ChrisGuard vs VialPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ChrisGuard
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ChrisGuard alerts your primary emergency contact by SMS when you do not check in on time. The alarm runs on our server, not only on your phone. After the server confirms the session, it can attempt the alert even if your phone is dead, lost or offline. Delivery depends on available SMS credit, our service and the mobile networks. Your contact does not need the app. Use it for a run, a hike, solo travel, a late walk home or a first date. HOW IT WORKS โข Set a timer and choose your emergency contact. โข ChrisGuard sends the session to its server. โข Check in before the timer ends and nothing happens. โข If you do not check in, the server sends one SMS to your primary contact, optionally with your location. FEATURES โข Server-side alarm after the session is confirmed โข Store up to 5 emergency contacts and 8 activity presets; each alarm alerts one primary contact โข Optional location in the alert SMS โข Safety Checkpoints (optional): location updates during a session, so your primary contact gets your last known position if your phone dies โข Grace period: 45 seconds before the deadline, the app asks you to check in โข Apple Watch app โข English and German PRIVACY โข No ads and no tracking โข Crash and performance diagnostics help identify technical problems โข The server processes a technical device identifier, purchases, session data, selected phone numbers and alert text; contact names are not sent as contact fields โข Location updates are sent during active sessions. The separate last-position field is cleared when a session ends; location included in encrypted alert text may remain with that text. โข Your sessions, contacts and presets sync through your private iCloud โข An optional ChrisGuard account supports Sign in with Apple and linked passkeys; iCloud sync uses the iCloud account on your device independently โข Delete your account and ChrisGuard data in Settings, including local data, the current private iCloud data and linked backend profiles; cancel Apple subscriptions separately โข Phone numbers and alert text are encrypted at rest (AES-256-GCM); technical session and purchase records can remain after a session ends SUBSCRIPTIONS ChrisGuard requires a subscription. All plans include every feature. They differ in the monthly SMS allowance: โข Basic: 5 alert SMS per month โข Standard: 10 alert SMS per month โข Premium: 20 alert SMS per month Each plan is available monthly or yearly. Extra SMS packs are available as in-app purchases. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. ChrisGuard does not replace emergency services. In an emergency, call your local emergency number. Terms of Use (EULA): https://chrisguard.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://chrisguard.com/privacy
VialPal
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VialPal is a tracker for people following a peptide or GLP-1 protocol who are tired of keeping records in a notes app. LOG A DOSE IN ONE TAP Record every injection as you take it, with reminders so a dose does not quietly get skipped. Your history stays organized by compound and date. VIAL MIXING MATH Enter what is in your vial and how much BAC water you add, and VialPal works out the concentration and how many syringe units match the dose you entered. It is arithmetic on your own numbers: VialPal never suggests what to take, how much, or when. INVENTORY AND VIALS Track what is in the freezer, what is mixed, and what is left. Supply counts update as you log, so you can see when you are running low. SEE YOUR LEVELS Chart estimated peptide levels over time from your own logged doses, and see them alongside weight, sleep, and how you feel. Levels are estimates from published data, not measurements. YOUR DATA IN ONE PLACE See weight trends, side effects, and recovery notes next to your schedule, and bring real records to your next appointment. VialPal is a personal tracking tool. It does not recommend doses or treatments, and it does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for talking with a qualified healthcare provider. Always follow the guidance of your own clinician. Terms of Use: https://vialpal.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://vialpal.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VialPal at 16.0 against ChrisGuard's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ChrisGuard sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and VialPal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ChrisGuard | VialPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arne Nikolaus Wolf-Friederich Kellmann | Inverse Collective LLC |
In-app purchases
ChrisGuard
- ChrisGuard Basic$3.991 Month
- ChrisGuard Standard$8.991 Month
- ChrisGuard Premium$11.991 Month
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- ChrisGuard Basic Yearly$59.991 Year
- ChrisGuard Standard Yearly$79.991 Year
- ChrisGuard Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
- SMS Package$1.99
- SMS Package$2.99
- SMS Package$5.99
VialPal
- VialPal Pro Annual$8.991 Year
- VialPal Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- VialPal Pro Yearly7 Days trial$35.991 Year
- VialPal Pro Lifetime$149.99









