Comparison

Dinko vs SOS Light

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

Head to head
About

Dinko

Features
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Know what's due next. Dinko brings subscriptions, bills, membership cards and expiry dates together, so you can keep track of recurring costs and the value you still have to use. SEE YOUR RECURRING PAYMENTS Record streaming subscriptions, AI tools, mobile plans, broadband and other services. Set monthly, annual or custom billing cycles, enter your actual plan price and review upcoming charges. Track bills and installments with payment dates and paid or unpaid status. PLAN AHEAD FOR IMPORTANT DATES Use the payment calendar to see upcoming bills and subscription charges. Set reminders for payments, renewals and expiry dates. Record credit card repayment schedules and important document dates, including passports, licenses and insurance policies. KEEP YOUR CARDS AND REMAINING VALUE TOGETHER Store membership numbers, account details and a card photo for easy reference. Track gift cards, vouchers and their expiry dates. Record prepaid balances, remaining visits or credits, and log usage as you go. FIND YOUR RECORDS QUICKLY Search subscriptions, bills, cards, memberships, documents and notes from one place. Choose your region and currency, and start with relevant service presets or add your own records. Prices and account details are entered by you. RECORDS ON YOUR DEVICE Your personal records are stored on your device. Export and import a backup file from Settings when needed. Dinko is a tracking tool: it does not make payments, connect to your bank account or cancel subscriptions for you. OPTIONAL DINKO PLUS Start with the free plan, which has record and feature limits. Dinko Plus offers unlimited records, additional membership photos, custom reminder times, a two-month upcoming view and calendar synchronization. Calendar synchronization requires permission; reminders require notification permission. Dinko Plus is available through monthly or annual auto-renewable subscriptions. See the purchase screen for current local prices and any eligible introductory offer. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Available app interfaces: English, Traditional Chinese, Cantonese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and German. Privacy Policy: https://appricolt.com/dinko-app-privacy/ Terms of Use: https://appricolt.com/dinko-eula/

About

SOS Light

Features
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SOS Light β€” Notify your loved ones instantly when it matters most. Walking home alone late at night or feeling unsafe in an unfamiliar place? SOS Light allows you to pre-connect with family and friends via QR code, sending instant SOS alerts and your real-time location with a single tap. β–  How to Use 1. Scan QR codes to easily connect with family, friends, or partners. 2. Tap the SOS button in an emergency β€” sends a Push alert + real-time location to connected contacts. 3. Check received alerts and connection status in the SOS dashboard. β–  SOS β€” Emergency Alerts - Attracts attention nearby with screen flashes, camera light, loud sounds, and vibrations. - Delivers urgent Push notifications and precise location coordinates to family members. - Supports Home Screen/Lock Screen widgets and Shortcuts for ultra-fast triggering. - (Optional) Instantly opens your default SMS app pre-filled with an emergency message. β–  Family & Friends (QR Connection) - Seamless cross-platform connection (Android & iOS) via QR scanning/sharing. - Triggers high-priority full-screen alerts on the guardian’s device upon receiving an SOS. - View time, contact name, and location history with direct navigation app integration. β–  Safe Return Mode - Sends a gentle "Walking Home Safe" Push notification to selected contacts. - Perfect for everyday reassurance without triggering a high-priority emergency alarm. β–  Subscription & Receiver Limits Connecting family via QR is free and unlimited. The maximum number of contacts who can receive real-time SOS/Safe Return Push notifications depends on your subscription plan. β–  Important Notes - SOS Light is NOT a replacement for official emergency services (like 911, 112, or 119). In case of immediate life-threatening danger, always contact your local emergency services directly. - Push notifications and location sharing require an active internet connection, notification permissions, and location services enabled. - SMS dispatch opens your device's native messaging app for manual sending. Connect seamlessly between Android and iPhone. Set up your family QR connections today and stay safe with SOS Light.

Screenshots

Dinko4 screens
SOS Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dinko and SOS Light are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dinko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SOS Light sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dinko ships an update every 4 days, SOS Light every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dinko versus SOS Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinkoSOS Light
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent LuiJinYouL You You

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dinko

Subscriptions2
  • Dinko Plus - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Dinko Plus - Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
6 purchases

SOS Light

Subscriptions6
  • Light$0.491 Month
  • Standard$0.991 Month
  • Plus$1.991 Month
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  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Business$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited$11.991 Month

Questions

Is Dinko free?
Dinko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOS Light free?
SOS Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dinko or SOS Light have ads?
Neither Dinko nor SOS Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dinko or SOS Light?
Dinko ships an update every 4 days, and SOS Light every 5 days. Most recently, Dinko was updated on October 12, 2026 and SOS Light on October 6, 2026.

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