# Parachute vs Vimtag

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parachute at 63% against Vimtag's 21%. Parachute also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Vimtag's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parachute sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Vimtag sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parachute holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 511 and 382 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Parachute's written reviews are positive against 21% of Vimtag's.

Parachute ships an update every 11 days, Vimtag every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parachute | Vimtag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parachute/id999134752/reviews)** | [2.2 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 382 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 30 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parachute Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/879090896) | [Vimtag Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033074202) |

## What reviewers say

### Parachute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parachute/id999134752)

This app helps you prepare for emergencies by broadcasting your live video, audio, and location to trusted contacts with a single touch. It offers advanced features like discreet recording, evidence saving, and remote activation to ensure your safety and provide crucial information when it matters most.

**Highlights:** Live video, audio, and location broadcast, One-touch emergency contact notification, Discreet recording and evidence saving, Advanced safety features like Superlock and Checkup, Multi-camera recording, Siri activation and lock screen widget

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parachute Lite (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Parachute Micro (Yearly) | $2.99 | per year |
| Parachute (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Parachute Family (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful safety features
- 🔒 Secure live streaming and recording
- 👍 Useful for emergencies
- 👍 Provides peace of mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable activation and functionality
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 👎 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected activations and false alerts
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Audio/video quality problems

**Requested features**

- Emergency services integration
- Test mode for safe experimentation
- Offline recording and backup
- Customizable activation methods


### Vimtag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history. Control camera direction and communicate through the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Remote video recording and playback, Real-time intercom, Alarm and information push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 1cam 15days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 2cams 7days loop record Monthy | $4.99 | per month |
| 1cam 30days loop record Monthy | $6.99 | per month |
| 4cams 7days loop record Monthy | $8.99 | per month |
| 10c 30days loop record Monthy | $9.99 | per month |
| 2cams 30day loop record Monthy | $11.99 | per month |
| 8cams 7days loop record Monthy | $14.99 | per month |
| 20c 60days loop record Monthy | $19.99 | per month |
| 4cams 30day loop record Monthy | $20.99 | per month |
| 1cams 30day CVR loop record | $24.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year service | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear and loud camera
- 👍 Cheap and good quality
- 🚀 Works well when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App has many bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable connection and offline issues
- 🐛 Recordings not working or not saving properly
- 🐛 Motion detection and alerts not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Can't access recorded videos
- Camera disconnects frequently
- Motion detection not working
- Ads interfering with camera view

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve motion detection and alert functionality
- Allow local storage playback without app
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parachute free?

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

### Is Vimtag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parachute or Vimtag?

Parachute is rated higher. Parachute averages 4.7 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while Vimtag averages 2.2 from 382 ratings.

### Do Parachute or Vimtag have ads?

Neither Parachute nor Vimtag shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parachute or Vimtag?

Parachute ships an update every 11 days, and Vimtag every 5 weeks. Most recently, Parachute was updated on October 2, 2026 and Vimtag on September 26, 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.*