugs**

- Email verification landing in spam and verification loop issues
- Recording feature not sending to emergency contacts
- Purchased minutes/credits not updating in account
- Default phrase settings not persisting
- Keywords and voice commands not triggering alerts

**Requested features**

- Tutorial videos demonstrating app usage
- Improved whisper/low-volume voice recognition
- More frequent location updates (5 minutes instead of 15)
- Better onboarding and user education
- Offline alert capability without mobile balance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bSafe free?

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

### Is Covert Alert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, bSafe or Covert Alert?

Covert Alert is rated higher. bSafe averages 3.4 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Covert Alert averages 4.8 from 232 ratings.

### Do bSafe or Covert Alert have ads?

bSafe shows ads; Covert Alert does not.

### Which is updated more often, bSafe or Covert Alert?

bSafe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Covert Alert every 5 weeks. Most recently, bSafe was updated on October 22, 2026 and Covert Alert on October 23, 2026.

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