# Care vs EscapeMate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Care at none against EscapeMate's 2. Care also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). EscapeMate's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EscapeMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Care asks for nothing beyond the download.

Care ships an update every 2 weeks, EscapeMate every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Care | EscapeMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapemate/id6762496517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Always Best Care Thousand Oaks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819675399) | [Tatanka Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894121269) |

## What reviewers say

### Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/care-on-demand/id6747063896)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EscapeMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapemate/id6762496517)

This app provides a discreet way to signal for help or create a reason to step away from uncomfortable situations. It simulates an incoming call and can share your location with trusted contacts.

**Highlights:** Discreet on-screen session with private earpiece audio, Real location sharing to trusted contacts, Opt-in auto-share at session start, Schedule sessions for later, Personalize caller name and photo, Choose ringtone, vibration, and session length

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EscapeMate Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| EscapeMate Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Care free?

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

### Is EscapeMate free?

EscapeMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Care or EscapeMate have ads?

EscapeMate shows ads; Care does not.

### Which is updated more often, Care or EscapeMate?

Care ships an update every 2 weeks, and EscapeMate every 8 days. Most recently, Care was updated on October 28, 2026 and EscapeMate on October 28, 2026.

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