Comparison

FloodSearch vs FOREWARN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • On-site sensor readings
  • FEMA flood map integration
  • 100-year flood zone determination
  • Proprietary processing services
  • Real property analysis
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant due diligence
  • Prospect identification/verification
  • Criminal history identification
  • Asset ownership verification
  • Financial risk assessment
  • Safe interaction planning
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FloodSearch4 screens
FOREWARN3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FloodSearch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FOREWARN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FloodSearch versus FOREWARN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloodSearchFOREWARN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (29K ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Flood Research IncForewarn LLC

Customer experience

FloodSearch

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

FOREWARN

All ratings28,693 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative19.9%

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

4 purchases

FloodSearch

One-time4
  • Bronze$4.99
  • Silver$23.99
  • Gold$46.99
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  • Platinum$99.99
None

FOREWARN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FloodSearch free?
FloodSearch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FOREWARN free?
FOREWARN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FloodSearch or FOREWARN?
FloodSearch is rated higher. FloodSearch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FOREWARN averages 4.9 from 29K ratings.
Do FloodSearch or FOREWARN have ads?
Neither FloodSearch nor FOREWARN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloodSearch or FOREWARN?
FloodSearch ships an update every 2 months, and FOREWARN every 6 weeks. Most recently, FloodSearch was updated on July 10, 2026 and FOREWARN on October 2, 2026.

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