# myAlerts vs PCTV Select

The clearest difference is rating: PCTV Select at 5.0 against myAlerts's 2.5. PCTV Select also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). myAlerts's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 3) and chart position (#207 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PCTV Select holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myAlerts has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | myAlerts | PCTV Select |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myalerts/id1102847004/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctv-select/id1502895876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#207** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Konexus, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/926041284) | [Pittsfield Community Cable Broadcasting Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502895635) |

## What reviewers say

### myAlerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myalerts/id1102847004)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Receive critical emergency alerts, severe weather warnings, and community updates for your important locations. Stay informed about public safety incidents and local advisories to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

**Highlights:** Location-based alerts, Severe weather warnings, Public safety alerts, Community notifications, Customizable alert preferences

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡️ Alerts before other apps
- ⚙️ Customizable alert settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No emergency alerts
- ❌ Unreliable notifications
- ❌ App fails to load
- ❌ Phantom notifications
- ❌ Fraudulent notification attempts

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load location
- Phantom notifications that don't go away
- Fraudulent notifications sent
- App shows blank alerts/no data
- Customized settings are ignored

**Requested features**

- Ability to clear expired alerts
- Option to remove old alerts
- Test alerts alongside siren tests
- Fix for phantom notifications
- Improve location loading


### PCTV Select

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctv-select/id1502895876)

Stay connected with local happenings in Pittsfield through live and on-demand programming. Access municipal meetings, educational content, and community events directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app aims to foster community connection by bringing local broadcasts to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live local programming, On-demand content, Municipal meeting broadcasts, Educational programming, Local event coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myAlerts free?

myAlerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PCTV Select free?

PCTV Select is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myAlerts or PCTV Select?

PCTV Select is rated higher. myAlerts averages 2.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while PCTV Select averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do myAlerts or PCTV Select have ads?

Neither myAlerts nor PCTV Select shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*