Comparison

Emergency Plus vs Tip Focus

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

Tip Focus

Features
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Tip Focus - The Ultimate Tip Calculator Calculate tips and split bills instantly with the most intuitive tip calculator on the App Store. Whether you're dining out with friends, ordering takeout, or splitting service charges, Tip Focus makes every calculation quick, accurate, and effortless. Key Features: Lightning-Fast Calculations Enter your bill amount and instantly see your tip, total, and per-person amounts. No complicated menus or confusing interfaces - just simple, reliable calculations every time. Flexible Tip Entry Choose from preset percentages (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%) or enter custom percentages and tip amounts. The app adapts to your preferences and remembers your settings. Smart Bill Splitting Split bills between up to 20 people with automatic per-person calculations. Perfect for group dinners, shared rides, or any situation where you need to divide costs fairly. Easy Sharing Share your calculations instantly via text, email, or any messaging app. Everyone knows exactly what they owe - no more confusion or awkward conversations about money. Upgrade to Tip Focus Pro: Advanced Rounding Options Round up tips to the nearest dollar for convenience. Round up totals or per-person amounts. Choose how to handle remainders when splitting - have one person cover the extra cents, or distribute evenly among the group. Calculation History Save and review your recent calculations. Track your tipping patterns and quickly reference past bills. Never lose track of important calculations again. Global Currency Support Calculate tips in 20+ currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, and more. Perfect for travelers or international users who need local currency calculations. Ad-Free Experience Remove all advertisements for a distraction-free, premium calculation experience. Focus on what matters - getting accurate results fast. Privacy-First Design All calculations and history are stored locally on your device. No data collection, no tracking, no cloud storage requirements. Your information stays private and secure. Perfect For: Restaurant dining and takeout orders Coffee shops and casual dining Ride sharing and delivery services Hair salons and spa services Any service that expects gratuity Why Choose Tip Focus? Built specifically for speed and accuracy, Tip Focus eliminates the guesswork from tipping. The clean, modern interface gets out of your way so you can calculate tips in seconds, not minutes. Whether you're a frequent diner, occasional restaurant visitor, or someone who wants to tip fairly and accurately every time, Tip Focus is the essential tool for your wallet. Download Tip Focus today and never struggle with tip calculations again.

Screenshots

Emergency Plus4 screens
Tip Focus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emergency Plus at none against Tip Focus's 1. Emergency Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tip Focus's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tip Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Emergency Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, Tip Focus daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Emergency Plus versus Tip Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergency PlusTip Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Triple Zero Awareness Work GroupAntomic Tech Pty Ltd

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

Tip Focus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Emergency Plus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tip Focus

One-time1
  • Tip Focus Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Emergency Plus free?
Emergency Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tip Focus free?
Tip Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emergency Plus or Tip Focus have ads?
Tip Focus shows ads; Emergency Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Emergency Plus or Tip Focus?
Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, and Tip Focus daily. Most recently, Emergency Plus was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tip Focus on September 23, 2026.

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