# Reliant vs SAFE 2 SAVE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reliant at none against SAFE 2 SAVE's 4. Reliant also leads on ads (none vs shown). SAFE 2 SAVE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAFE 2 SAVE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Reliant asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Reliant against 4.8 for SAFE 2 SAVE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 45% and 45% positive.

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, SAFE 2 SAVE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reliant | SAFE 2 SAVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliant/id666921945/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-2-save/id1141255148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reliant Energy Retail Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446381523) | [SAFE 2 SAVE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190786245) |

## What reviewers say

### Reliant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliant/id666921945)

Manage your electricity account with detailed usage tracking, bill payment, and smart home device integration. Monitor electricity, solar, and EV usage, receive alerts, and adjust your thermostat remotely. Access account essentials and get 24/7 customer support.

**Highlights:** Track electricity, solar, and EV usage, Remote Nest thermostat control, Bill payment and management, Account alerts and notifications, Prepaid fund management, Account plan management, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Easy payment process
- 🔍 Detailed usage information
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤝 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 💰 Increasing electricity costs
- 🔒 Login and security issues
- 📉 Inaccurate usage data

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Inability to make payments through the app
- Incompatibility with certain mobile devices
- Inconsistent app behavior across platforms
- Syncing issues with Nest thermostats

**Requested features**

- Ability to save payment information
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Expanded usage tracking and analytics
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
- Better communication on service changes


### SAFE 2 SAVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-2-save/id1141255148)

This app rewards drivers for keeping their phones put away while driving. Earn points redeemable at local businesses and restaurants. Compete with friends and family for the most points, and use music and map apps without penalty.

**Highlights:** Earn points for not using phone while driving, Redeem points for restaurant and business rewards, Auto-On feature to start app automatically, Use music and map apps without losing points, Compete with friends and family for points, Patent Pending technology

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S2S PLUS | $0.99 | per month |
| S2S FAM | $2.99 | per month |
| S2S PLUS | $9.99 | per year |
| S2S FAM | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps users off their phones while driving
- 👍 Motivates safe driving behavior
- 💰 Provides rewards for safe driving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Inconsistent or unavailable rewards
- 🤨 Overly sensitive to phone movement
- 🙄 Constant notifications when not driving

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate trip tracking and distraction detection
- Inconsistent point redemption at partner locations

**Requested features**

- Expand reward locations beyond Texas
- Allow passenger mode to disable notifications
- Integrate with other driving safety apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reliant free?

Reliant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SAFE 2 SAVE free?

SAFE 2 SAVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reliant or SAFE 2 SAVE?

Reliant is rated higher. Reliant averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while SAFE 2 SAVE averages 4.8 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Reliant or SAFE 2 SAVE have ads?

SAFE 2 SAVE shows ads; Reliant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reliant or SAFE 2 SAVE?

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, and SAFE 2 SAVE every 5 weeks. Most recently, Reliant was updated on November 5, 2026 and SAFE 2 SAVE on November 2, 2026.

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