CodingBlocks vs Alert Networks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodingBlocks
Build mathematical expressions by arranging coding blocks. The app processes your creations server-side to reveal a surprise at a specific event. Instructions are available via a provided web link.
- Drag and drop coding blocks
- Form mathematical expressions
- Server-side processing
- Hidden surprise reveal
- Instructions via web link
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Add and drag coding blocks to form a mathematical expression, that will be processed on the server side to unveil a hidden surprise at the Groundbreakers Hub during Open Oracle One. For more instructions, see https://gluonhq.com/codingblocks-challenge/
Alert Networks
This app provides real-time alerts for fire and water emergencies, connecting insurance professionals with property owners needing immediate repair and restoration services. It monitors emergency radio communications to facilitate rapid response and loss containment.
- Instant incident notifications
- Incident management
- Team collaboration via chat
- Loss visualization with maps
- Customizable notification settings
- Property information access
- Insurance claims contacts
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Alert Networks is the application of choice for insurance professionals and those serving the property-casualty industry for emergency repairs to contain loss, restoration services, and water mitigation nationally. We monitor emergency radio communications (Fire, EMS, and Public Safety) on our smart platform 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We strive to enable rapid response for residential and commercial property owners by service providers at the time of a loss. Our alerts are sent to our subscribers as emergency services are dispatched. Features of our smart platform: • Receive instant notifications for all incidents in your service area • Manage your incidents • Collaborate with your team via chat and real-time team notifications • Visualize losses in your area with maps • Customize your notifications for residential or commercial only or everything. • Get valuable property information of the loss • Set appointment reminders • Embedded training materials • Market data to help you better understand your service area • Direct insurance company claims contacts • Mute notifications at your convenience. Getting the right people in the right place to render service is our principal mission. You must be an existing subscriber to access this application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alert Networks at 83% against CodingBlocks's 0%. Alert Networks also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (28 vs 3). CodingBlocks's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14). 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.
Alert Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alert Networks has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CodingBlocks's written reviews are positive against 83% of Alert Networks's.
| Parameter | CodingBlocks | Alert Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (3 ratings) | 4.9 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gluon Software BVBA | Alert Networks, LLC |
Customer experience
CodingBlocks
Alert Networks
In-app purchases
CodingBlocks
No in-app purchases
Alert Networks
No in-app purchases









