Comparison

SafeAfter vs WayGuard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SafeAfter

Features
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SafeAfter: Dead Man's Switch is a safety companion app built for situations when you want trusted people to know if something has happened to you โ€“ automatically, without anyone having to guess. Setup is simple. You open the app, add your emergency contacts, write a message they should receive if you go silent, and set how often you want to check in. Once active, the app sends you regular reminders to confirm you're okay. If you miss enough check-ins, your emergency contacts are automatically notified with your message and any access information you've prepared for them. The app works as a companion to SafeAfter: Digital Vault. If you store sensitive information in the Vault, the Switch app can alert your contacts when they may need to access it โ€“ without any manual coordination from you. There are no complicated triggers or rules. You choose the check-in frequency and how many missed check-ins should trigger the alert. Everything else is automatic. SafeAfter: Dead Man's Switch requires an internet connection to send emergency notifications. Your data is encrypted and stored locally on the device. Emergency messages are only sent through our infrastructure when the trigger condition is met โ€“ never shared, sold, or accessed otherwise. SafeAfter helps make sure the people who matter most are notified when you can no longer reach them yourself. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WayGuard

Features
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WayGuard is a smart home security app built on the Matter standard โ€” the universal protocol supported by Apple, Google, and Amazon. โ€ข Control Matter-certified smart devices seamlessly โ€ข Monitor your home in real time โ€ข Set automation rules and schedules โ€ข Works with Apple HomeKit ecosystem โ€ข Secure and private โ€” no cloud dependency Protect and manage your smart home with WayGuard.

Screenshots

SafeAfter4 screens
WayGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WayGuard at none against SafeAfter's 1. WayGuard also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). SafeAfter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SafeAfter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. WayGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeAfter ships an update every 2 months, WayGuard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
SafeAfter versus WayGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeAfterWayGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.113.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin CzepielCHANG GYU KIM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SafeAfter

Subscriptions1
  • SafeAfter: DMS Premium (1 year)$19.991 Year
None

WayGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafeAfter free?
SafeAfter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WayGuard free?
WayGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SafeAfter or WayGuard have ads?
WayGuard shows ads; SafeAfter does not.
Which is updated more often, SafeAfter or WayGuard?
SafeAfter ships an update every 2 months, and WayGuard every 5 days. Most recently, SafeAfter was updated on October 16, 2026 and WayGuard on October 17, 2026.

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