# KATWARN vs BR24

The clearest difference is rating: BR24 at 4.8 against KATWARN's 2.3. BR24 also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (264 vs 3). KATWARN's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BR24 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BR24 has 264 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of KATWARN's written reviews are positive against 88% of BR24's.

KATWARN ships an update every 4 months, BR24 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KATWARN | BR24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katwarn/id566560753/reviews) | **[4.8 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/br24-nachrichten/id998904798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CombiRisk - Riskmanagement GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/566560756) | [Bayerischer Rundfunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/359096163) |

## 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


### BR24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/br24-nachrichten/id998904798)

Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth analysis, and regional updates from Bavaria and around the world. Access live streams, news videos, and audio reports. Includes weather, traffic, and fact-checking.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Regional news from Bavaria, Live news streams and videos, Fact-checking and in-depth analysis, Weather and traffic updates, Sports news and live tickers

**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 BR24 free?

BR24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KATWARN or BR24?

BR24 is rated higher. KATWARN averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BR24 averages 4.8 from 264 ratings.

### Do KATWARN or BR24 have ads?

Neither KATWARN nor BR24 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KATWARN or BR24?

KATWARN ships an update every 4 months, and BR24 every 2 months. Most recently, KATWARN was updated on October 29, 2026 and BR24 on October 29, 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.*