HeyOnCall vs AliveGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeyOnCall
Manage on-call schedules and receive important alerts directly on your device. This utility app is designed for teams of any size, offering a cost-effective solution for managing critical communication.
- On-call rotations
- Alerting system
- Escalation management
- Push notifications
- Affordable for all team sizes
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HeyOnCall offers on-call rotations, alerting, and escalation at a price that is affordable for teams of all sizes. Download this app to receive push notifications directly to your phone.
AliveGuard
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AliveGuard – the daily sign of life for everyone who lives alone, and their family. One tap a day, and the family knows: all is well. If the sign of life doesn't come, a relative is notified automatically – no medical alert device and no daily check-up calls. How it works: Confirm once a day with a tap of “I’m OK”. If you don't respond, a countdown starts – after that, your contacts are automatically notified by email, and by SMS and WhatsApp with Premium. Tip: The easiest way is to set up AliveGuard together — on the phone of the person who's being protected. Takes just a few minutes. Need help right now? The SOS button reaches your contacts at the touch of a button – independent of the check-in timer. For seniors who: - live alone and want to stay independent - want to give their family peace of mind without calling all the time - are still too fit for a medical alert system For families who: - worry, but don't want to call every evening - know that Mom or Dad would never ask for help - live far away and still want to know all is well And for anyone who lives alone, hikes or travels and wants someone to know if something happens. Start free. Premium for more: The free version includes 1 emergency contact. With Premium you get: - up to 5 emergency contacts - up to 5 daily check-in times - up to 5 SMS notifications per month - WhatsApp alerts to contacts who have agreed to receive them - a web portal where your contacts see your status and can adjust your check-in time — no app download needed Premium: monthly or yearly, the first 2 weeks free – price shown in the App Store. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy policy: https://aliveguard.app/LOCALE/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyOnCall at none against AliveGuard's 2. AliveGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. AliveGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HeyOnCall asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeyOnCall ships an update every 2 months, AliveGuard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeyOnCall | AliveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CircuitLab, Inc. | GUNNAR WOLFGANG POLTE |
In-app purchases
HeyOnCall
No in-app purchases
AliveGuard
- AliveGuard Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly14 Days trial$22.991 Year
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