Comparison

EchoSOS vs MySOS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MySOS

This app helps you manage your health and connect with medical care by storing your family's health records. Track vital signs, symptoms, and medications, and easily share information with healthcare providers and family members. It also offers emergency resources like AED and medical facility locators.

Highlights
  • Record and manage vital signs
  • Track daily symptoms and medication
  • Register medication information with alerts
  • Integrate health data via Mynaportal
  • Share health records with family
  • Locate AEDs and medical facilities
  • Access emergency and first aid guides
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"MySOS" is an app that connects you and your family with medical care as you face health conditions and illnesses. By registering your own and your family’s health and medical records, it can facilitate communication with healthcare providers during consultations and sharing information among family members. You can record vitals such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and weight, as well as daily symptoms and medication records. Additionally, by linking with Mynaportal operated by the Digital Agency, you can easily register information about your medications, health checkup results, and medical expenses. Recommended for: • Those managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or hyperuricemia. • Individuals who already maintain records such as blood pressure logs or blood sugar diaries. • People looking to prevent conditions such as heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD). • Anyone who wants to manage their own health. • Those who wish to share health information with family members. • Individuals who want to manage the health of family members who don’t own a smartphone. Features of MySOS: ■ Recording and setting goals for vital signs important for health management and treatment You can record and manage vitals such as body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, body fat percentage, blood sugar levels, SpO2, and step count. It is also possible to link with health care apps pre-installed. The recorded data can be displayed in graph form. Additionally, you can set target values as agreed upon with your primary care physician or occupational health doctor. ■ Recording daily symptoms and actions like medication intake You can register daily symptoms (such as headaches or vomiting), wake-up and bedtime, and medication intake records. Mood and memos can also be recorded, providing support for accurately conveying your condition and symptoms to your doctor during consultations. ■ Registering medication information and alert functions You can register medications ranging from over-the-counter drugs to those prescribed by healthcare providers. Reminders can be set to prevent missed doses. ■ Recording through Mynaportal integration You can record information about your medications, medical expenses, specific health check-up results, and vaccination history through the Mynaportal managed by the Digital Agency. ■ Sharing records with family members You can share information on vitals like blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and weight, as well as medication and health checkup results among family members. Information for children and elderly who do not own the app can be recorded by proxy through a family account. Family accounts can be easily transferred using QR codes. ■ AED and Medical Facility Search You can check the locations of AEDs and hospitals on a map. ■ Basic Life Support Guide, Medical Emergency Guide(Adults and Children) and First Aid Guide • The Basic Life Support Guide supports you in assessing the situation and performing basic life support (BLS) until the ambulance arrives when you find someone experiencing a medical emergency. • Medical Emergency Guide(Adults and Children) assists parents of young children in determining how to respond to sudden illnesses during holidays or nighttime. It provides guidance on how to deal with different symptoms and when to seek emergency medical care. • The First Aid Guide provides instructions on initial care in cases of fractures, bleeding, convulsions, heatstroke, and more. It also offers tips on accident prevention. (Japanese Red Cross Society provided) ■ Feedback Please send requests or comments regarding the app via review or email. Visit our FAQ site (Allm Inc.) for questions and info about the app. https://allm.tayori.com/q/mysosfaq/ Email us if you have any problems or issues that cannot be resolved through the FAQ site. support@mysos.allm-team.net

Screenshots

EchoSOS4 screens
MySOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoSOS at 74% against MySOS's 7%. EchoSOS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). MySOS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoSOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of EchoSOS's written reviews are positive against 7% of MySOS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoSOS ships an update every 3 months, MySOS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EchoSOS versus MySOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoSOSMySOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better6.5% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMobileMed SarlAllm Inc.

Customer experience

EchoSOS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.7%

MySOS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive6.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative91.4%

Bugs and requests

EchoSOS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MySOS

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during navigation
  • Consent buttons unresponsive or non-functional
  • Passport upload fails with unknown error
  • Login with registered email fails with ERR400131
  • Cannot restart upload process after accidental skip
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  • File upload hangs indefinitely with loading spinner
  • App freezes when responding to check-in notifications
  • Incoming call notifications don't produce sound
  • Caller cannot hear user despite successful connection
  • App terminates when receiving phone calls
  • Location verification incorrectly reports wrong quarantine location
  • Mandatory field validation logic broken (crew member checkbox)
  • Next button on forms not recognized on first click
  • Data loss when redirected to web browser and returning
  • Infinite loop on pre-registration screens
  • App doesn't recognize fast-track option after initial setup
  • Vaccine requirement validation contradicts stated requirements
  • Unable to change name after initial entry
  • Hyphenated names not accepted
  • App doesn't work properly when phone language is English

Requested features

15 requests
  • Redesign UI with modern, intuitive interface
  • Support for PDF file uploads
  • Ability to edit information after initial submission
  • Seamless app-to-web integration without redirects
  • Clear instructions and user manual within app
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  • Support for multiple trip registrations without reinstalling
  • Automatic data transfer from web registration to app
  • Better notification system with customizable alert sounds
  • Callback functionality if user misses call
  • Support for dual names and special characters
  • Offline mode or cached data access
  • Reduce or eliminate video call requirements
  • Better handling of vaccine requirements (2 vs 3 doses)
  • Simplified pre-registration process
  • Lower age rating to allow younger users to install

In-app purchases

None

EchoSOS

No in-app purchases

None

MySOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoSOS free?
EchoSOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySOS free?
MySOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EchoSOS or MySOS?
EchoSOS is rated higher. EchoSOS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MySOS averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do EchoSOS or MySOS have ads?
Neither EchoSOS nor MySOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoSOS or MySOS?
EchoSOS ships an update every 3 months, and MySOS monthly. Most recently, EchoSOS was updated on October 13, 2026 and MySOS on October 9, 2026.

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