# Notify NYC vs Lyro

The clearest difference is rating: Lyro at 5.0 against Notify NYC's 3.3. Lyro also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Notify NYC's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 4). 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.

Lyro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notify NYC has 88 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, Lyro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | Lyro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyro/id6741505547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [Xiaowen Guan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794480174) |

## 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


### Lyro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyro/id6741505547)

This app simplifies car-hailing with one-click ordering and quick driver matching. Choose from various vehicle types and track your driver's location and estimated arrival time in real-time for a clear view of your journey.

**Highlights:** One-click car ordering, Quick driver matching, Multiple vehicle types, Real-time driver location, Estimated arrival times, Clear travel route view

**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 Lyro free?

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

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

Lyro is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Lyro averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or Lyro have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor Lyro shows ads.

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

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, and Lyro every 10 days. Most recently, Notify NYC was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lyro on August 29, 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.*