Comparison

iMelway Edition 47 vs ALRT

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

Head to head
About

iMelway Edition 47

Access detailed street maps of Melbourne and surrounding areas on your iOS device. This app provides offline access to comprehensive mapping data, allowing you to easily search for streets and points of interest, and share locations.

Highlights
  • Offline Melway street directory maps
  • Search streets, places, and map references
  • Continuous scrolling and zooming
  • Location tracking and display
  • Map sharing capabilities
  • Supports Dark Mode
Features
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iMelway brings Melbourne's iconic Melway Street Directory to your Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. iMelway Edition 47 contains: • 2020 Melway Edition 47 Greater Melbourne maps, with 2000+ new street listings and 500 revised and updated maps • Ballarat maps (updated for 2015 edition), which are not available in print. Edition 47 is part of a family of iMelway apps in the App Store. Latest maps or lowest price, it's your choice. Every edition of iMelway features more recent Melway maps than any other iOS app. It uses Melway's native VICGRID94 map projection, so the maps are presented without distortion. iMelway is the perfect companion to turn-by-turn apps, giving the user a complete feel for the area of coverage. Whether you're on foot, on a bike, in a car or taking public transport, iMelway will locate you using your device's inbuilt location services and display the most comprehensive mapping available in this great city of ours. iMelway is private by design. The only time iMelway sends any personal information off your device is when you request it. • Scroll and zoom continuously across maps and between scales • Search for streets, places, maps and Melway map references • View Melway map numbers and references, or switch to full screen with a single tap • Use in portrait, landscape, or iPad multitasking modes • Maps are stored in app: works anywhere and protects your privacy, no network needed • Tap and hold to mark a position on the map and display latitude and longitude • Tap latitude and longitude in the position marker to customise the format or copy • Share maps, map references and latitude/longitude with Facebook, Twitter, email, print and more • Supports Dark Mode • Search results and info screen use your preferred text size, as set in the Settings app • Settings app option to keep device awake when iMelway is tracking location. Included maps: • Key maps Page 1-2, Page 5-18 • CBD & Southbank maps 1A-1D • Inner urban maps 2A-2T • Greater Melbourne maps 3-396 & 615-697 • Geelong CBD maps 401-402 • Greater Geelong maps 419-518 • Phillip Island maps 731-734 • Touring maps X907-930 • exclusive Ballarat maps (last updated for 2015 edition) B154-196, city map B199 and key maps Page 3-4 Printing requires an AirPrint-enabled printer. Enjoy getting out and about in Melbourne, the World's Most Liveable City, with iMelway — We'll Get You There!

About

ALRT

This app provides real-time, location-aware safety alerts from official Australian government sources. It uses AI to simplify complex warnings into clear, actionable guidance for severe weather, transport disruptions, and public safety notices.

Highlights
  • Real-time location-aware alerts
  • AI-powered simplified guidance
  • Actionable recommendations
  • Priority notifications
  • Privacy-first design
  • Aggregated official data
Features
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ALRT is Australia's unified safety intelligence platform—delivering real-time, location-aware alerts from official government sources across the country. No more checking multiple apps or deciphering confusing warnings. ALRT uses AI to transform complex safety information into clear, actionable guidance you can trust. HOW IT WORKS ALRT continuously monitors trusted government sources including the Bureau of Meteorology, emergency services, transport authorities, and health departments. When something affects your location, you get an alert with plain-language guidance: continue, reroute, or avoid. WHAT YOU GET Live Location Awareness – Real-time alerts for where you are right now, automatically filtered to what matters most AI-Powered Clarity – Complex warnings transformed into simple, actionable summaries explaining what's happening and why it matters Actionable Guidance – Not just warnings, but clear recommendations on what to do next Priority Notifications – Smart alerts that know when something needs your immediate attention Privacy-First Design – Minimal data collection, no tracking, your location stays on your device STAY INFORMED ABOUT - Severe weather and environmental hazards - Bushfires, floods, and natural disasters - Transport disruptions and road closures - Security incidents and public safety notices - Health advisories and disease outbreaks - Service closures and infrastructure issues - Large gatherings and crowd-related incidents - Local emergencies affecting your area WHY ALRT? Founded by an Army veteran with deep experience across defence intelligence, emergency management, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk—ALRT was born from a clear need: Australians deserve access to the same quality of real-time safety intelligence used by governments and corporations. Traditional warning systems scatter information across dozens of sources, use technical language, and often arrive too late. ALRT changes that by: Aggregating official data from every Australian state and territory Processing complex advisories through AI trained on safety protocols Delivering location-specific intelligence in plain language Empowering you to make fast, informed decisions YOUR SAFETY. YOUR DATA. YOUR CONTROL. ALRT is free to use with no hidden costs. We don't sell your data, track your movements, or serve you ads. Your safety information stays yours. Built in Australia, for Australia. Trusted by families, organisations, and individuals who refuse to compromise on safety. Download ALRT today and travel smarter.

Screenshots

iMelway Edition 474 screens
ALRT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ALRT at Free against iMelway Edition 47's $0.99. ALRT also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). iMelway Edition 47's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On 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

ALRT is free to download; iMelway Edition 47 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMelway Edition 47 ships an update every 16 months, ALRT every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
iMelway Edition 47 versus ALRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMelway Edition 47ALRT
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB76 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMelway Publishing Pty LtdSafety ALRT Pty Ltd

Customer experience

iMelway Edition 47

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

ALRT

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iMelway Edition 47

No in-app purchases

None

ALRT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMelway Edition 47 free?
iMelway Edition 47 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALRT free?
ALRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMelway Edition 47 or ALRT have ads?
Neither iMelway Edition 47 nor ALRT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMelway Edition 47 or ALRT?
iMelway Edition 47 ships an update every 16 months, and ALRT every 10 days. Most recently, iMelway Edition 47 was updated on November 3, 2026 and ALRT on October 30, 2026.

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