MN on a Stick vs ReadyNow!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MN on a Stick
Navigate the Minnesota State Fair with this comprehensive guide. Find your way around, discover new foods, and keep track of all the scheduled events. Plan your visit and don't miss a moment of the fair's excitement.
- Interactive fairgrounds map
- Live search for vendors and events
- Complete events schedule
- Discover new food items
- Create a personal wishlist
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Discover everything the Minnesota State Fair has to offer with MN on a Stick! This app is your ultimate companion for navigating the fairgrounds and ensuring you don't miss out on any excitement. Features: Interactive Map: Find your way around the fair with ease using our built-in navigation. Live Search: Quickly locate food vendors, events, and more. Events Schedule: Stay up-to-date with all the activities and performances happening at the fair. New Food: Explore the latest food offerings for this year. Wishlist: Plan your fair experience by adding your must-see attractions and must-try foods. MN on a Stick is your go-to app for making the most of your visit to the Minnesota State Fair!
ReadyNow!
This app allows users to quickly send emergency alerts to trusted contacts with a single tap. It includes automatic location sharing and a countdown timer to prevent accidental alerts, ensuring help can reach you faster. The app supports multiple languages and is designed for ease of use in stressful situations.
- Instant emergency alerts
- One-button messaging
- Automatic location sharing
- Countdown timer for alerts
- Multilingual support
- Accessible interface
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Stay Safe. Stay Connected. Get Help When You Need It Most. ReadyNow is an emergency alert app designed to keep you and your loved ones safe. With just one tap, instantly notify your trusted contacts when you're in danger, need help, or face an emergency situation. INSTANT EMERGENCY ALERTS One-button emergency messaging to your trusted network Automatic location sharing so help can find you Countdown timer prevents accidental alerts Works even in high-stress situations SMART LOCATION SHARING Sends your exact location to emergency contacts Real-time GPS coordinates for faster response Privacy-focused - only shared when you choose MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Available in English, Spanish, and more Designed for diverse communities HOW IT WORKS: Set up your trusted contacts Add your emergency information Press the alert button when you need help Your contacts receive your location and statusAccessible interface for all users
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MN on a Stick at 99% against ReadyNow!'s 40%. MN on a Stick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MN on a Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MN on a Stick has 341 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of MN on a Stick's written reviews are positive against 40% of ReadyNow!'s.
MN on a Stick ships an update every 5 days, ReadyNow! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MN on a Stick | ReadyNow! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (341 ratings) — better | 3.4 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.9% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Nugent | Human Rights First, Inc. |
Customer experience
MN on a Stick
ReadyNow!
Bugs and requests
MN on a Stick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to plan daily itinerary and prioritize must-have vs wish-list items
- Integration of food ratings or reviews
- Shareable wishlists for groups or families
- Expanded information on free shows and entertainment
ReadyNow!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MN on a Stick
No in-app purchases
ReadyNow!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MN on a Stick free?
Is ReadyNow! free?
Which has better reviews, MN on a Stick or ReadyNow!?
Do MN on a Stick or ReadyNow! have ads?
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