# Rave Panic Button vs First Methodist Conroe

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rave Panic Button at every 2 months against First Methodist Conroe's every 14 months. Rave Panic Button also leads on ratings volume (731 vs 5). First Methodist Conroe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rave Panic Button against 4.8 for First Methodist Conroe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rave Panic Button has 731 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rave Panic Button ships an update every 2 months, First Methodist Conroe every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rave Panic Button | First Methodist Conroe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-panic-button/id899058806/reviews) | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-methodist-conroe/id1275364020/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **731** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rave Mobile Safety](https://appshunter.io/developer/691246565) | [First United Methodist Church (Conroe)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453058568) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### First Methodist Conroe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-methodist-conroe/id1275364020)

Stay connected with your church community. Access past sermons, view upcoming events, and check in children. Facilitates giving and community engagement.

**Highlights:** Listen to past sermons, View current and upcoming events, Children and youth check-in, Giving options, Community engagement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rave Panic Button free?

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

### Is First Methodist Conroe free?

First Methodist Conroe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rave Panic Button or First Methodist Conroe?

Rave Panic Button and First Methodist Conroe are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 731 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Rave Panic Button or First Methodist Conroe have ads?

Neither Rave Panic Button nor First Methodist Conroe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rave Panic Button or First Methodist Conroe?

Rave Panic Button ships an update every 2 months, and First Methodist Conroe every 14 months. Most recently, Rave Panic Button was updated on October 18, 2026 and First Methodist Conroe on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*