Comparison

Disaster ID vs DryCommute

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

Head to head
About

Disaster ID

This app helps first responders visually identify and locate individuals during emergencies. It uses color-coded signals to indicate different groups and their status, such as needing medical assistance or being safe. An updated version, Visual 911+, also offers GPS location sharing with family and friends.

Highlights
  • Visual identification for responders
  • Color-coded signals for groups
  • Status indicators (OK/Medical Assistance)
  • GPS location sharing (Visual 911+)
  • Emergency signaling device
Features
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When a disaster has struck during the night or under adverse conditions (ex. blacked out building), activate your Disaster ID app to help responders visually identify/locate you faster. The color code follows: Red = Children Green = Special Needs Blue = Adults Yellow = Service Animals/Pets Steady signal = I’m OK Flashing signal = Need medical assistance Try the updated version of the Disaster ID app called Visual 911+ app. Visual 911+ not only turns your screen into a visual signaling device, but if networks are up an running it also transmits your general GPS location to your family/friends via email when you activate an "Alert" status, including "I'm Safe". For longer lasting visual signaling capability purchase the original Everything/Tactical Lights at TsunamiLights.com . They will last from 4 to 9 days on a solid color selection and 7 to 15 days on a flashing selection. The Everything/Tactical Light have a lock feature that prevents the lights from being inadvertently changed or turned off. Featuring a last selection memory, the Everything/Tactical Light will turn back on the selected color in case power is lost due to shock received by the light. Everything/Tactical Lights are pressure tested to 200 ft. of water and are combat proven. Buy one for each member of your family and empower yourself and your loved ones to help first responders help you and your family. Great back up emergency lights!

About

DryCommute

Plan your commute with real-time weather forecasts. Get instant updates for your travel times and use home screen widgets to check conditions at a glance. Never get caught in the rain again.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Commute planning
  • Customizable commute times
  • Instant weather forecasts
  • Home screen widgets
  • Stay dry during travel
Features
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Stay dry and plan your daily commute with ease using DryCommute! The app provides real-time weather updates for your next commute to and from work, helping you decide the best time to travel. Set your preferred commute times and get instant weather forecasts. With the Home Screen widgets, you can check the weather at a glance and adjust your plans accordingly. Never get caught in the rain again!

Screenshots

Disaster ID4 screens
DryCommute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DryCommute at 5.0 against Disaster ID's 3.0. DryCommute also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 21 months). Disaster ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. DryCommute sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Disaster ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DryCommute holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, DryCommute every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Disaster ID versus DryCommute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisaster IDDryCommute
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouthwest Synergistic Solutions LLCTobias Totzek

Customer experience

Disaster ID

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DryCommute

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Disaster ID

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DryCommute

One-time3
  • Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • Piece of Cake$3.49
  • Pizza$7.99

Questions

Is Disaster ID free?
Disaster ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DryCommute free?
DryCommute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Disaster ID or DryCommute?
DryCommute is rated higher. Disaster ID averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DryCommute averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Disaster ID or DryCommute have ads?
Neither Disaster ID nor DryCommute shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disaster ID or DryCommute?
Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, and DryCommute every 6 weeks. Most recently, Disaster ID was updated on June 5, 2026 and DryCommute on September 25, 2026.

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