Comparison

Emergency Plus vs BaseBuild

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

Head to head
About

Emergency Plus

This app helps you quickly call emergency services and accurately share your location. It provides direct access to Triple Zero (000) and other essential emergency numbers, utilizing GPS and what3words for precise location identification, even offline.

Highlights
  • Quick emergency calls
  • Accurate location sharing
  • GPS functionality
  • what3words integration
  • Offline location support
  • Access to Triple Zero (000)
Features
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Save the app that could save your life – Emergency Plus.   In an emergency, time and location accuracy are critical. By downloading the ‘Emergency +’ app, you’ll equip yourself with a powerful tool that will help you call Triple Zero (000) quickly, and allow you to accurately communicate your location to emergency call-takers.   ‘Emergency +’ is a national app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their government industry partners, helping people to call the right number at the right time, anywhere in Australia. Emergency + also includes SES and Police Assistance Line numbers as options, so non-emergency calls are made to the most appropriate number.   When calling Triple Zero (000), remember to stay focused, stay relevant and stay on the line. Before you call ask yourself:   * Is someone seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help? * Is your life or property being threatened? * Have you just witnessed a serious accident or crime?   If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, call Triple Zero (000). Triple Zero (000) calls are free.   The app uses a mobile phone’s GPS functionality and what3words, so callers can provide emergency call-takers with their location information as determined by their smart phone.   With what3words available within the Emergency+ app, Triple Zero (000) callers can confirm their exact location quickly and accurately. what3words has divided the world into 3m squares and given each one a unique three word identifier. Addressing using what3words works offline - ideal when you have no data coverage or are in a remote location.

About

BaseBuild

Configure and manage wireless lighting systems, including DALI2 compliant switches and sensors. Easily locate devices, set lux levels for daylight harvesting, and control motion sensor functionality. Integrate with building control systems for comprehensive smart lighting management.

Highlights
  • Configure DALI2 switches and sensors
  • Locate smart devices wirelessly
  • Set lux levels for daylight harvesting
  • Enable/disable motion sensor functionality
  • Assign lights to groups and zones
  • Integrate with building control systems
Features
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The Syncromesh BaseBuild app is required to set up and configure Syncromesh wireless lighting systems. Basebuild supports the wireless configuration of Schneider Clipsal DALIControl switches and sensors, all DALI2 compliant lux and motion sensors, tested with the most popular brands.  Syncromesh also enables the integration of the wireless components with Building control systems, such as the Schneider C-Bus NAC or SHAC, BACnet and KNX control systems. Use the Basebuild app to easily locate smart devices in the ceiling. The app filters out devices based on the distance of the app to connected lights. Simply stand near lights to easily find and configure them. The Basebuild app enables easy setting of lux levels on sensors for daylight harvesting. Simply stand under a light, dim it up or down to the desired lux level, and then save a measured level to the sensor all from the one screen. Enable or disable motion sensor functionality including presence, absence, and the timings of sensors. Wirelessly connect to and configure DALI2 or back lit Clipsal DALIControl switches. Wirelessly configure and set which lights are connected to what assigned groups. Setup and change lighting zones and groups containing either standard LEDs or dimmable DALI controlled lighting. Setup group names and custom tags, and have those tags automatically update connected Clipsal NAC and SHAC devices.

Screenshots

Emergency Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BaseBuild at 100% against Emergency Plus's 48%. Emergency Plus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, BaseBuild every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Emergency Plus versus BaseBuild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergency PlusBaseBuild
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Triple Zero Awareness Work GroupIndrasync Limited

Customer experience

Emergency Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral13.5%
Negative38.2%

BaseBuild

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Emergency Plus

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App crashes seconds after opening
  • Call drops out
  • Address shown is incorrect
  • GPS location inaccurate
  • App crashes on older iPhones (iPhone 8)
Show 17 more
  • App requires iOS 18, crashes on older versions
  • What 3 words no longer displayed
  • CPR videos have no audio
  • Address is over a kilometer out
  • Multiple WTWs for the same location
  • W3W obscured by iOS app handle
  • Text is too small
  • App gives multiple three word descriptors
  • Address shows wrong house number
  • Location is inaccurate (next street/door)
  • App thinks user is next door
  • Place names truncated
  • Inaccurate location, goes all over suburb
  • No instructions on how to save pin to home address
  • Shows GPS and address 3 mins walk away
  • App told user to dial 112 which didn't work
  • App is not compatible with iWatch

Requested features

25 requests
  • Ability to copy/paste GPS location
  • Changeable font colors
  • Save home/work addresses
  • Add metronome for CPR cadence
  • Flashing screen for CPR cadence
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  • WatchOS companion app
  • iPad and browser support
  • Link to AED location map
  • Include list of medications
  • Don't archive to cloud
  • Amber Alerts support
  • Apple Watch support
  • Notifications for emergencies
  • Add DAN number
  • Live Location Sharing
  • Widget for location
  • Watch integration
  • Send location coordinates as SMS
  • Add defibrillator locations
  • Closed captions for CPR videos
  • Option to add contact person
  • On water Lat/Long option
  • Store GPS coordinates for no service areas
  • Accessibility features for location identification and communication
  • Link coordinates to services for emergency responders

BaseBuild

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Emergency Plus

No in-app purchases

None

BaseBuild

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emergency Plus free?
Emergency Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BaseBuild free?
BaseBuild is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emergency Plus or BaseBuild have ads?
Neither Emergency Plus nor BaseBuild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emergency Plus or BaseBuild?
Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, and BaseBuild every 10 months. Most recently, Emergency Plus was updated on November 1, 2026 and BaseBuild on October 29, 2026.

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