# Notify NYC vs Go Goshen

The clearest difference is rating: Go Goshen at 5.0 against Notify NYC's 3.3. Notify NYC's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Go Goshen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notify NYC has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, Go Goshen every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | Go Goshen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-goshen/id6468892956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [GOGov, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351223719) |

## 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


### Go Goshen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-goshen/id6468892956)

Discover local events and happenings in Goshen Village, NY. This app provides a straightforward way to stay informed about community activities.

**Highlights:** Event discovery, Community updates, Local information, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify NYC free?

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

### Is Go Goshen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notify NYC or Go Goshen?

Go Goshen is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Go Goshen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or Go Goshen have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor Go Goshen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notify NYC or Go Goshen?

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, and Go Goshen every 3 months. Most recently, Notify NYC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Go Goshen on October 13, 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.*