# Flag Day - US Flag Alerts — Half & Full Staff Flag Alerts

> US flag status alerts, etiquette, and historical facts. (iPhone/iPad app by Bonsaisoft LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flag-day-us-flag-alerts/id924643425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bonsaisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376137158)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 3,362 App Store ratings · 115 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flag-day-us-flag-alerts/id924643425/reviews.md

## What is Flag Day?

Timely alerts to always fly your American flag the right way!

With the Flag Day app, you will receive:
- Alerts for unscheduled half-staff days as soon as published by the US President
- Alerts for scheduled half & full staff days a day before

Note: The app does not cover US States notifications for half-staff days at this point. Only notifications coming from the White House.

See below the other app's features

WHAT USERS SAY ABOUT THE FLAG DAY APP:
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"GREAT APP"
"If you fly the flag, this app is a god send! When the status changes, you get an alert to change the position. That way you do not wonder why the flag is at half-staff!"

"SIMPLE AND RELIABLE"
"It does more than you'd expect. I've learned a lot about why we observe the days we do."

"GREAT APP"
"I love this app! I have learned so much about the symbol of patriotism of the United States flag and I use it to display my flag properly. It is a great app and I highly recommend it."

APP OVERVIEW:
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Receive alerts to remind you to raise the flag for all American National Flag Days. Alerts are sent the day before the half-staff or full-staff day.

Use the flag day calendar to quickly glance over all the coming flag days. 

App displays the sunrise and sunset times at your location.

The application is constantly maintained up to date. New flag days declared by the US President are added to our server and synchronized with the application when you start it.

Flying the American flag per the flag code is important and a patriotic thing to do. To help you fly the US flag  the proper way, the application references the flag code as well as a detailed step by step process on how to correctly fold the flag.

The Flag Day application was built by our company Bonsaisoft which is based in California, USA.

APP FEATURES:
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- Notifications are sent a day before half-staff & full-staff days.
- Calendar with all coming flag days. Full staff days are in blue. Half staff days are in red.
- Each day has historical facts and videos to learn about the day in history. Once published, the Presidential Proclamation is added to the app. 
- Instructions on how to properly handle the flag based on the flag code 
- Instructions on how to fold the flag with step by step graphics and visual animation.
- Instructions on how to salute the flag
- Pledge of allegiance's text

PRICING
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The Flag Day app can be downloaded for free on the app store. To unlock it, a yearly or monthly subscription is required. 

- The yearly membership subscription is US$7.99/year after a 1 week free trial period.
- The monthly membership subscription is US$1.99/month after a 3 day free trial period.

LEGAL
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The price of the subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. 
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 
Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Our full terms and conditions and privacy policy are at:
Terms of Use: https://www.bonsaisoft.com/flag-day-terms 
Privacy Policy: https://www.bonsaisoft.com/flag-day-privacy

## Key features

- Half & full staff flag alerts
- Flag day calendar
- Historical facts and videos
- Flag code instructions
- Flag folding guide
- Sunrise and sunset times

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flag Day Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Flag Day Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Flag Day Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Flag Day Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Flag Day Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Flag Day Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Flag Day?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🇺🇸 Patriotic app for flag enthusiasts
- 📆 Helpful calendar and notifications
- 🔍 Detailed information on flag etiquette
- 💡 Useful for schools, organizations, and businesses
- 🤝 Great customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Notifications not working for some users
- ⏰ Delays in updating flag status
- 💰 Subscription model not clear to all users
- 🗺️ Lack of state-specific flag information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect flag status displayed during special events
- Subscription issues leading to loss of access

**Most requested features**

- Sync flag status to device calendar
- Customizable notification settings
- Integration with weather data for flag lowering
- State-level flag status updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 115)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flag-day-us-flag-alerts/id924643425/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent app for displaying the flag

*2026-07-27, version 2.10*

Dates for half staff and proper protocol for displaying Old Glory.

### 1/5 — Paid for premium version

*2026-07-13, version 2.10*

Was just checking status for Lindsey graham, and tried to restore my purchase of the premium version, got an error code which equals = wasted money. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-06-10, version 2.10*

It’s simple and understandable. Very organized and just a really good app in general.👍🏼

### 5/5 — Great app and one request

*2026-05-28, version 2.10*

Love the app for keeping up with proper flag etiquette.  I sure would love it if I could track state flag orders in addition to federal.

### 5/5 — Much needed

*2026-05-15, version 2.9*

If you are a flag nerd, as I take it you are with this app, and you fly flags with pride, this is the app. I love the push alerts and the history behind each event!

### 5/5 — US Flag Alerts

*2026-05-14, version 2.9*

I take care of the flag at our ag dealership and it is nice to have the app notify me when there are any changes to displaying our flag.

### 5/5 — Best Flag App

*2026-02-14, version 2.9*

Fast, easy, and very convenient app.

### 5/5 — Love D flag day!!

*2026-02-13, version 2.9*

I love being reminded so I can show my pride in my country

### 5/5 — Thank You

*2025-11-24, version 2.9*

Great price on a great app. Thank you for making this simple.

### 5/5 — Flag duty

*2025-11-21, version 2.9*

Love the app - helps keep me on top of flag duty.

## Frequently asked questions about Flag Day

### What does the Flag Day app do?

The Flag Day app provides timely alerts for U.S. flag status changes, such as when to fly the flag at half-staff or full-staff. It also includes a calendar of flag days, historical information, and detailed instructions on flag etiquette, folding, and saluting, referencing the U.S. Flag Code.

### How does the app alert me to flag status changes?

You will receive notifications a day before scheduled half-staff or full-staff days. The app also provides alerts for unscheduled half-staff days as soon as they are published by the U.S. President. These alerts are synchronized with the application when you start it.

### Is the Flag Day app free to download?

Yes, the Flag Day app can be downloaded for free. However, to unlock its full features and receive alerts, a yearly or monthly subscription is required. There are free trial periods available for both subscription options.

### What information is available about specific flag days?

Each flag day listed in the calendar includes historical facts and videos related to that day. When a Presidential Proclamation is issued, it is also added to the app, providing further context and information about the observance.

### Does the app cover state-level flag notifications?

Currently, the app focuses on notifications originating from the White House regarding U.S. national flag status. It does not cover specific U.S. state notifications for half-staff days at this point.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.10 — 2026-05-27

- Improved flag day and app sharing

### 2.9 — 2025-11-05

Fixed issue preventing embedded Youtube videos from being displayed.

### 2.8.1 — 2025-07-24

Small improvements

### 2.8 — 2025-01-10

- Reinforced the app's notification system

### 2.7 — 2025-01-04

- Small improvements

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