RIP VIP: The Death Alert App.
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Description
For whom the app tolls... RIP VIP is the app that alerts you to the deaths of people of interest. Stay informed with the latest death headlines from around the globe. Follow up-to-the-minute reporting with breaking death alerts. Start the conversation by sharing the news and stories that matter most to you. RIP VIP connects you to the afterlife wherever you are. Features: • RIP VIP sends alerts directly to iPhone, iPad or Computer where ever you are • Priority Alerts are pushed directly to your device accompanied by the sound of tolling bells • Non-Priority Alerts are sent silently to the RIP VIP app on your device • Instantly share all alerts via Facebook, Twitter, Email or by SMS message • Set a quiet time for silent death alerts RIP VIP is the preferred notification app of the newly deceased..!
What's New
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. iOS8 and iPhone 6 support
Details
- Developer
- David Ritchie
- Main Category
- News
- Version
- 1.1
- Version Release
- 2015-01-16
- Initial Release
- 2013-10-23
- Size
- 10 MB
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Price
- USD 0.99
- Languages
- EN
- Bundle ID
- com.rva.ripvip
- Version Rating
- ★ 3.79 (38)
- First Seen
- 2026-05-28
Metadata updated 2026-06-14
Rank History
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Competitive Benchmark — News Top 10
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| 7 | RIP VIP: The Death Alert App. | USD 0.99 | ★ 3.79 | 38 | 1 | 2015-01-16 |
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User Reviews
I thought this app would be perfect for alerting me to details of celebrity deaths related to the Deadpool. I'm in. It posts less death notices than just an average news source. Deleted the app.
The app works fine, but the news of celebrity passing is always 1-2 days later than the coverage you’d most certainly have already seen in all other media. In that light, I’m not sure of the app’s purpose. The single, eerie, cathedral bell toll makes me laugh though, so I keep it.
awesome
the best
I’ve had this app for years. It never fails to jubilantly sound when some obscure celebrity or famous person has kicked the bucket! Truly this app is for the gothic and morose!
Had this app for awhile. Hits and misses with obits. Some people I heard of but others in music and film never heard of. Today, they announced the death of Sir Michael Gambon from Harry Potter. Then few minutes ago, they had the passing of a sycamore tree in England. Story was from Reuters. Since when do we mourn a tree. I am surrounded by trees, but they are inanimate objects. If this passes for journalism, humanity is doomed
I love this app and it’s stopped working with iOS 14.. I hope I don’t see RIP VIP on the list!!
I’ve had this app since it was first released. The current one is the most useful and stable I’ve seen. Definitely turn on notifications for it.
I have been using this app for about 3 years now, and it’s always worked well. Within the last 2 months, my notifications have stopped working though. I’ve checked every setting there is regarding notifications, and they’re all on. Not sure if it’s an app issue or an iPhone 6 issue ...
This app is great but I don’t know if this sounds wrong but it can’t help it I wish that there are more people who died I had just got the app and there is only a few a lot of people say that a person dies every day and one child has been born idk it’s just is I love the app so I recommended this for people who like this it is worth it!
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