# SEND HELP vs PunchAlert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PunchAlert at 75% against SEND HELP's 29%. PunchAlert also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). SEND HELP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PunchAlert sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SEND HELP asks for nothing beyond the download.

PunchAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PunchAlert has 83 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of SEND HELP's written reviews are positive against 75% of PunchAlert's.

SEND HELP ships an update every 8 months, PunchAlert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEND HELP | PunchAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-help-sos-panic-button/id517707164/reviews) | **[4.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchalert/id835286459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/517707167) | [Punch Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/550378264) |

## What reviewers say

### SEND HELP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-help-sos-panic-button/id517707164)

This app provides a quick and simple way to send emergency alerts to pre-selected contacts via SMS and email. It can also post your location to social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter with a single tap, helping loved ones find you in dangerous situations.

**Highlights:** One-push alert sending, Pre-defined emergency messages, Separate contacts for SMS and email, Facebook wall posting, Twitter posting, Optional GPS location sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PunchAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchalert/id835286459)

This safety app connects you and your community to local organizations and emergency responders. It allows for quick reporting of incidents, sharing safety tips, and managing emergencies with features like responder chat and mass notifications.

**Highlights:** Connect with local police and alert friends/family, Report incidents like break-ins and vandalism, Connect with local organizations, Post community events and lost pet alerts, Smart panic button, Emergency management for organizations, Mass notifications and responder chat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PunchAlert 911+ | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEND HELP free?

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

### Is PunchAlert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SEND HELP or PunchAlert?

PunchAlert is rated higher. SEND HELP averages 3.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PunchAlert averages 4.5 from 83 ratings.

### Do SEND HELP or PunchAlert have ads?

Neither SEND HELP nor PunchAlert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEND HELP or PunchAlert?

SEND HELP ships an update every 8 months, and PunchAlert every 3 weeks. Most recently, SEND HELP was updated on September 27, 2026 and PunchAlert on September 16, 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.*