# BLE vs A Dead Mens Switch

The clearest difference is device support: BLE at 3 against A Dead Mens Switch's 1. BLE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE | A Dead Mens Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-dead-mens-switch/id6757896384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN KEYKING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/705079409) | [Wellington Mukahiwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860692395) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-nfc/id6683302013)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### A Dead Mens Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-dead-mens-switch/id6757896384)

This personal safety application automatically notifies your designated emergency contacts if you do not check in within a predetermined time frame. It offers customizable check-in intervals and secure login options for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** One-tap check-in, Customizable check-in intervals, Multiple emergency contacts, Customizable notification messages, Face ID / Touch ID login, Two-factor authentication, Reminder notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLE free?

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

### Is A Dead Mens Switch free?

A Dead Mens Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BLE or A Dead Mens Switch have ads?

Neither BLE nor A Dead Mens Switch shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*