Comparison

INES Maps vs Inspector Alert

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

Head to head
About

INES Maps

Explore a global map of serious nuclear accidents, categorized by their INES level. View accident locations and access detailed Wikipedia articles for each event. Data includes accidents of level 4 or higher, plus significant level 2 and 3 events worldwide.

Highlights
  • Global nuclear accident map
  • INES level categorization
  • Detailed accident information
  • Wikipedia article integration
  • Accident timeline view
Features
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Explore the history of nuclear and radiological incidents around the world. INES Maps is an educational reference app for discovering major nuclear accidents, radiation incidents, criticality events, radioactive material accidents, and other significant events by location, date, and INES level. FEATURES • Explore incidents on an interactive world map • Browse events by INES level • Search by incident name, country, or description • View dates, locations, summaries, and detailed accounts • Sort incidents to find recent events within each level • Open related reference information from the incident details screen • Switch between English and Japanese ABOUT INES The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) is used to communicate the safety significance of nuclear and radiological events. The scale ranges from Level 1 to Level 7, with higher levels representing events of greater significance. ABOUT THE DATA Some incidents occurred before INES was introduced or do not have a confirmed official rating. In these cases, the app may show an estimated or equivalent level based on publicly available information. Historical sources may differ in their reporting of dates, release estimates, exposure levels, and event sequences. Where relevant, the app identifies these uncertainties. DISCLAIMER INES Maps is an independent educational reference app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IAEA, any government agency, regulatory authority, or nuclear facility operator. This app does not provide emergency alerts, real-time radiation monitoring, medical advice, or official safety instructions. For emergencies and current safety information, always follow announcements from the appropriate authorities.

About

Inspector Alert

This app logs radiation levels with time, date, and GPS coordinates. It displays current and recent readings, allows data sharing, and can be paired with an Apple Watch for wrist notifications. The data can also be exported for viewing in Google Earth.

Highlights
  • Logs radiation levels with GPS
  • Displays current and recent readings
  • Data sharing via email/Twitter
  • Automatic sharing with Safecast
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Google Earth KML export
Features
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The Inspector Alert Radiation App from International Medcom pairs with iPhones and iPads. This powerful app: -Logs radiation levels along with time, date and GPS coordinates -Displays current and recent radiation levels -Allows data sharing by email or twitter -Allows automatic sharing of data with Safecast or your own network -Pairs with Apple Watch for viewing radiation levels and notifications on your wrist -Creates a kml file that can import directly into Google Earth for viewing

Screenshots

INES Maps4 screens
Inspector Alert2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Inspector Alert at none against INES Maps's shown. Inspector Alert also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for INES Maps against 5.0 for Inspector Alert. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
INES Maps versus Inspector Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINES MapsInspector Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.68.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUYUKI TAJIMAInternational Medcom

Customer experience

INES Maps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Inspector Alert

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

INES Maps

No in-app purchases

None

Inspector Alert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is INES Maps free?
INES Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inspector Alert free?
Inspector Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, INES Maps or Inspector Alert?
INES Maps and Inspector Alert are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do INES Maps or Inspector Alert have ads?
INES Maps shows ads; Inspector Alert does not.

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