# KATWARN vs meinOrt

The clearest difference is rating: meinOrt at 4.7 against KATWARN's 2.3. meinOrt also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). KATWARN's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

meinOrt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of KATWARN's written reviews are positive against 38% of meinOrt's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KATWARN ships an update every 4 months, meinOrt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KATWARN | meinOrt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katwarn/id566560753/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meinort/id1497945087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CombiRisk - Riskmanagement GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/566560756) | [WITTICH Medien KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305045931) |

## What reviewers say

### KATWARN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katwarn/id566560753)

Receive location-based alerts for dangers and disasters across Germany. Get notified about major fires, extreme weather, and other critical events for your current location and up to seven additional chosen areas. The app uses energy-efficient location services to minimize battery drain.

**Highlights:** Location-based alerts for up to 8 locations, Zip code precise warnings, Color-coded warning levels, Energy-efficient battery usage, Real-time danger area notifications, Feedback function

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### meinOrt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meinort/id1497945087)

Access local news, events, and community information from your hometown or favorite destination. Stay informed about official announcements, discover local attractions, and find businesses. This app brings essential municipal data directly to your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Local news and events, Community information, Official announcements, Discover local attractions, Find businesses and craftsmen, Municipal data aggregation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KATWARN free?

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

### Is meinOrt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KATWARN or meinOrt?

meinOrt is rated higher. KATWARN averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while meinOrt averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do KATWARN or meinOrt have ads?

Neither KATWARN nor meinOrt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KATWARN or meinOrt?

KATWARN ships an update every 4 months, and meinOrt every 2 months. Most recently, KATWARN was updated on September 21, 2026 and meinOrt on September 25, 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.*