Genasys Protect vs 311 Berkeley
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Genasys Protect
Receive unified emergency alerts from multiple mass notification systems in one place. Get instant, geo-located notifications from local authorities and manage safety for multiple locations.
- Unified alerts from multiple systems
- Instant geo-located notifications
- Multi-location safety management
- Real-time local authority alerts
- Seamless communication
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• Unified Alerts Experience seamless communication by receiving alerts from leading mass notification systems, GP Alert and EVAC, all within a single app. There is no need for multiple apps or installations for different locations or counties – our app consolidates alerts for a unified experience. • Instant Geo-Located Emergency Notifications Receive real-time alerts directly from local authorities to your mobile device without the hassle of logging into multiple emergency platforms. With location services enabled, you can stay informed even while traveling and will automatically receive alerts from partnered areas. • Multi-Location Safety Safeguard your loved ones by effortlessly saving and managing multiple locations within the app.
311 Berkeley
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With the Berkeley311 app, City information and services are conveniently accessible through your mobile device! This app allows you an easy way to submit Non-Emergency service requests directly to City staff. This is the fastest way to receive status updates, additional communications and notifications when your issue or question is resolved. If you do not want to use this app, then please call 311. IMPORTANT NOTE: Concerns are addressed during business hours (M-F; 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.), NOT on a 24/7 basis or during holiday hours. If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Genasys Protect at every 5 weeks against 311 Berkeley's every 9 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Genasys Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, 311 Berkeley every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Genasys Protect | 311 Berkeley |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GENASYS | City of Berkeley |
Bugs and requests
Genasys Protect
Reported bugs
10 issues- Start button inaccessible on various devices
- App freezes during setup
- Does not update events promptly
- Information is outdated
- Limited zone updates cause missed alerts
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- Does not save addresses consistently
- Battery drain issue
- Cannot get past notification screen
- Display too large for some screens
- App does not react properly to input
Requested features
6 requests- Update app for all devices
- Update city-level warnings
- Improve UX/UI design
- Ensure real-time emergency propagation
- Allow notification access
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- Save addresses consistently
311 Berkeley
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Genasys Protect
No in-app purchases
311 Berkeley
No in-app purchases
