# Noonlight vs Rave Panic Button

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rave Panic Button at none against Noonlight's 11. Noonlight's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 57%) and ratings volume (17K vs 799). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noonlight sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rave Panic Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Noonlight against 4.8 for Rave Panic Button. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noonlight has 17K ratings behind it against 799, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Noonlight's written reviews are positive against 57% of Rave Panic Button's.

Noonlight ships an update every 5 weeks, Rave Panic Button every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noonlight | Rave Panic Button |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noonlight-feel-protected-247/id716262008/reviews) | **[4.8 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-panic-button/id899058806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 799 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noonlight, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916649454) | [Rave Mobile Safety](https://appshunter.io/developer/691246565) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Rave Panic Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-panic-button/id899058806)

This app helps you get help faster in emergencies by instantly contacting 9-1-1 and notifying on-site personnel. It can also alert staff for non-911 situations. When calling 9-1-1, it transmits critical incident data to the dispatcher.

**Highlights:** Instant 9-1-1 dialing, On-site personnel notification, Staff Assist for non-911 alerts, Real-time incident data transmission, Location services integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Saves lives
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Great design
- 👍 Powerful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No audible alarms
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification sounds
- 🐛 Support unresponsive
- 🐛 Cannot verify phone number
- 🐛 Audible alert too quiet

**Reported bugs**

- No "alarm" sound when activated
- No audible alarms even with critical alerts enabled
- Cannot sign up with phone number
- Cannot verify number
- App not working

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app/extension
- Cellular Apple Watch integration
- Louder audible alarms
- Ability to use worldwide
- Clarification on institutional use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noonlight free?

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

### Is Rave Panic Button free?

Rave Panic Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Noonlight or Rave Panic Button?

Rave Panic Button is rated higher. Noonlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Rave Panic Button averages 4.8 from 799 ratings.

### Do Noonlight or Rave Panic Button have ads?

Neither Noonlight nor Rave Panic Button shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noonlight or Rave Panic Button?

Noonlight ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rave Panic Button every 2 months. Most recently, Noonlight was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rave Panic Button on October 24, 2026.

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