Best Medical Alert Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Medical Alert Connect is the household name in medical alert, 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 Medical Alert Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Medical Alert ConnectMedical Alert ConnectFreeNoNoSep 2026
2MedTagIDMedTagIDFree5.0★ (3)NoYesAug 2026
3PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (272K)NoNoSep 2026
4Emergency Medical AlertEmergency Medical AlertFreeNoNoMay 2026
5Circle Alert Wellness Check InCircle Alert Wellness Check InFree4.3★ (110)NoYesSep 2026
6AIHA Connect 2026AIHA Connect 2026Free2.7★ (16)YesNoJul 2026
7MyMedicalGuardianMyMedicalGuardianFree4.9★ (1K)NoNoSep 2026
8MyID – Medical ID ProfileMyID – Medical ID ProfileFree4.8★ (5.1K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Medical Alert

MedTagID#2

MedTagID by Medtag Id llc

QR medical ID for emergencies
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows users to store and instantly share vital health information with first responders via a QR code. It enables the creation of detailed medical profiles for individuals and family members, with options to order physical tags and digital wallet cards for emergency access.

PulsePoint Respond#3

PulsePoint Respond by PulsePoint Foundation

Building informed communities
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(272K ratings)
Free
#46in Medical
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This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

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

More Medical Alert apps to explore

FAQ about Medical Alert

Are there free medical alert apps for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top medical alert apps we rank are free to download, including Medical Alert Connect and MedTagID.
Medical Alert Connect has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ medical alert apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Medical Alert Connect is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work with existing Medical Alert service subscriptions.
The latest version of Medical Alert Connect is 3.6, last updated on March 13, 2026. Updates are released to improve features and ensure reliability.

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