# Rave Panic Button vs Philadelphia Baptist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Philadelphia Baptist at 100% against Rave Panic Button's 57%. Philadelphia Baptist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Rave Panic Button's advantage is ratings volume (807 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.

Philadelphia Baptist 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 807 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 Philadelphia Baptist's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rave Panic Button | Philadelphia Baptist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rave-panic-button/id899058806/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philadelphia-baptist/id6753923732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **807** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rave Mobile Safety](https://appshunter.io/developer/691246565) | [Philadelphia Baptist Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582908965) |

## 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


### Philadelphia Baptist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philadelphia-baptist/id6753923732)

Connect with a dynamic church community and grow in your faith. Discover ways to get involved with small groups, discipleship classes, and events for all ages. Stay updated on church news and activities.

**Highlights:** Stay connected to church family, Grow in faith, Find small groups, Join discipleship classes, Discover events for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Philadelphia Baptist free?

Philadelphia Baptist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rave Panic Button or Philadelphia Baptist?

Philadelphia Baptist is rated higher. Rave Panic Button averages 4.8 out of 5 from 807 ratings, while Philadelphia Baptist averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rave Panic Button or Philadelphia Baptist have ads?

Neither Rave Panic Button nor Philadelphia Baptist shows ads.

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

Rave Panic Button ships an update every 2 months, and Philadelphia Baptist every 2 months. Most recently, Rave Panic Button was updated on November 1, 2026 and Philadelphia Baptist on October 30, 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.*
