Comparison

Emergency Plus vs AXUS Automation

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

AXUS Automation

Features
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AXUS Automation — Full Remote Control of Your Industrial I/O Equipment Take complete command of your remote equipment from your iPhone or iPad. AXUS Automation connects directly to AXUS I/O Controller units in the field, giving you live status, instant alerts, and full output control — wherever you are. REAL-TIME MONITORING See the live state of every input and output the moment something changes. Battery voltage, solar panel status, and cellular signal strength are always visible at a glance. A built-in server and device indicator shows whether your connection to the IoT server is active and whether your field unit is responding. FULL OUTPUT CONTROL Switch any output ON or OFF with a single tap. Set timed outputs to run for a specified number of minutes and automatically return to their off state — perfect for irrigation valves, gate motors, lighting, and pumps. All commands are protected with encryption so only authorised users can operate the equipment. GPS LOCATION TRACKING When the connected unit is equipped with a GPS module, AXUS Automation displays a live satellite map showing the unit's exact position with a pin drop. Coordinates, altitude, speed, and satellite count are shown alongside the map and update automatically as position data arrives. SMS ALERTS & COMMAND CONFIRMATION Receive SMS notifications when inputs change state, batteries run low, or solar/main power is lost. Confirm output commands via SMS to maintain a full audit trail even when you are away from the app. SECURE DEVICE REGISTRATION Each device is registered with a unique cryptographic token. Registration is completed directly through the app using a rolling one-time confirmation code sent to your whitelisted phone number. Unregistered phones cannot issue commands. MANAGE MULTIPLE UNITS Add as many field units as you need. Each device appears in the device list with a live health indicator. Tap any device to open its dedicated dashboard. The app automatically reconnects to the IoT server if the connection drops — no manual intervention required. IDEAL FOR Agriculture — irrigation, pump control, water level alerts Remote sites — generators, gate access, lighting Industrial monitoring — input state logging, alarm relay control REQUIREMENTS AXUS Automation requires an AXUS I/O Controller unit with an active cellular data connection. The app is provided free of charge — data and cellular plan costs are separate. AXUS Automation is developed by AXUS Pacific for use with the AXUS industrial I/O product range.

Screenshots

Emergency Plus4 screens
AXUS Automation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AXUS Automation at every 2 months against Emergency Plus's every 9 months. Emergency Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, AXUS Automation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Emergency Plus versus AXUS Automation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergency PlusAXUS Automation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Triple Zero Awareness Work GroupElio Deluca

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

AXUS Automation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Emergency Plus

No in-app purchases

None

AXUS Automation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emergency Plus free?
Emergency Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AXUS Automation free?
AXUS Automation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emergency Plus or AXUS Automation have ads?
Neither Emergency Plus nor AXUS Automation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emergency Plus or AXUS Automation?
Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, and AXUS Automation every 2 months. Most recently, Emergency Plus was updated on September 21, 2026 and AXUS Automation on September 18, 2026.

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