# Disaster Alert (PDC Global) vs Informed

The clearest difference is rating: Informed at 5.0 against Disaster Alert (PDC Global)'s 4.2. Informed also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Disaster Alert (PDC Global)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (451 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Informed sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Disaster Alert (PDC Global) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Informed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disaster Alert (PDC Global) has 451 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Disaster Alert (PDC Global)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Informed's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disaster Alert (PDC Global) | Informed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-alert-pdc-global/id381289235/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/informed-congress-tracker/id6776409152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **451** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Disaster Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/381289238) | [Skybridge Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776409154) |

## What reviewers say

### Disaster Alert (PDC Global)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-alert-pdc-global/id381289235)

Stay informed about global natural disasters with real-time hazard alerts and impact reports. Customize warnings for your area and access visualized data from verified sources to help you stay safe.

**Highlights:** Real-time hazard alerts, 18 types of natural hazards, Customizable early warning alerts, Estimated impact reports, Visualized modeled hazard data, Interactive map interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate and detailed information
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 👍 Informative and useful app
- 📊 Provides situational awareness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔒 Forced account creation to access features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Notification count not clearing properly
- Map and layers not functioning correctly
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Add GPS location and time filtering options
- Improve notification system and customization
- Provide more detailed and up-to-date information
- Enhance user interface and experience


### Informed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/informed-congress-tracker/id6776409152)

This app provides a daily brief of congressional activities, including bills, votes, and hearings, explained in plain English. It allows users to track legislation, view member voting records, and receive push notifications for updates. An AI feature offers plain-language summaries and context for legislative content.

**Highlights:** Daily congressional activity brief, Bill tracking and status updates, Member voting records and contact info, AI-powered legislative summaries, Live and on-demand committee hearings, Personalized watchlist and push notifications

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small token pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium token pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large token pack | $26.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disaster Alert (PDC Global) free?

Disaster Alert (PDC Global) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Informed free?

Informed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Disaster Alert (PDC Global) or Informed?

Informed is rated higher. Disaster Alert (PDC Global) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while Informed averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Disaster Alert (PDC Global) or Informed have ads?

Neither Disaster Alert (PDC Global) nor Informed shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*