Alert vs MN on a Stick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alert
This emergency notification system allows users to quickly report active threats, medical emergencies, or requests for assistance with a single button push. Alerts are simultaneously sent to first responders, facility staff, and a call center for rapid response.
- Three-button push alerts (Active Threat, Medical, Need Assistance)
- Simultaneous alerts to first responders, facility staff, and call center
- Real-time threat reporting
- Efficient emergency communication
- Tailored response to emergency nature
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Alert-COM® is a comprehensive emergency notification and communication system designed to provide quick and efficient responses to various situations. The system offers several features to enhance emergency management and communication. Three Button Push Alert: Active Threats, Medical and Need Assistance. These specific buttons allow users to quickly communicate their situation, ensuring a prompt response tailored to the nature of the emergency. Alerts simultaneously send to First Responders, Facility Staff and Diamond rated call Center. Alert-COM® is a versatile and robust emergency communication system, offering a range of features to enhance both user and administrator experiences during critical situations.
MN on a Stick
Navigate the Minnesota State Fair with this comprehensive guide. Find your way around, discover new foods, and keep track of all the scheduled events. Plan your visit and don't miss a moment of the fair's excitement.
- Interactive fairgrounds map
- Live search for vendors and events
- Complete events schedule
- Discover new food items
- Create a personal wishlist
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Discover everything the Minnesota State Fair has to offer with MN on a Stick! This app is your ultimate companion for navigating the fairgrounds and ensuring you don't miss out on any excitement. Features: Interactive Map: Find your way around the fair with ease using our built-in navigation. Live Search: Quickly locate food vendors, events, and more. Events Schedule: Stay up-to-date with all the activities and performances happening at the fair. New Food: Explore the latest food offerings for this year. Wishlist: Plan your fair experience by adding your must-see attractions and must-try foods. MN on a Stick is your go-to app for making the most of your visit to the Minnesota State Fair!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MN on a Stick at 99% against Alert's 0%. MN on a Stick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MN on a Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MN on a Stick has 341 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Alert's written reviews are positive against 99% of MN on a Stick's.
Alert ships an update every 2 months, MN on a Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alert | MN on a Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (341 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 98.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 341 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alert Protection Services Inc. | Daniel Nugent |
Customer experience
Alert
MN on a Stick
Bugs and requests
Alert
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MN on a Stick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to plan daily itinerary and prioritize must-have vs wish-list items
- Integration of food ratings or reviews
- Shareable wishlists for groups or families
- Expanded information on free shows and entertainment
In-app purchases
Alert
No in-app purchases
MN on a Stick
No in-app purchases
