EchoSOS vs MeinLUKS
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.
MeinLUKS
Access your digital patient record at Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) with this app. Manage appointments, fill out questionnaires, and view therapy plans. You can also upload health and fitness data and grant access to relatives.
- Digital patient record access
- Appointment management
- Questionnaire completion
- Therapy plan retrieval
- Health and fitness data upload
- Family member access
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Mit MeinLUKS haben Sie als Patientin oder Patient des Luzerner Kantonsspitals (LUKS) Zugriff auf Ihre digitale Patientenakte am LUKS. MeinLUKS begleitet Sie durch die Behandlungen am LUKS und bindet Sie interaktiv in die Behandlung ein. Mit MeinLUKS haben Sie Zugriff auf Ihre Akte, Behandlungen, Laboruntersuchungen usw. am LUKS. Sie können zum Beispiel Termine verwalten, Fragebögen ausfüllen oder Therapiepläne abrufen. Des Weiteren können Sie Gesundheits- und Fitnessdaten - einschließlich Daten aus der "Apple Health App" - hochladen, wenn Sie sich mit Ihrem Arzt oder Ihrer Ärztin dafür entscheiden. Auch Ihren Angehörigen können Sie Zugang zu Ihren Patientendaten geben, falls Sie dies wünschen. Voraussetzung für den Zugang zu Ihren Daten ist: Sie sind Patientin oder Patient am Luzerner Kantonsspital und haben bei Ihrem Besuch einen Aktivierungscode für die Erstregistrierung erhalten. Die Nutzung von MeinLUKS ist freiwillig und kostenlos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: MeinLUKS at 5 against EchoSOS's 1. EchoSOS's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EchoSOS against 5.0 for MeinLUKS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeinLUKS has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoSOS | MeinLUKS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MobileMed Sarl | LUKS |
Customer experience
EchoSOS
MeinLUKS
In-app purchases
EchoSOS
No in-app purchases
MeinLUKS
No in-app purchases
