# SZapp vs TasALERT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TasALERT at 21% against SZapp's 4%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SZapp ships an update every 3 weeks, TasALERT monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SZapp | TasALERT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 4.1% of reviews | **21.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schoolzine Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/877468257) | [Department of Premier & Cabinet Tasmania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761485834) |

## What reviewers say

### SZapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/szapp/id982105479)

Stay connected with your school community. Access newsletters, documents, and receive live notifications directly from your school.

**Highlights:** Access school newsletters, View school documents, Receive live notifications, Stay connected with school community

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 New interface praised
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use (rarely mentioned)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't load/open
- 🐛 Constant login issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Incompatible with latest iOS

**Reported bugs**

- App does not load after latest updates
- App remains on cover/home screen
- App fails to display/load content
- Absentee form is not received
- User is logged out after quitting the app

**Requested features**

- Fix app compatibility with latest iOS
- Improve login stability
- Ensure absentee forms are received
- Fix notification issues
- Allow users to stay logged in


### TasALERT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasalert/id6615065687)

Stay informed and prepared for emergencies in Tasmania with real-time warnings, an interactive map, and customizable watch zones. Receive push notifications for incidents and updates from official emergency services and government agencies.

**Highlights:** Real-time emergency information, Interactive incident map, Customizable watch zones, Push notifications, Cross-device syncing, Email notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SZapp free?

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

### Is TasALERT free?

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

### Do SZapp or TasALERT have ads?

Neither SZapp nor TasALERT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SZapp or TasALERT?

SZapp ships an update every 3 weeks, and TasALERT monthly. Most recently, SZapp was updated on October 24, 2026 and TasALERT on October 24, 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.*