# Notify NYC vs Windmill Air

The clearest difference is rating: Windmill Air at 4.7 against Notify NYC's 3.3. Windmill Air also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 88). Notify NYC's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Windmill Air holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windmill Air has 4.4K 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 28% of Windmill Air's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | Windmill Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmill-air/id1589463108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **27.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [The Air Lab, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521133311) |

## 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


### Windmill Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmill-air/id1589463108)

This app allows you to remotely control your smart air care devices. Set schedules and adjust settings to create your ideal home climate from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote product control, Set automation schedules, Adjust any setting, Create ideal home climate, Eco-friendly product integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Quiet operation
- 🚀 Easy installation
- 👍 Responsive app
- 👍 Useful remote control features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity and functionality
- 🐛 Automation issues and failures
- 🐛 Inconsistent settings and mode changes
- 🐛 Glitchy app with frequent bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to maintain accurate room temperature readings
- Automations not working as expected or reverting settings
- Connectivity issues causing the app to lose control of the unit
- Inconsistent behavior when turning the unit on/off or changing settings

**Requested features**

- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved automation and scheduling capabilities
- More granular temperature and fan speed controls
- Ability to disable annoying app notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify NYC free?

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

### Is Windmill Air free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notify NYC or Windmill Air?

Windmill Air is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Windmill Air averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or Windmill Air have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor Windmill Air shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notify NYC or Windmill Air?

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, and Windmill Air every 2 months. Most recently, Notify NYC was updated on October 15, 2026 and Windmill Air on October 17, 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.*