# Notify NYC vs Simchavite

The clearest difference is rating: Simchavite 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.

Simchavite 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 | Simchavite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/simchavite/id6758928452/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 | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [SIMCHAVITE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741828505) |

## 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


### Simchavite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simchavite/id6758928452)

This companion app provides event hosts with real-time RSVP notifications and allows for quick guest addition by importing contacts. It syncs with existing events created on the web platform, streamlining on-the-go guest management.

**Highlights:** Real-time RSVP notifications, Import contacts for guest lists, Syncs with web events, On-the-go guest management, Push notifications for responses

**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 Simchavite free?

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

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

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

### Do Notify NYC or Simchavite have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor Simchavite 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.*