Go MPK vs Genasys Protect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go MPK
Easily report city issues like potholes or fallen trees by selecting the problem, taking a photo, and submitting. The app automatically identifies the location and directs it to the correct department for a fast resolution.
- Report city issues
- Submit photos of problems
- Automatic location detection
- Issue tracking
- Direct reporting to city departments
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Potholes that require filling, trash on the sidewalk, tree limbs fallen on a city street? Tap into your City and report the issue fast with Go MPK! Just open the app, select your issue, and take a picture – the app knows the location and who can fix it for you! No more time-consuming trips or phone calls – Go MPK handles your issues when you’re on the go!
Genasys Protect
Receive unified emergency alerts from multiple mass notification systems in one place. Get instant, geo-located notifications from local authorities and manage safety for multiple locations.
- Unified alerts from multiple systems
- Instant geo-located notifications
- Multi-location safety management
- Real-time local authority alerts
- Seamless communication
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• Unified Alerts Experience seamless communication by receiving alerts from leading mass notification systems, GP Alert and EVAC, all within a single app. There is no need for multiple apps or installations for different locations or counties – our app consolidates alerts for a unified experience. • Instant Geo-Located Emergency Notifications Receive real-time alerts directly from local authorities to your mobile device without the hassle of logging into multiple emergency platforms. With location services enabled, you can stay informed even while traveling and will automatically receive alerts from partnered areas. • Multi-Location Safety Safeguard your loved ones by effortlessly saving and managing multiple locations within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go MPK at 71% against Genasys Protect's 11%. Go MPK also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Genasys Protect's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (91 vs 9). 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.
Go MPK holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genasys Protect has 91 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Go MPK's written reviews are positive against 11% of Genasys Protect's.
Go MPK ships an update every 7 months, Genasys Protect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go MPK | Genasys Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (9 ratings) — better | 2.7 (91 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 10.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 91 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GOGov, Inc. | GENASYS |
Customer experience
Go MPK
Genasys Protect
Bugs and requests
Go MPK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Genasys Protect
Reported bugs
10 issues- Start button inaccessible on various devices
- App freezes during setup
- Does not update events promptly
- Information is outdated
- Limited zone updates cause missed alerts
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- Does not save addresses consistently
- Battery drain issue
- Cannot get past notification screen
- Display too large for some screens
- App does not react properly to input
Requested features
6 requests- Update app for all devices
- Update city-level warnings
- Improve UX/UI design
- Ensure real-time emergency propagation
- Allow notification access
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- Save addresses consistently
In-app purchases
Go MPK
No in-app purchases
Genasys Protect
No in-app purchases
