# Notify NYC vs SIMON AIRE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SIMON AIRE at 100% against Notify NYC's 25%. SIMON AIRE also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). Notify NYC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 17). 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.

SIMON AIRE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notify NYC has 88 ratings behind it against 17, 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 100% of SIMON AIRE's.

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, SIMON AIRE every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | SIMON AIRE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-aire/id1548963873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 175 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) | [Simon-Aire, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548963875) |

## 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


### SIMON AIRE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-aire/id1548963873)

Control your air conditioner remotely from anywhere. Set schedules, timers, and share device access with family members for a comfortable and convenient home environment.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Multi-user device access, Customizable timers, Device sharing, Quick device connection, Weekly scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify NYC free?

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

### Is SIMON AIRE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notify NYC or SIMON AIRE?

SIMON AIRE is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while SIMON AIRE averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or SIMON AIRE have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor SIMON AIRE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notify NYC or SIMON AIRE?

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, and SIMON AIRE every 30 months. Most recently, Notify NYC was updated on October 15, 2026 and SIMON AIRE on October 4, 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.*