FloodSearch vs FOREWARN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FloodSearch
This app analyzes real property using on-site sensor readings to determine if a structure is within a 100-year flood zone based on FEMA flood maps. It offers a unique approach to flood risk assessment.
- On-site sensor readings
- FEMA flood map integration
- 100-year flood zone determination
- Proprietary processing services
- Real property analysis
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FloodSearch is a revolutionary Mobile Application (App), developed by FloodSearch, LLC, which uses its own proprietary services to processes a real property using on-site sensor readings rather than geocoding, and determines whether the structure is located in a 100-year flood zone based on current FEMA flood maps.
FOREWARN
This app provides instant due diligence on prospects, enabling users to verify identities, identify criminal history, and assess financial risks. It helps users plan for in-person interactions with greater confidence and proactively address potential risks.
- Instant due diligence
- Prospect identification/verification
- Criminal history identification
- Asset ownership verification
- Financial risk assessment
- Safe interaction planning
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Note: You must have a current FOREWARN® account to utilize this app. SAFER ENGAGEMENTS. SMARTER INTERACTION. Download the FOREWARN app for instant due diligence: • Positively identify/verify over 80% of prospects • Identify if your prospect has a criminal history • Verify current asset ownership • Verify financial risks • PROPERLY AND SAFELY PLAN FOR IN PERSON INTERACTIONS WITH A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE It’s time to proactively address risk! FOREWARN, LLC (“FOREWARN”) is not a “consumer reporting agency” and its services do not constitute “consumer reports”, as these terms are defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“FCRA”) or similar state statutes. Accordingly, FOREWARN services may not be used in whole or in part as a factor in establishing an individual’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, or any other eligibility purpose permitted by the FCRA. FOREWARN and related marks are trademarks of FOREWARN, LLC.
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Verdict
FloodSearch and FOREWARN both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of FOREWARN's written reviews are positive against 40% of FloodSearch's. FOREWARN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (29K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. FloodSearch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FOREWARN asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FloodSearch against 4.9 for FOREWARN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOREWARN has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of FloodSearch's written reviews are positive against 78% of FOREWARN's.
FloodSearch ships an update every 2 months, FOREWARN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FloodSearch | FOREWARN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (29K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 78.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 29K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Flood Research Inc | Forewarn LLC |
Customer experience
FloodSearch
FOREWARN
Bugs and requests
FloodSearch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FOREWARN
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or becomes unavailable
- Login and account setup issues
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to directly call from the app
- Improved accuracy and data reliability
- More flexible subscription options
In-app purchases
FloodSearch
- Bronze$4.99
- Silver$23.99
- Gold$46.99
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- Platinum$99.99
FOREWARN
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FloodSearch free?
Is FOREWARN free?
Which has better reviews, FloodSearch or FOREWARN?
Do FloodSearch or FOREWARN have ads?
Which is updated more often, FloodSearch or FOREWARN?
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