Best Emergency Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Emergency is the household name in emergency, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Emergency Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Emergency: Severe Weather AppEmergency: Severe Weather AppFree4.8★ (7.9K)NoNoNov 2026
2PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (278K)NoNoNov 2026
3EMERGENCY HQ: Firefighter GameEMERGENCY HQ: Firefighter GameFree4.7★ (32K)YesYesNov 2026
4Don't Panic: Stay ReadyDon't Panic: Stay ReadyFree—NoNoOct 2026
5First Aid: American Red CrossFirst Aid: American Red CrossFree4.7★ (2.4K)NoNoNov 2026
6HAVEN: Offline Survival AppHAVEN: Offline Survival AppFree3.2★ (5)NoYesNov 2026
7Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (526K)NoYesNov 2026
8Emergency Management SuiteEmergency Management SuiteFree3.0★ (29)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Emergency

Emergency: Severe Weather App#1

Emergency: Severe Weather App by American Red Cross

Alerts, Maps, Radar & Shelters
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😐(7.9K ratings)
Free
#94in Weather
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Prepare for and stay informed during emergencies with disaster guides, personalized checklists, and real-time weather alerts. Locate open shelters and services, track storms with interactive maps, and receive official National Weather Service notifications for your locations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy user interface
  • 👍 Accessible to the blind
  • 🚀 Sends immediate notifications
  • 👍 Keeps users informed about hazards
  • 👍 Provides emergency preparedness information

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Notifications too loud even with volume down
  • 🔁 Repeated notifications for the same event
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and alerts
  • 🔍 Inability to customize alert radius
  • 🔌 Alerts not working during power outages
PulsePoint Respond#2

PulsePoint Respond by PulsePoint Foundation

Building informed communities
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(278K ratings)
Free
#39in Medical
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Receive immediate alerts for emergencies in your community, including cardiac arrest events requiring CPR. Get notified about other critical incidents like fires and floods, and monitor live dispatch radio. This app connects you to public safety information and can request your assistance in life-saving situations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Instant notifications
  • 📍 Detailed incident location
  • 💡 Customizable notifications
  • 🚑 Helpful for first responders
  • 🔍 Awareness of community emergencies

Room to Improve

  • 🗺️ Lack of location filtering
  • 🔇 Inconsistent notification reliability
  • 🌍 Limited coverage in Canada/other countries
  • 🔢 Too many notifications for large areas
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
EMERGENCY HQ: Firefighter Game#3

EMERGENCY HQ: Firefighter Game by Sixteen Tons Entertainment GmbH

Police, Fire, Ambulance Rescue
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😊(32K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Lead firefighter, police, and rescue teams in a realistic simulation game. Build your headquarters, manage resources, and complete challenging missions from fires to disasters. Compete with others in leagues and alliances to become the ultimate incident commander.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Fantastic graphics
  • 🚀 Realistic gameplay
  • 💡 Enjoyable missions
  • 💡 Variety of emergency services
  • 💡 Generous with in-game rewards

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🐛 Glitchy vehicle and unit behavior
  • ⏱️ Excessive wait times between missions
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive missions
  • 🔁 Limited mission selection

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FAQ about Emergency

What are the best emergency apps & games for iPhone?
Emergency: Severe Weather App tops our emergency apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 7.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top emergency apps & games we rank are free to download, including Emergency: Severe Weather App and PulsePoint Respond.
Emergency: Severe Weather App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ emergency apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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