# Flag Day vs Pyrocast

The clearest difference is rating: Flag Day at 4.8 against Pyrocast's 4.0. Flag Day also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 18). Pyrocast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flag Day sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pyrocast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flag Day holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flag Day has 3.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Flag Day's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pyrocast's.

Flag Day ships an update every 2 months, Pyrocast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flag Day | Pyrocast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flag-day-us-flag-alerts/id924643425/reviews)** | [4.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrocast/id1583221898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bonsaisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376137158) | [IGNITE Firing Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451220530) |

## What reviewers say

### Flag Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flag-day-us-flag-alerts/id924643425)

Receive timely alerts for U.S. flag status changes, including half-staff and full-staff days. Learn about flag etiquette, history, and proper folding techniques. Always fly the American flag correctly with this informative utility.

**Highlights:** Half & full staff flag alerts, Flag day calendar, Historical facts and videos, Flag code instructions, Flag folding guide, Sunrise and sunset times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flag Day Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Flag Day Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Flag Day Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Flag Day Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🇺🇸 Patriotic app for flag enthusiasts
- 📆 Helpful calendar and notifications
- 🔍 Detailed information on flag etiquette
- 💡 Useful for schools, organizations, and businesses
- 🤝 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working for some users
- ⏰ Delays in updating flag status
- 💰 Subscription model not clear to all users
- 🗺️ Lack of state-specific flag information

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect flag status displayed during special events
- Subscription issues leading to loss of access

**Requested features**

- Sync flag status to device calendar
- Customizable notification settings
- Integration with weather data for flag lowering
- State-level flag status updates


### Pyrocast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyrocast/id1583221898)

Synchronize your fireworks show audio with music for a perfectly timed audience experience. This utility ensures the soundtrack plays in perfect harmony with the visual display.

**Highlights:** Synchronized audio playback, Fireworks show soundtrack alignment, Music synchronization, Audience experience enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flag Day free?

Flag Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pyrocast free?

Pyrocast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flag Day or Pyrocast?

Flag Day is rated higher. Flag Day averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Pyrocast averages 4.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Flag Day or Pyrocast have ads?

Neither Flag Day nor Pyrocast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flag Day or Pyrocast?

Flag Day ships an update every 2 months, and Pyrocast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flag Day was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pyrocast on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*