# Death Message vs Real

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Death Message at 15.1 against Real's 17.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Death Message sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Real sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Death Message against 5.0 for Real. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Death Message ships an update every 5 days, Real every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Message | Real |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-message-legacy-builder/id6749034817/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-alert/id6755401952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 184 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Death Message LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794733474) | [Real-Time Alert, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853640018) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-message-legacy-builder/id6749034817)

Record and store video messages for loved ones to receive after your passing. Create a personalized memorial space with photos and final statements, and share memories in a communal feed. Securely deliver your words when they are needed most.

**Highlights:** Video message recording, Personalized memorial space, Photo albums, Voice notes, Forever Feed for shared memories, End-to-end encryption

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rose Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Legacy Mini Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Credit Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Legacy | $699.00 | one-time |


### Real

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-alert/id6755401952)

This platform connects citizens with real-time community alerts within a 300-foot radius. View a history of verified alerts on a map and timeline to stay informed about your surroundings.

**Highlights:** Real-time community alerts within 300 feet, Instant notifications for local notices, Alert history with map and timeline, Peer-to-peer community platform, Citizen-driven information sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Death Message free?

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

### Is Real free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Death Message or Real?

Death Message and Real are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do Death Message or Real have ads?

Neither Death Message nor Real shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Death Message or Real?

Death Message ships an update every 5 days, and Real every 9 days. Most recently, Death Message was updated on October 24, 2026 and Real on October 30, 2026.

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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.*