# Notify NYC vs FriedrichGo

The clearest difference is rating: FriedrichGo at 4.7 against Notify NYC's 3.3. FriedrichGo also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 88) and review sentiment (38% vs 25%). Notify NYC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). 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.

FriedrichGo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FriedrichGo has 3.2K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Notify NYC's written reviews are positive against 38% of FriedrichGo's.

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, FriedrichGo every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | FriedrichGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friedrichgo/id1458706639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [Friedrich Air Conditioning](https://appshunter.io/developer/576190394) |

## What reviewers say

### Notify NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950)

Receive official emergency alerts and information about important City services directly from New York City. This app provides location-based updates to keep you informed about emergency events.

**Highlights:** Official emergency communications, Location-based alerts, Information on emergency events, Updates on City services, Privacy-focused location tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app for emergencies
- 👍 Good for staying informed
- 👍 Replaces email alerts
- 👍 Official emergency notification system
- 👍 Synthesized notifications from multiple agencies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Endless pop-up notifications
- 🐛 Cannot dismiss old alerts
- 🐛 Required missing person alerts
- 🐛 Overwhelms with too many alerts
- 🔋 Drains battery significantly

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-up notifications repeat endlessly and cannot be dismissed
- Notification preferences cannot be saved
- App randomly closes when in use
- Cannot get past the Terms of Use agreement
- No accept button to press on terms of service

**Requested features**

- Allow deactivation of missing person alerts
- Include pictures in missing person alerts
- Add a share button for alerts
- Allow users to choose which alerts they receive (without mandatory ones)
- More granular alert controls


### FriedrichGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friedrichgo/id1458706639)

Effortlessly manage your Friedrich Chill or Uni-Fit room air conditioners remotely. Adjust settings and control your comfort from anywhere using this intuitive mobile application.

**Highlights:** Remote AC control, Manage Friedrich Chill units, Manage Uni-Fit units, Control from anywhere, Time-based control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote control
- 🚀 Convenient app control
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful AC unit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Difficult setup
- 🔋 Bright display cannot be turned off
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works after recent update
- Automations and schedules not functioning properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to change temperature below 80 degrees in Money Saver mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for HomeKit and Alexa
- Improve app UI and UX
- Add ability to edit and delete timers
- Add option to display temperature in Fahrenheit
- Improve remote access and offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify NYC free?

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

### Is FriedrichGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notify NYC or FriedrichGo?

FriedrichGo is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while FriedrichGo averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or FriedrichGo have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor FriedrichGo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notify NYC or FriedrichGo?

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, and FriedrichGo every 13 months. Most recently, Notify NYC was updated on September 21, 2026 and FriedrichGo on September 14, 2026.

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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.*