# MEMC Outage vs LineAlert

The clearest difference is rating: LineAlert at 5.0 against MEMC Outage's 4.0. MEMC Outage's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LineAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEMC Outage | LineAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memc-outage/id1379067950/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linealert/id6478661397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 53 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [dataVoice International](https://appshunter.io/developer/657407983) | [Kupaku Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733641818) |

## What reviewers say

### MEMC Outage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memc-outage/id1379067950)

Report power outages and check the status of electricity in your area. Receive important notifications about outage events directly from your electric provider.

**Highlights:** Report outages, Verify electric status, Receive outage notifications, Mitchell EMC customer service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LineAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linealert/id6478661397)

This app allows community members to report electrical infrastructure damage during power outages. It uses geo-tagging and optimized bandwidth to ensure reports are sent even in low-connectivity situations, helping utility companies prioritize repairs and restore power faster.

**Highlights:** Community reporting of infrastructure damage, Geo-tagged photo submissions, Bandwidth-optimized reporting, Damage triage for utility companies, Power outage safety tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEMC Outage free?

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

### Is LineAlert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MEMC Outage or LineAlert?

LineAlert is rated higher. MEMC Outage averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LineAlert averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do MEMC Outage or LineAlert have ads?

Neither MEMC Outage nor LineAlert 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.*