Comparison

Genasys Protect vs MetaVault

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

MetaVault

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players manage their card collections, build decks using AI, and track game stats. It offers instant card scanning, collection valuation, and deck analysis tools.

Highlights
  • Instant card scanning with set code identification
  • Live collection value and per-card pricing
  • AI-powered deck builder with real deck data
  • Deck management with version history
  • Life counter and game tracking for multiplayer
  • Import from popular MTG platforms
Features
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MetaVault is the all-in-one companion for Magic: The Gathering collectors and Commander players. SCAN CARDS INSTANTLY - Point your camera at any card - MetaVault reads the set code and collector number to identify the exact printing, not just the name - Batch scanning with a live queue, foil toggle, prices, and one-tap Add All - High-value alerts buzz when a scan beats your price threshold - Scanned a card one of your decks needs, or one on your wishlist? MetaVault tells you on the spot KNOW YOUR COLLECTION - Live collection value and per-card prices, foil-aware - List and gallery views with deep filters: set, type, subtype, color, foil, quantity, and more - Groups for trade binders and sale boxes, card-level favourites, sold-card tracking - Buy List Compare: paste any shop's buy list and see their offer against market value - Import from Moxfield, ManaBox, Archidekt, Deckbox, MTG Arena, MTGO and more - Value chart over time, color and rarity breakdowns, top holdings - Your collection loads instantly and stays viewable offline AI DECK BUILDER - Pick any commander and get a full 99 built from real deck data and published combo lines - The vault dial goes from meta-first all the way to 100% cards you already own, with an upgrade board for what to buy next - Win conditions, near-combos, an ideal opening hand, and weaknesses with one-tap patches - Analyze an existing deck: suggested swaps, upgrades from your vault or to buy, and one tap creates the upgraded deck DECK MANAGEMENT - Main, sideboard, and considering piles with commander support and color identity - Version history with card-by-card diffs - finish, browse, and fork old versions - Sync a deck to the printings you actually own - Mana curve, per-color breakdowns, deck value and cost-to-finish GAME NIGHT - Life counter for 2-8 players with commander damage, poison, and counters - Monarch, Initiative, City's Blessing and Ring emblems; dice, coin flip, random player picker - Turn tracker and auto-saved game history with life-over-time charts AND MORE - Wishlist with import, export, and sharing - Full card search with an advanced query builder - Set completion tracking, every Commander precon, and the complete Secret Lair catalog - Share your collection, groups, decks or wishlist as links or QR codes - including filtered links that show only what you choose - An Apple Wallet pass with your collection value and a scannable QR - Sign in with Apple, and full account deletion in-app Card data and images courtesy of Scryfall. MetaVault is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.

Screenshots

Genasys Protect4 screens
MetaVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MetaVault at 100% against Genasys Protect's 11%. MetaVault also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). Genasys Protect's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MetaVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genasys Protect has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Genasys Protect's written reviews are positive against 100% of MetaVault's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Genasys Protect versus MetaVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenasys ProtectMetaVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (91 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB39 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGENASYSChristopher Osuna

Customer experience

Genasys Protect

All ratings91 ratings
Positive40.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative56.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative84.2%

MetaVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Save addresses consistently

MetaVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Genasys Protect

No in-app purchases

None

MetaVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Genasys Protect free?
Genasys Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetaVault free?
MetaVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Genasys Protect or MetaVault?
MetaVault is rated higher. Genasys Protect averages 2.7 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while MetaVault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Genasys Protect or MetaVault have ads?
Neither Genasys Protect nor MetaVault shows ads.

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