# Disaster ID vs Ground Truth

The clearest difference is rating: Ground Truth at 4.9 against Disaster ID's 3.0. Ground Truth also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Disaster ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ground Truth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Disaster ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ground Truth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ground Truth has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, Ground Truth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disaster ID | Ground Truth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-id/id450543192/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-truth-storm-reports/id6754333158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Southwest Synergistic Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/450543195) | [Red Sky Ready](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752479003) |

## What reviewers say

### Disaster ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-id/id450543192)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ground Truth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-truth-storm-reports/id6754333158)

Access official NWS storm reports, including tornado, hail, and wind data, presented on an interactive map. Quickly find local news, scanner feeds, and power outage information. Designed for disaster relief professionals and volunteers.

**Highlights:** Official NWS storm reports, Interactive CONUS map, Offline storm data access, Local resource links, Power outage maps, NWS damage photos (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Truth Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Ground Truth Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disaster ID free?

Disaster ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ground Truth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Disaster ID or Ground Truth?

Ground Truth is rated higher. Disaster ID averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ground Truth averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Disaster ID or Ground Truth have ads?

Neither Disaster ID nor Ground Truth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Disaster ID or Ground Truth?

Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, and Ground Truth every 2 weeks. Most recently, Disaster ID was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ground Truth on October 30, 2026.

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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.*