Comparison

CT Prepares vs AFSCME 1565

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CT Prepares

Access emergency information and alerts on your mobile device. Create emergency kits, customize family communication plans, and view preparation guides. Receive real-time notifications and locate essential services.

Highlights
  • Interactive emergency kits
  • Customizable family communication plans
  • Emergency preparation guides
  • Real-time notification alerts
  • Locate emergency services
  • View emergency news and weather
Features
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The Connecticut Emergency Preparedness Mobile Application will allow Connecticut residents to access emergency information and alerts on the go in the event of an emergency. Connecticut residents would be able to create interactive emergency kits, customize family communication plans, and view preparation guides on what to do in an emergency all from their mobile device. The Emergency Preparedness Mobile Application will integrate with a phone’s text messaging, email, and social networking, allowing residents to inform family members when they are safe. Real-time notifications can be sent directly to the device providing up-to-the-minute information for residents. Links to Emergency needs such as shelters, food, and assistance will be at hand. The application will allow users to: • Create interactive checklists Prepare a family plan • Notify emergency personnel • View preparation guides for different emergencies • Sign up for alerts • Contact family members • View emergency news and events • Locate emergency services • View weather

About

AFSCME 1565

Features
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AFSCME 1565 is the official mobile application of the AFSCME Local 1565. It provides AFSCME 1565 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay informed about union activities and updates. Members can access essential resources, such as contracts and important documents (if available), related to their rights in the workplace. The app also keeps members updated on major events and provides useful information about their rights and responsibilities as union members.

Screenshots

CT Prepares4 screens
AFSCME 15654 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AFSCME 1565 at every 8 days against CT Prepares's every 4 months. CT Prepares's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CT Prepares ships an update every 4 months, AFSCME 1565 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CT Prepares versus AFSCME 1565: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCT PreparesAFSCME 1565
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNICUSA LLCPrometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CT Prepares

No in-app purchases

None

AFSCME 1565

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CT Prepares free?
CT Prepares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFSCME 1565 free?
AFSCME 1565 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CT Prepares or AFSCME 1565 have ads?
Neither CT Prepares nor AFSCME 1565 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CT Prepares or AFSCME 1565?
CT Prepares ships an update every 4 months, and AFSCME 1565 every 8 days. Most recently, CT Prepares was updated on October 16, 2026 and AFSCME 1565 on October 20, 2026.

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