Comparison

MyPanic vs Wanatu

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

Head to head
About

MyPanic

This app provides immediate emergency assistance by connecting users in distress to the nearest qualified responders. It prioritizes personal safety with on-demand security services, leveraging mobile technology to reduce response times in critical situations.

Highlights
  • Emergency notification
  • Nearest responder routing
  • On-demand security
  • Responder rating system
  • Mobile technology integration
Features
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Emergency response at a tap of a button! The MyPanic app allows you to panic when you are in an emergency and will notify the closest responder to attend to your situation. Personal safety is a priority for all. We all value our loved ones and unfortunately we live in a world where at some point we might face life threatening situations. To ensure they are protected should this occur, we offer a quality, on-demand and on-the-go security service using advancements in mobile technology. We designed a solution that links you to qualified responders, to assist in your moment of need without unnecessary delays, to save critical time in life threatening situations. When you are in trouble, we know that there is no time to first receive a call from a call center that will still need to call the nearest qualified responder from a limited pool linked to that call center. Rather, we immediately notify and route the nearest responder from any of our partner companies to you. All responders are benchmarked on their response times and rated by you, the alerter, to help us guarantee that we’ll always be ready to answer your call and assist you when you need it most. Note: While using the app, the GPS will run even if the app is minimized. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Close the app to prevent this.

About

Wanatu

Features
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Wanatu is South Africa's homegrown ride-hailing service — built for South Africans, by South Africans. Book a ride in seconds, track your driver in real time, and arrive safely every time. Wanatu gives you full control over your journey from start to finish. KEY FEATURES Instant & Scheduled Rides Book a ride now or schedule one in advance. Set up recurring trips for your daily routine so you never have to think about it again. Book for Family Add secondary users and manage trips for your children, parents or anyone who needs a safe ride — even when you're not with them. Package Delivery Send packages across town with real-time tracking and delivery confirmation. Flexible Payments Pay by card, wallet top-up, or ride passes — all managed in one place. Emergency Contacts Set trusted contacts who are notified when you're on a trip for added peace of mind. Wanatu is available in Pretoria and Centurion, with airport trips to OR Tambo and Lanseria. Download Wanatu today and travel on your terms.

Screenshots

MyPanic4 screens
Wanatu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wanatu at every 9 days against MyPanic's every 7 months. MyPanic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyPanic ships an update every 7 months, Wanatu every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MyPanic versus Wanatu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPanicWanatu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLimitless Virtual Pty LtdWanatu

In-app purchases

None

MyPanic

No in-app purchases

None

Wanatu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyPanic free?
MyPanic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wanatu free?
Wanatu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyPanic or Wanatu have ads?
Neither MyPanic nor Wanatu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyPanic or Wanatu?
MyPanic ships an update every 7 months, and Wanatu every 9 days. Most recently, MyPanic was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wanatu on October 8, 2026.

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