Comparison

Flood Zone Map vs Paragon Connect

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

About

Paragon Connect

Access MLS data and manage real estate tasks from your mobile device. Features include powerful search options, instant CMA generation, and listing maintenance. Collaborate with buyers and keep sellers informed with automated alerts.

Highlights
  • Power Search for listings, contacts, and agents
  • Near-Me Search for immediate field listings
  • Detailed mobile search functionality
  • 30-second CMA generation
  • Edit listings anytime, anywhere
  • Buyer collaboration centers
  • Automated seller alerts
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The Paragon Connect app helps you get work done on the go. This intuitive, feature-rich app provides the same seamless experience. Discover a simple communication dashboard where you can respond to your customers instantly. Enjoy search flexibility with: - Power Search – By entering just a few characters of a word, you can find listings, contacts, agents and more. - Near-Me Search – Instantly find listings while you’re in the field. - Detailed Search – Get the search features you experience on your desktop, now designed for your mobile device. Get a CMA in 30 seconds or less with EasyCMA, which delivers a fast and easy analysis of what a property is worth.* Edit any field at any time, anywhere with Listing Maintenance.* Enable buyers to search and review listings, request showings and more with personalized collaboration centers. Stay in constant communication with sellers about activity on their listing with automated alerts. Paragon Connect delivers a simple and easy-to-use system, helping you tackle any task with just a tap or click. It’s all EASIER with Paragon Connect. *available in select markets

Screenshots

Flood Zone Map4 screens
Paragon Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paragon Connect at Free against Flood Zone Map's $1.99. Paragon Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Flood Zone Map's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 14%) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads 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

Paragon Connect is free to download; Flood Zone Map costs $1.99 up front. Flood Zone Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Paragon Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flood Zone Map ships an update every 6 months, Paragon Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Flood Zone Map versus Paragon Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlood Zone MapParagon Connect
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—2.3 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews — better14.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—53 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB70 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIkoneticsIntercontinentalExchange, Inc

Customer experience

Flood Zone Map

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

Paragon Connect

All ratings53 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative67.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

Paragon Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flood Zone Map free?
Flood Zone Map costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Paragon Connect free?
Paragon Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flood Zone Map or Paragon Connect have ads?
Neither Flood Zone Map nor Paragon Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flood Zone Map or Paragon Connect?
Flood Zone Map ships an update every 6 months, and Paragon Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flood Zone Map was updated on September 26, 2026 and Paragon Connect on September 22, 2026.

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