Carry vs Carry Wise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carry
This app helps licensed concealed-carry permit holders stay informed about firearm restrictions. It uses GPS to alert users before they reach prohibited locations, providing state-specific legal context and detailed law references. Features include smart alerting, an interactive map, and offline functionality for enhanced situational awareness.
- Real-time location alerts for restricted areas
- State-specific legal context and law summaries
- Speed-aware filtering and dwell-time detection
- Interactive map with color-coded restrictions
- Search any address for nearby restricted locations
- Offline map data and law references
- Privacy-focused with on-device GPS processing
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CarryAware is the situational awareness companion built for licensed concealed-carry permit holders. Using your device's GPS, it quietly monitors your surroundings and alerts you before you reach a location where firearms may be restricted or prohibited — giving you time to make an informed, legal decision. REAL-TIME LOCATION ALERTS Get notified as you approach schools, courthouses, government buildings, hospitals, houses of worship, airports, post offices, and other sensitive locations. Every alert includes the restriction type and the relevant state law, so you know exactly what applies and why. Currently available for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts. STATE-SPECIFIC LEGAL CONTEXT CarryAware knows the laws of the state you're in. Alerts and law summaries are tailored to your current state's statutes, covering prohibited locations, permit requirements, vehicle carry rules, duty-to-inform obligations, reciprocity, and more. Detailed offline law references are available for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts. SMART ALERTING — NO NOISE Speed-aware filtering suppresses alerts when you're driving past a location too fast to stop. Dwell-time detection prevents repeated alerts for the same spot. Quiet hours, adjustable sensitivity, per-category toggles, and custom alert sounds let you tune the experience to your routine. INTERACTIVE MAP A live map shows nearby sensitive locations color-coded by restriction level, with proximity circles sized to each site's legal buffer zone. See everything around you at a glance. SEARCH ANY ADDRESS Look up any address before you leave home and see nearby restricted locations with full legal context — useful for planning routes, appointments, or travel. OFFLINE-READY Map data and state law references are cached on-device so core features work without a connection. PRIVACY FIRST CarryAware never collects, stores, or transmits your location. All GPS processing happens entirely on your device. FOUR DISPLAY THEMES Choose from Classic, Dark, Tactical, and Stealth themes to match your preference and environment. CarryAware is an informational tool and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary and change — always verify current statutes with a qualified attorney. Carry responsibly.
Carry Wise
This app provides up-to-date concealed carry laws for all 50 states and DC. It offers real-time GPS alerts for gun-free zones and helps plan multi-state routes with clear summaries of local restrictions. Works offline and requires no account.
- Real-time GPS location alerts for gun-free zones
- Carry laws for all 50 states + DC
- Permit reciprocity map
- Multi-state trip planner
- State line and local restriction notifications
- Works offline
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Carry Wise is the most accurate, up-to-date concealed carry companion for legal gun owners. Know exactly what you can and can't do — anywhere in the United States — based on your specific permits. REAL-TIME LOCATION ALERTS Carry Wise monitors your GPS location and alerts you the moment you approach a gun-free zone — schools, federal buildings, courthouses, post offices, and more. 127,000+ government venues built in. No internet required. ALL 50 STATES + DC Complete carry laws for every state. Concealed carry, open carry, duty to inform, reciprocity, constitutional carry — all in plain English. No legalese. PERMIT RECIPROCITY Enter your home state permit and instantly see where it's honored across the country. Planning a road trip? Know before you go. TRIP PLANNER Plan multi-state routes and see carry rules for every state along the way — all at once. STATE LINE ALERTS Get notified the moment you cross into a new state with a summary of what changes — so you're never caught off guard. LOCAL RESTRICTIONS City and county-level rules built in. Denver's open carry ban, NYC's separate permit requirement, Philadelphia's LTCF rules — all covered. KEY FEATURES • Live GPS carry status — green, yellow, or red at a glance • 127,000+ gun-free zone venues (schools, courthouses, federal buildings, post offices) • Push notifications for nearby restrictions • Full reciprocity map for all 50 states • Constitutional carry states clearly marked • Duty to inform requirements by state • Open carry rules by state and county • Works offline — no account required LEGAL DISCLAIMER Carry Wise provides informational guidance only and is not legal advice. Laws change — always verify current statutes before carrying. The app is updated regularly but users are responsible for compliance with applicable laws.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Carry Wise at 4.0 against Carry's 3.2. Carry Wise also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Carry Wise holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Carry ships an update every 3 weeks, Carry Wise weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Carry | Carry Wise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JAMES C BORING | NEOWISE CORP |
Customer experience
Carry
Carry Wise
In-app purchases
Carry
No in-app purchases
Carry Wise
No in-app purchases







