Comparison

The Trace vs Australia 108

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

Head to head
About

The Trace

This personal safety device and companion app provides a siren alarm and discreet SOS alerts with GPS tracking. It offers free basic features like one emergency contact and silent alerts, with premium options for more contacts and advanced safety timers.

Highlights
  • Personal siren alarm with pin activation
  • Discreet SOS button with silent alert
  • GPS location tracking during emergencies
  • Emergency contact setup
  • Safety timer for timed events
  • Rechargeable battery
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=> Unlock premium features and exclusive content with our subscription plan. Enjoy enhanced functionality and access to a wealth of exclusive content. => And this content is free for a limit then paid after the limit. HOW DOES IT WORK? The user simply hooks the alarm onto themselves, such as their belt, their purse/handbag, or hooked onto their pocket. Siren Alarm A firm pull of the metal pin at the bottom of the chain activates the alarm, separating the chain from the personal alarm Trace. The circle on the other side of the SOS button is where the sound comes from and can be a red herring to confuse any attackers who try to turn off the alarm. The actual way to turn it off is to insert the pin back into place. SOS Button & App Download the Guardian Trace app onto your smartphone. The app is used to create an account and pair the Trace to your device. Some app features are free while others require an in-app purchase. FREE APP FEATURES One emergency contact Silent/Discreet Alarm via SOS press GPS location update when SOS activated PAID APP FEATURES Up to 5 emergency contacts Silent/Discreet Alarm via SOS press Emergency Calls following pin release GPS location update when SOS activated Safety Timer (set a timer to alert the emergency contact once the protect mode ends unless aborted) HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO RECHARGE THE PERSONAL ALARM TRACE? The Trace takes less than 2 hours to recharge from 0 to 100% and should be recharged at least once a month. The battery can last several days between charges but it’s best to charge every night just to be safe if you're using it regularly.

About

Australia 108

Features
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Welcome to the Australia 108 Resident App, providing digital access to Melbourne’s most elevated living experience. Powered by BuildingLink, this app lets you manage your apartment and community living easily, right from your phone. Log in to report maintenance issues, reserve amenities, update your personal information, access important building documents, and stay informed on building updates. To utilise this service, you must be registered with BuildingLink. If you know your building is registered with BuildingLink but don’t have login information, please contact your Building Manager.

Screenshots

The Trace4 screens
Australia 1083 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Australia 108 at none against The Trace's 3. The Trace's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Australia 108 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, Australia 108 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
The Trace versus Australia 108: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe TraceAustralia 108
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuardian Safety Pendants Pty LtdBuildingLink.com

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Trace

Subscriptions2
  • GuardianTraceSubscription$2.991 Month
  • GuardianTraceSubscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Safety Timer Unlock$0.99
None

Australia 108

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Trace free?
The Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Australia 108 free?
Australia 108 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Trace or Australia 108 have ads?
Neither The Trace nor Australia 108 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Trace or Australia 108?
The Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, and Australia 108 monthly. Most recently, The Trace was updated on November 4, 2026 and Australia 108 on October 30, 2026.

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