Comparison

Genasys Protect vs ZoneMap

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Unified alerts from multiple systems
  • Instant geo-located notifications
  • Multi-location safety management
  • Real-time updates from authorities
  • Consolidated emergency communication
Features
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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.

About

ZoneMap

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Ditch the messy folded PDFs, tiny spreadsheet cells, and coffee-stained channel sheets. ZoneMap is a fast, offline-first radio reference, tactical mapping, and field comms toolkit built for first responders, wildland fire personnel, incident comms technicians (COMT/COML), ham radio operators, and scanner hobbyists. Keep your plans organized, searchable, and rock-solid—from the staging area to the backcountry dead zones. ZERO CELL SERVICE? NO PROBLEM Incidents rarely happen next to a cell tower. ZoneMap is 100% offline-first. Your entire channel directory, tactical maps, and RF toolset load instantly with zero latency—no loading spinners, no timeouts, and zero dependence on cellular data. HIGH-STRESS CHANNEL READABILITY Stop squinting at 8-point font in the dark. • Crystal-Clear Lineups: View channel numbers, band, digital modes (P25, DMR, mixed), frequencies, tones (CTCSS/DCS/NAC), power levels, and operational notes on clean, color-coded cards. • Scan Lists & Favorites: Star critical tactical nets or local repeaters for quick one-tap monitoring. • Automated ICS Imports: Parse ICS-204 and ICS-205 documents directly into live, interactive channel zones. TACTICAL MAPS, GEOPDF & GPS Turn your device into a full offline tactical GIS viewer: • GeoPDF Support: Import georeferenced maps from CalTopo, Avenza, Gaia GPS, or OnX. Run them as custom basemaps or layered overlays. Use the on-map fine-tuning tool to nudge or stretch GeoPDF boundaries to match live GPS. • Vector Layers: Drop in KML, KMZ, GPX tracks, and GeoJSON overlays with zero network overhead. • Universal Coordinate Converter: Instantly convert coordinates between DD, DMM, DMS, UTM, USNG, MGRS, Maidenhead Grid, Plus Codes, and GARS. BUILT-IN FIELD & RF TOOLKIT Leave the reference binders and cheat sheets behind: • Incident Forms: Fill, sign, and export official-layout ICS-214 Unit Logs and ICS-213 General Messages straight to PDF. • Fire Weather: Sling psychrometer Relative Humidity (RH) and Dew Point calculator with real-time hazard ratings. • Ham & RF Calculators: Antenna wire cut lengths (dipoles, EFHW, J-pole), VSWR & return loss, coax loss, dBm/watt conversions, OET 65 RF exposure distances, battery run-time budgets, and intermod product checks. • Tone & Audio Suite: Interactive DTMF keypad with playback, Morse code audio trainer (with Farnsworth timing), two-tone sequential paging alerts, and CTCSS/DCS reference lists. • Live Lookups: Satellite pass tracking with Doppler curves, solar weather band conditions, and callsign lookups (cached for offline field use). AGENCY & TEAM DEPLOYMENT Managing comms for mutual-aid strike teams or larger incidents? • Instant QR & Link Setup: Field crews scan a single QR code to download official lineups and incident forms instantly. • Multi-Agency Support: Connect up to 4 agencies simultaneously without numbering conflicts. • Free for Field Responders: Field operators access official agency plans, incident overlays, and custom agency forms completely free via simple Access Codes—no personal subscription required. Get your comms organized. Download ZoneMap today. Note: Advanced individual features and personal cloud sync require a ZoneMap subscription. Field users connecting via agency access codes do not require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Genasys Protect4 screens
ZoneMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genasys Protect at none against ZoneMap's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. ZoneMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Genasys Protect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Genasys Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, ZoneMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Genasys Protect versus ZoneMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenasys ProtectZoneMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENASYSNathan Filion

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

ZoneMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Genasys Protect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ZoneMap

Subscriptions2
  • ZoneMap Pro Monthly (1 Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • ZoneMap Pro Annual (1 Year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Genasys Protect free?
Genasys Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZoneMap free?
ZoneMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Genasys Protect or ZoneMap have ads?
Neither Genasys Protect nor ZoneMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Genasys Protect or ZoneMap?
Genasys Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, and ZoneMap monthly. Most recently, Genasys Protect was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZoneMap on October 30, 2026.

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