Best 911 Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best 911 text apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top 911 Text Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1911 Help SMS911 Help SMSFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
2Text911AppText911AppFree—NoNoSep 2026
3Text to 911Text to 911$0.994.0★ (21)NoNoOct 2026
4PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (277K)NoNoNov 2026
5911sms911smsFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Anderson County 911 TNAnderson County 911 TNFree4.0★ (3)NoNoJun 2026
7911smsPlus911smsPlusFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Lifeline EuropeLifeline EuropeFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for 911 Text

5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides quick access to emergency services and safety features. It allows users to text 911, know their location, and access important hotlines. Premium versions offer features like location retracing and emergency contact alerts.

Text to 911#3

Text to 911 by Animal Manners LLC

Help in 3 Seconds
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.0(21 ratings)
$0.99
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This app provides a quick and silent way to contact emergency services. It's designed for individuals who cannot speak or find speaking unsafe in critical situations, sending your location and a pre-set message with a single tap.

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FAQ about 911 Text

What are the best 911 text apps for iPhone?
911 Help SMS tops our 911 text apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top 911 text apps we rank are free to download, including 911 Help SMS and Text911App.
911 Help SMS has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ 911 text apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.