Comparison

Emergency Plus vs Laser SmartHome

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

Laser SmartHome

Control your smart home devices remotely and automate actions based on schedules, temperature, or location. Receive real-time notifications and manage multiple devices simultaneously for a smarter living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice control integration
  • Real-time notifications
  • Group device management
  • Automated actions
  • Customizable preferences
Features
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The Laser SmartHome app let's you add and control multiple devices quicker and easier from your smartphone. Paired with Google Home or Amazon Echo, you can set up automated actions which can be triggered on schedule, temperature or location. Get real-time notifications sent straight to your smartphone. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control your Laser SmartHome devices. - Remote control and check the status of your compatible Laser SmartHome devices - Voice control via Google Home & Amazon Echo - Alerts and notifications allow you to receive real-time status information about your Laser SmartHome devices - Add and group multiple devices to control them simultaneously - Automate your devices based on schedule, temperature, location & more - Customise your experience and save your frequently used actions & preferences

Screenshots

Emergency Plus4 screens
Laser SmartHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

Emergency Plus and Laser SmartHome both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Emergency Plus's written reviews are positive against 31% of Laser SmartHome's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Emergency Plus against 5.0 for Laser SmartHome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Emergency Plus's written reviews are positive against 31% of Laser SmartHome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, Laser SmartHome every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Emergency Plus versus Laser SmartHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergency PlusLaser SmartHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Triple Zero Awareness Work GroupLASER Corporation

Customer experience

Emergency Plus

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

Laser SmartHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

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

Laser SmartHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Emergency Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Laser SmartHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emergency Plus free?
Emergency Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laser SmartHome free?
Laser SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Emergency Plus or Laser SmartHome?
Emergency Plus and Laser SmartHome are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Emergency Plus or Laser SmartHome have ads?
Neither Emergency Plus nor Laser SmartHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emergency Plus or Laser SmartHome?
Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, and Laser SmartHome every 11 months. Most recently, Emergency Plus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Laser SmartHome on October 15, 2026.

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