Comparison

APS Panic Button vs Personal Protection Alarm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

APS Panic Button

This utility app enables alarm monitoring companies using specific software to receive panic alarms from subscribers. It allows dispatchers to contact users or send help to their GPS location. A 'follow me' feature can automatically send alarms at set intervals for GPS tracing.

Highlights
  • Receive panic alarms
  • GPS location tracking
  • Contact user or dispatch help
  • Follow me feature for interval alarms
  • Compatible with SECURITHOR software
Features
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*Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.* APS allows alarm monitoring companies using SECURITHOR software (Securithor - http://www.securithor.com) to receive panic alarms from their subscribers owning a compatible iOS device. When a panic alarm is received by the central station, the dispatcher can contact the user with the information they have on file or send help to the GPS location where the alarm was sent from. With the follow me feature, alarms are automatically sent at a user defined interval, allowing to trace the GPS route sent from the device.

About

Personal Protection Alarm

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a versatile alarm system with our app. Whether in a hotel, bedroom, or bathroom, safeguard your space easily. Activate local alarms or dial 911 right from your device. Use a secure keypad to disarm and employ motion detection to trigger the alarm. Portable and adaptable, this alarm system can be placed on anything you want to protect. Receive instant alerts, whether you're asleep, in another room, or even taking a shower, ensuring your safety wherever you are. Our Privacy Policy:- https://personalprotectionalarm.app/api/privacy-policy Our Terms of Use : https://personalprotectionalarm.app/api/terms-and-condition

Screenshots

APS Panic Button3 screens
Personal Protection Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APS Panic Button at none against Personal Protection Alarm's 1. APS Panic Button also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.4). Personal Protection Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Personal Protection Alarm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. APS Panic Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APS Panic Button ships an update every 10 months, Personal Protection Alarm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
APS Panic Button versus Personal Protection Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPS Panic ButtonPersonal Protection Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMCDI Security Products Inc.Creative Building Systems Inc.

In-app purchases

None

APS Panic Button

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Personal Protection Alarm

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is APS Panic Button free?
APS Panic Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Personal Protection Alarm free?
Personal Protection Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do APS Panic Button or Personal Protection Alarm have ads?
Neither APS Panic Button nor Personal Protection Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APS Panic Button or Personal Protection Alarm?
APS Panic Button ships an update every 10 months, and Personal Protection Alarm every 3 months. Most recently, APS Panic Button was updated on September 7, 2026 and Personal Protection Alarm on September 22, 2026.

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