First Alert 4 vs We Are Loretto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Alert 4
Stay informed with breaking news, sports headlines, and localized weather and traffic updates. Receive instant notifications for urgent alerts, even when you're on the go.
- Breaking news alerts
- Sports headlines
- Geo-targeted weather
- Real-time traffic
- Customizable notifications
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First Alert 4 is the only app you need for the latest news and sports headlines as well as geo-targeted weather and traffic that follows you, even if you are not in St. Louis. KMOV News is the app that never stops working for you. Activate notifications and get alerts for breaking news the moment it happens and don’t forget to enable localized severe weather alerts!
We Are Loretto
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Stay connected with Loretto, Tennessee, through the official We Are Loretto community app. Find local news, upcoming events, weather information, community alerts, area businesses, job opportunities, and other helpful resources—all in one convenient place. Choose the notifications you want to receive, including Community Alerts, Community News, Food Trucks, and LHS & SLS Sports Final Scores. Missed a notification? Alerts History lets you review past app alerts and open related information directly inside the app. The We Are Loretto app is designed to make it easier for residents, visitors, and former residents to stay informed about what is happening throughout the Loretto community. Features include: • Local community news • Urgent community alerts • Alerts History • Loretto weather • Upcoming events • Area business directory • Local job listings • Customizable notification categories • Direct access to WeAreLoretto.com resources Notification permission is optional, and users can manage individual notification categories at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: We Are Loretto at none against First Alert 4's shown. We Are Loretto also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). First Alert 4's advantage is chart position (#208 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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.
First Alert 4 ships an update monthly, We Are Loretto every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Alert 4 | We Are Loretto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #208 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gray Television Group, Inc. | Anthony Johnson |
Bugs and requests
First Alert 4
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Broken features and links
- Notifications not working as expected
- Weather information inaccurate
Requested features
4 requests- Option to increase font size
- Ability to control notifications
- Bring back the old weather app
- Ability to rotate the app to landscape mode
We Are Loretto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
First Alert 4
No in-app purchases
We Are Loretto
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is First Alert 4 free?
Is We Are Loretto free?
Do First Alert 4 or We Are Loretto have ads?
Which is updated more often, First Alert 4 or We Are Loretto?
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