Comparison

Swift SOS vs Step by Step Instructions

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

Head to head
About

Swift SOS

Features
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NOTE: This app is for organizations and individuals who have been invited to use Swift SOS for emergency notifications and critical event response. Swift SOS helps organizations detect threats, communicate rapidly, and coordinate safety efforts in real time. Designed for high-pressure scenarios, the app provides fast, reliable tools to protect your people—wherever they are. Whether it’s a fire, intruder alert, severe weather, or medical emergency, Swift SOS enables clear, instant communication across app, SMS, email, and voice—ensuring everyone stays informed and accounted for. For administrators and managers: Swift SOS gives you full mobile access to your emergency management system. From your phone, you can: Send multi-channel alerts using custom or pre-built templates Monitor live check-ins and track team member locations during an event Launch and manage predefined response scenarios Coordinate via in-app chat, phone, and automated workflows Access audit trails, update event pages, and track resolution progress For employees: If your organization or building uses Swift SOS, download the app to stay connected during urgent events. With Swift SOS, you can: Receive real-time alerts and updates from your employer or community Check in to confirm your safety or share your location Respond to questions, polls, or emergency instructions Request help directly from the app if you're in danger Swift SOS is built to perform under pressure—offering reliable safety tools for workplaces.

About

Step by Step Instructions

Features
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Create detailed Step by Step Instructions with photos, annotations, and PDF export. Perfect for tutorials, recipes, guides, and procedures.

Screenshots

Swift SOS4 screens
Step by Step Instructions3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Swift SOS at none against Step by Step Instructions's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Swift SOS versus Step by Step Instructions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwift SOSStep by Step Instructions
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSwift SOS LtdRegex App Service

In-app purchases

None

Swift SOS

No in-app purchases

None

Step by Step Instructions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swift SOS free?
Swift SOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step by Step Instructions free?
Step by Step Instructions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swift SOS or Step by Step Instructions have ads?
Step by Step Instructions shows ads; Swift SOS does not.

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