Comparison

FloodSearch vs Flood Zone Map

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

Flood Zone Map

Easily access FEMA flood zone information for any address or property. Generate official flood hazard determination forms and customize map overlays for detailed analysis. Ideal for real estate professionals, homeowners, and anyone needing flood risk data.

Highlights
  • Search flood zone by address
  • Long-press for property flood zone
  • Create Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form
  • Automatic form completion
  • FEMA/NFIP map overlay
  • Customizable map layers
  • Free trial available
Features
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Search for an address to get its Flood Zone information. Long-press on the map to load Flood Zone information of any property. Flood Zones are only available to participating communities as regulated by FEMA. Make sure YOUR community is participating! Create the Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form (SFHDF) right on your iPad and iPhone. This is more than what is available on the FEMA site; it automatically completes the SFHDF form including the Community and map panel information, and provides a map showing the property with the FEMA / NFIP overlay! FLOOD ZONE quickly and easily gives you the FEMA designated flood zone of your current location or a point you choose on a map. Real estate agents, insurance agents, GIS professionals, surveyors, landowners and anyone with an interest in flood related products or services will find this app's subscription service easy, quick and very affordable. Realtors and Real estate agents: Add value to the service you provide. Top agents are knowledgeable of flood zones. Areas with a significant risk of flooding can be located miles away from bodies of water or rivers, and lender-required flood insurance can put a reasonably priced home out of the reach of some buyers. Use FLOOD ZONE to identify these properties and save yourself and buyers time and frustration. Listing agents and sellers can benefit too. Purchasers need to know that increases in flood insurance premiums are affected by a property’s flood zone. The FLOOD ZONE app helps listing agents and sellers determine what they need to disclose when placing a home on the market. Home Owners: FLOOD ZONE can help you monitor if your property’s flood zone has changed because of flood map redrawing. Are you near the boundary of two different zones? Use FLOOD ZONE to see how close you are to higher risk. FLOOD ZONE shows FEMA approved flood hazard maps using National Flood Insurance Program data that is updated regularly. FLOOD ZONE is an informational tool and not a substitute for an elevation certificate performed by a qualified professional. Data is believed accurate but not guaranteed. This app is NOT an official NFIP or FEMA publication. Please refer to official FEMA and NFIP resources and appropriately qualified professionals for all related determinations. You can customize the map to hide or show FIRM Panels, Flood Hazard Zones, LOMRs, LOMAs, River Mile Markers, Coastal Gages, Base Flood Elevations, Water Lines, Coastal Barrier Resources System Area, and Levees. The app REQUIRES an auto-renew subscription to the online flood zone maps, offered as an in-app purchase. The app comes with a free trial of access to the flood zone maps before you have to buy anything. Discounts may be provided for longer subscription periods. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user here: https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions Subscription auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy: http://www.ikonetics.com/app-site-terms-privacy.html

Screenshots

FloodSearch4 screens
Flood Zone Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FloodSearch at Free against Flood Zone Map's $1.99. FloodSearch also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 30%). Flood Zone Map's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

FloodSearch is free to download; Flood Zone Map costs $1.99 up front. FloodSearch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flood Zone Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloodSearch ships an update every 2 months, Flood Zone Map every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FloodSearch versus Flood Zone Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloodSearchFlood Zone Map
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better29.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmerican Flood Research IncIkonetics

Customer experience

FloodSearch

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

Flood Zone Map

Written reviews27 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FloodSearch

One-time4
  • Bronze$4.99
  • Silver$23.99
  • Gold$46.99
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  • Platinum$99.99
6 purchases

Flood Zone Map

Subscriptions6
  • Flood Zone Maps and SFHDF Docs1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • Unlimited PDFs & Flood Maps1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Flood Zone Maps and SFHDF Docs1 Month trial$6.493 Months
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  • Unlimited PDFs & Flood Maps1 Month trial$11.993 Months
  • Flood Zone Maps and SFHDF Docs1 Month trial$12.496 Months
  • Unlimited PDFs & Flood Maps1 Month trial$19.996 Months

Questions

Is FloodSearch free?
FloodSearch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flood Zone Map free?
Flood Zone Map costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do FloodSearch or Flood Zone Map have ads?
Neither FloodSearch nor Flood Zone Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloodSearch or Flood Zone Map?
FloodSearch ships an update every 2 months, and Flood Zone Map every 6 months. Most recently, FloodSearch was updated on July 10, 2026 and Flood Zone Map on September 22, 2026.

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