# Noonlight vs 911 Help SMS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Noonlight at 17K against 911 Help SMS's 2. Noonlight also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 911 Help SMS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noonlight sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 911 Help SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

911 Help SMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noonlight has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Noonlight ships an update every 5 weeks, 911 Help SMS monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noonlight | 911 Help SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noonlight-feel-protected-247/id716262008/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-help-sms/id1447956962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Noonlight, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916649454) | [Safety Now Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/404126457) |

## What reviewers say

### Noonlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noonlight-feel-protected-247/id716262008)

This app provides immediate emergency assistance with a single button press. It can discreetly alert authorities to your location and situation, offering peace of mind in uncertain moments. Advanced features include automatic crash detection and integration with ride-sharing services.

**Highlights:** One-button emergency alert, Location sharing with first responders, Automatic crash detection, Text and voice communication with dispatchers, Integration with ride-sharing services, Smartwatch compatibility

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SafeTrek | $1.99 | per month |
| SafeTrek | $2.99 | per month |
| SafeTrek | $2.99 | per month |
| SafeTrek | $2.99 | per month |
| SafeTrek | $3.99 | per month |
| Instant Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Noonlight Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| SafeTrek | $29.99 | per year |
| SafeTrek | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immediate response and support
- 🔒 Feels safe and secure
- 👍 Reassuring and comforting
- 👍 Reliable and trustworthy
- 🚑 Potentially life-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and false alarms

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with app closing unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable app without entering PIN
- More customization options for contacts and notifications


### 911 Help SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-help-sms/id1447956962)

This app provides quick access to emergency services and safety features. It allows users to text 911, know their location, and access important hotlines. Premium versions offer features like location retracing and emergency contact alerts.

**Highlights:** Text 911 with one tap, Know your current location, Access international emergency numbers, Suicide and domestic abuse hotlines, Location retracing, Emergency contact alerts, Walk safely feature

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noonlight free?

Noonlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 911 Help SMS free?

911 Help SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Noonlight or 911 Help SMS?

911 Help SMS is rated higher. Noonlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while 911 Help SMS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Noonlight or 911 Help SMS have ads?

Neither Noonlight nor 911 Help SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noonlight or 911 Help SMS?

Noonlight ships an update every 5 weeks, and 911 Help SMS monthly. Most recently, Noonlight was updated on November 8, 2026 and 911 Help SMS on November 2, 2026.

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