# Rave Panic Button vs Cribbo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbo at 100% against Rave Panic Button's 57%. Cribbo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Rave Panic Button's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (799 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rave Panic Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cribbo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rave Panic Button has 799 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Rave Panic Button's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cribbo's.

Rave Panic Button ships an update every 2 months, Cribbo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rave Panic Button | Cribbo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-panic-button/id899058806/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbo-setup-code-for-homekit/id6742696198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **799** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rave Mobile Safety](https://appshunter.io/developer/691246565) | [Nicholas Dapolito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637452829) |

## 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


### Cribbo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbo-setup-code-for-homekit/id6742696198)

Securely store and manage your HomeKit and Matter setup codes. Quickly access, identify, and organize your smart home devices with a clean, distraction-free interface. Protect your codes with biometric authentication and encrypted backups.

**Highlights:** HomeKit Import, Code Import & Encrypted Backup, iCloud Sync, Device Identification Tools, Face ID & Touch ID Protection, Clean Interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cribbo Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rave Panic Button free?

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

### Is Cribbo free?

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

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

Cribbo is rated higher. Rave Panic Button averages 4.8 out of 5 from 799 ratings, while Cribbo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Rave Panic Button nor Cribbo shows ads.

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

Rave Panic Button ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rave Panic Button was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cribbo on October 25, 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.*