PulsePoint Respond vs SD Getting To Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PulsePoint Respond
This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.
- 911-connected emergency alerts
- CPR needed notifications
- Community incident alerts (fires, floods)
- Live dispatch radio monitoring
- FirstNet Certified™ application
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PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected mobile app that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and can request your help when cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is needed nearby. If you’re trained in CPR and are willing to assist in an emergency, the app will alert you if someone near you is having a cardiac emergency and may need CPR. In addition to nearby “CPR Needed” notifications, you can choose to be notified of other events that may impact you and your family, such as wildland fires, flooding and utility emergencies. You can also monitor live dispatch radio traffic for most PulsePoint-connected communities with a simple tap on the speaker icon. PulsePoint currently provides coverage for thousands of communities in North America, with many more on the way. For more information, visit pulsepoint.org, contact us at info@pulsepoint.org. PulsePoint Respond is an end-to-end FirstNet Certified™ application. FirstNet Certified solutions must demonstrate 99.99% availability and pass independent third-party security, data privacy and performance audits. PulsePoint is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit foundation building applications that help public safety agencies inform and engage their citizens. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Your actual experience is always visible in Settings | Battery | PulsePoint.
SD Getting To Zero
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The Getting To Zero app is a collaboration between the HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch of Public Health Services and 2-1-1 San Diego. The app is a free, multi-lingual resource designed to increase access to HIV related resource information. App users can search and then connect to resources across San Diego County from any mobile device. The app caters to user needs by location, language, services, transportation routes and much more. Programs that are included support HIV prevention, care and treatment as well as basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation and resources for behavioral and emotional health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PulsePoint Respond at every 2 months against SD Getting To Zero's every 12 months. PulsePoint Respond also leads on chart position (#37 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PulsePoint Respond ships an update every 2 months, SD Getting To Zero every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PulsePoint Respond | SD Getting To Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (277K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 277K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PulsePoint Foundation | County of San Diego |
Bugs and requests
PulsePoint Respond
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incidents not always displayed in a timely manner
- Difficulty understanding response unit codes/abbreviations
- Location services issues causing inconsistent performance
Requested features
5 requests- Radius-based notification filtering
- Separate notification settings for each agency
- Ability to follow specific stations/departments
- Integration with mapping apps for navigation
- Customizable notification sounds and tones
SD Getting To Zero
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PulsePoint Respond
No in-app purchases
SD Getting To Zero
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PulsePoint Respond free?
Is SD Getting To Zero free?
Do PulsePoint Respond or SD Getting To Zero have ads?
Which is updated more often, PulsePoint Respond or SD Getting To Zero?
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