EchoSOS vs e
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EchoSOS
This app instantly connects you to the correct emergency service, providing your GPS location and vital medical information to rescuers. It offers a global directory of emergency numbers, an emergency map, and a secure digital pass for critical documents.
- Global emergency number directory
- Automatic GPS location sharing
- Emergency map with nearby services
- Digital emergency pass for medical data
- Secure storage for important documents
- Emergency preparedness guide
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EchoSOS instantly connects you to the right emergency service in critical situations. The app automatically displays the appropriate emergency number, transmits your GPS location, and allows you to share important medical information directly with emergency responders. This can save crucial, life-saving minutes. Local emergency numbers worldwide Emergency numbers from over 130 countries are stored in the app. You can always see the relevant numbers for your location on the home screen. Accurate location sharing When you make an emergency call, your GPS location is automatically shared with emergency services. Emergency map The map shows nearby emergency stations, on-call services, and defibrillators. Partner organizations also provide contact and availability details. Digital emergency pass Store important medical information, such as blood type, allergies, or medications, and share it directly with medical personnel in an emergency. Echo Wallet Keep other important documents safely stored in Echo Wallet. Emergency guide Helpful articles and practical tips for medical emergencies. Test function Check in advance that location sharing works smoothly.
e
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Safety means being prepared: With the emergency app e-mergency, your company can better prepare for emergencies and take lightning-fast, targeted action when every second counts. The free basic version includes: - Standard instructions for action according to best practice (available offline) - Directly dialable emergency numbers of the blue-light organisations To be able to use the full scope, an extended version is required for which a fee is charged. With the extended version with web cockpit access, you can, among other things, customise the following to your specific needs: - Completely customise content available offline (instructions for action, emergency numbers, etc.) - Store your own crisis organisation (crisis management team, crisis team, company emergency responders, etc.) - Determine and invite authorised persons (via SMS or e-mail) - Send messages via SMS, push, e-mail, parallel call, telephone conference or text-to-speech call at the touch of a button - Distribute updated content to all users at the touch of a button Deal with emergencies and crises before they occur and feel free to contact us at any time if you are interested in the extended version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: e at 12.0 against EchoSOS's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoSOS | e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MobileMed Sarl | exanic AG |
In-app purchases
EchoSOS
No in-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases








