# Vermont Public vs VTAlerts

Vermont Public and VTAlerts both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Vermont Public's written reviews are positive against 36% of VTAlerts's. VTAlerts's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Vermont Public against 4.3 for VTAlerts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 125 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Vermont Public's written reviews are positive against 36% of VTAlerts's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vermont Public | VTAlerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vermont-public/id463783633/reviews)** | [4.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtalerts/id633600618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 53 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vermont Public Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/463783636) | [ELERTS Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/445885285) |

## What reviewers say

### Vermont Public

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vermont-public/id463783633)

Access local news, podcasts, and live radio streams. Watch featured videos and explore PBS shows. Receive breaking news alerts and important updates.

**Highlights:** Livestream access, Local news stories, Podcast listening, Featured videos and shorts, PBS show exploration, Breaking news notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎵 High-quality audio streaming
- 📻 Reliable access to VPR content anywhere
- 🎧 Excellent content quality and journalism
- 🌐 Works well on multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and unexpected quits
- ⚠️ Streaming cuts off unexpectedly
- 🔌 Requires restart after phone calls or network switches
- 📊 Slow app loading, especially on cellular
- 🎯 Difficult to find classical station

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when resuming from suspended state
- Streaming fails to start on initial play attempt
- Blank screen when clicking on previews with no navigation back
- App doesn't play through Apple Airplay as it used to
- Introductory sponsor list plays repeatedly every few minutes

**Requested features**

- More bluegrass, folk, and vocal music programming
- Better TV schedule display for all channels (Plus, Create, Kids)
- Auto-reconnect functionality when signal is lost
- Improved landscape mode UI for tablets
- Better classical station visibility and organization


### VTAlerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtalerts/id633600618)

This safety app allows riders of the VTA bus and light rail system to discreetly report safety concerns and suspicious activities. Users can send text messages, photos, and locations directly to VTA Security or connect to police in emergencies. The app prioritizes quick report delivery and offers anonymous reporting options.

**Highlights:** Discreetly report safety concerns, Send text, photos, and locations, Anonymous reporting option, Direct connection to VTA Security, Emergency 911 call integration, BOLO alerts for persons of interest

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vermont Public free?

Vermont Public is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VTAlerts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vermont Public or VTAlerts?

Vermont Public is rated higher. Vermont Public averages 4.4 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while VTAlerts averages 4.3 from 125 ratings.

### Do Vermont Public or VTAlerts have ads?

Neither Vermont Public nor VTAlerts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vermont Public or VTAlerts?

Vermont Public ships an update every 3 months, and VTAlerts every 3 months. Most recently, Vermont Public was updated on November 6, 2026 and VTAlerts on November 1, 2026.

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