# Notify NYC vs Porky Peeps

The clearest difference is rating: Porky Peeps at 5.0 against Notify NYC's 3.3. Notify NYC's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 1). 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.

Porky Peeps 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | Porky Peeps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/porky-peeps/id6756157510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [lohith nagaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858773177) |

## 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


### Porky Peeps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/porky-peeps/id6756157510)

Organize and track your friendly game nights with this tool. Manage players, record chip counts, and settle debts for home gatherings. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with all data stored locally.

**Highlights:** Organize game sessions, Track player participation, Record chip counts and settlements, Calculate game statistics, Leaderboard for competition, Offline functionality, Dark mode support

**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 Porky Peeps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notify NYC or Porky Peeps?

Porky Peeps is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Porky Peeps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or Porky Peeps have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor Porky Peeps shows ads.

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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.*