# Notify NYC vs NYC Block Check

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYC Block Check at 100% against Notify NYC's 25%. NYC Block Check also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Notify NYC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (99 vs 27). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NYC Block Check sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notify NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYC Block Check holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Notify NYC's written reviews are positive against 100% of NYC Block Check's.

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, NYC Block Check every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | NYC Block Check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-block-check/id6759576009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [Dmytro Polokhalo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873442365) |

## 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


### NYC Block Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-block-check/id6759576009)

Access real-time New York City data on crime, parking, violations, and local government activity. Explore interactive maps and receive smart notifications about neighborhood changes. Get detailed reports for any address to understand your block better.

**Highlights:** Live NYC map with 9 data layers, Address reports with crime trends and violations, Smart notifications for neighborhood activity, Restaurant grade and school information, Local government and city updates, Export and share reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NYC Intel Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NYC Intel Pro – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify NYC free?

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

### Is NYC Block Check free?

NYC Block Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notify NYC or NYC Block Check?

NYC Block Check is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while NYC Block Check averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or NYC Block Check have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor NYC Block Check shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notify NYC or NYC Block Check?

Notify NYC ships an update every 2 months, and NYC Block Check every 4 days. Most recently, Notify NYC was updated on October 24, 2026 and NYC Block Check on October 25, 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.*