Comparison

Alert Valley Metro® vs STORM CMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alert Valley Metro®

This app provides a discreet way for public transit riders to report safety and security concerns directly to the police. Users can send text, photos, short videos, and locations of suspicious activity. It also offers a direct link to call emergency services and provides alerts about persons of interest.

Highlights
  • Discreetly report safety concerns
  • Send photos and short videos
  • Report locations and categories
  • Anonymous reporting option
  • Direct 911 call button
  • Offline report storage
  • Be On the Look Out (BOLO) alerts
Features
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Alert Valley Metro® (Alert VM®): Free Safety and Security Mobile App for Riders The Alert Valley Metro® Safety and Security App offers riders a quick and discreet method for reporting safety and security concerns directly to the police. App users can send photos, six second video, text descriptions, and locations of suspicious people or activities. From the home screen, users have two easy options for contacting the police: * The “Report an Issue” button allows users to send text or photos directly to the police. To ensure discretion, the camera flash is automatically disabled when photos are taken through the app. When reporting an issue, users can select locations and report categories to assist the police. Riders can also send reports anonymously if they chose. * The “Call 911” button will connect customers directly the police. The application is designed for robust operation even under conditions of poor signal strength. If you send a report from an area without cellular/Wi-Fi connectivity, it will be stored and sent when connectivity returns. The system is also designed to send text descriptions before photos so that the police can get information as quickly as possible. Additional Features: BOLO (Be On the Look Out) Alerts. BOLO Alerts on Alert Valley Metro may display alerts from the police about specific persons of interest. For example, Alert Valley Metro may display information about a missing person or child, such as where they were last seen. If you see a person from a BOLO, immediately call 9-1-1 and send an app report discreetly. Help keep Valley Metro safe, "See Something, Say Something"

About

STORM CMS

Features
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STORM CMS [Crisis Management System] can be utilised in various scenarios and operational environments, from Oil and Gas operations to major global events. Once an Alert is generated (either on STORM or via the App), a notification is immediately sent out to the Crisis Management Team members (via email, SMS and on the App). Once team members access the plan on STORM, they are presented with their own specific actions within the plan. All updates done on the system are stored on a timeline which can be accessed by the team when required. Features: - Fully customisable to specific client needs - Available at point of use on any device - Alerts can be generated through various means (Online, By Phone and Panic Buttons) - Situational Awareness Mapping of critical sites and useful location - Integration with third party systems (e.g. GPS tracking) - Full audit trail of user activity

Screenshots

Alert Valley Metro®4 screens
STORM CMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STORM CMS at every 2 months against Alert Valley Metro®'s every 6 months. Alert Valley Metro®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alert Valley Metro® ships an update every 6 months, STORM CMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alert Valley Metro® versus STORM CMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlert Valley Metro®STORM CMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (476 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings476 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperELERTS CorpSHIELD Consultants Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Alert Valley Metro®

No in-app purchases

None

STORM CMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alert Valley Metro® free?
Alert Valley Metro® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STORM CMS free?
STORM CMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alert Valley Metro® or STORM CMS have ads?
Neither Alert Valley Metro® nor STORM CMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alert Valley Metro® or STORM CMS?
Alert Valley Metro® ships an update every 6 months, and STORM CMS every 2 months. Most recently, Alert Valley Metro® was updated on October 24, 2026 and STORM CMS on October 7, 2026.

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