# Notify NYC vs Simple Event Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Event Countdown at 100% against Notify NYC's 25%. Simple Event Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Notify NYC's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). 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.

Simple Event Countdown 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Notify NYC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Event Countdown's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | Simple Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown/id6794149325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [Deric Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794149327) |

## 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


### Simple Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown/id6794149325)

Easily track upcoming events with a visually dynamic countdown. Name your event, set the date, and view it on your home screen with customizable widgets. The app features a color theme that changes as your event approaches, providing a subtle reminder.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Calendar import, Dynamic color themes, Native iPhone and Mac support, Customizable event naming

**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 Simple Event Countdown free?

Simple Event Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notify NYC or Simple Event Countdown?

Simple Event Countdown is rated higher. Notify NYC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Simple Event Countdown averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notify NYC or Simple Event Countdown have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor Simple Event Countdown 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.*