# ActiveAlert vs EAS

The clearest difference is rating: EAS at 5.0 against ActiveAlert's 4.1. ActiveAlert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EAS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ActiveAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

EAS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveAlert has 738 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, EAS every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveAlert | EAS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eas-emergency-alert-system/id6476264609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active911](https://appshunter.io/developer/525979141) | [KAUNG MYAT THU COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694435325) |

## What reviewers say

### ActiveAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activealert/id525979138)

This app provides essential call details directly on your smartphone, eliminating the need to manually record information or enter addresses while driving. It automatically maps alarm locations, facilitates real-time response coordination, and organizes past and current calls.

**Highlights:** Real-time call details on smartphone, Automatic alarm location mapping, Real-time response coordination map, Access photos and documents, Converts dispatch data, Manage past and current calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant map updates
- 🚀 Reliable app
- 👍 Helpful information
- 👍 Useful features like map markers and personnel details
- 👍 Customizable alert tones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive notifications that don't provide new information
- 🐛 Inability to delete multiple alerts at once
- 🐛 Inconsistent theme colors
- 🐛 Slow loading times and lags
- 🐛 Apple Watch compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Continuous paging/re-alerting issues
- Inability to disable repeat paging
- Alerts not working when phone is on silent
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Favorites or saved calls list
- Ability to adjust alert volume
- More alert tone options
- Improved map routing and integration
- Customizable themes and color schemes


### EAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eas-emergency-alert-system/id6476264609)

This app facilitates real-time emergency alerts to designated authorities and security organizations. It allows users to send and receive critical information, including location data and video, to mitigate damage from natural disasters and security threats.

**Highlights:** Real-time alert notification, Send and receive alarm systems, Location data via Google Maps, Video transmission and saving, Direct calling to informants, Email alerts with map links

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveAlert free?

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

### Is EAS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveAlert or EAS?

EAS is rated higher. ActiveAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while EAS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ActiveAlert or EAS have ads?

Neither ActiveAlert nor EAS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveAlert or EAS?

ActiveAlert ships an update every 8 days, and EAS every 12 months. Most recently, ActiveAlert was updated on September 29, 2026 and EAS on September 15, 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.*