# Notify NYC vs TravelFolio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notify NYC at none against TravelFolio's 1. Notify NYC also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TravelFolio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Notify NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | TravelFolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **99** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [Kareena Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708659865) |

## 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


### TravelFolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travelfolio/id6759146738)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TravelFolio Premium | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify NYC free?

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

### Is TravelFolio free?

TravelFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Notify NYC or TravelFolio have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor TravelFolio shows ads.

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