# Notify NYC vs Scrapped

The clearest difference is rating: Scrapped at 5.0 against Notify NYC's 3.3. Notify NYC's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.4). 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.

Scrapped 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notify NYC | Scrapped |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/scrapped-bin-sorter/id6800582469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 2 |
| 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 | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Department of Information Technology And Telecomm](https://appshunter.io/developer/324897622) | [Ning Liao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800582471) |

## 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


### Scrapped

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrapped-bin-sorter/id6800582469)

Identify the correct disposal bin for items by pointing your phone's camera at them. This app helps you sort waste into recycling, compost, or garbage categories without needing an internet connection or account. It asks clarifying questions to ensure accurate sorting.

**Highlights:** Camera-based item identification, Sorts into recycling, compost, or garbage, Offline functionality, No account required, Privacy-focused (no photos leave device), Interactive sorting questions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notify NYC free?

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

### Is Scrapped free?

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

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

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

### Do Notify NYC or Scrapped have ads?

Neither Notify NYC nor Scrapped 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.*