# VTAlerts

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id633600618](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id633600618)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id633600618`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ELERTS Corp
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (123 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-18
- **First published:** 2013-04-21
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vtalerts/id633600618)
- **Website:** [http://elerts.com](http://elerts.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://elerts.com/privacy/](http://elerts.com/privacy/)

## Description

VTAlerts is a safety app for VTA riders in Santa Clara County that enables discreet reporting to VTA Security and direct access to emergency services. Users can send text messages, photos, and locations, selecting station areas and report categories to help responders, even when connectivity is limited.

Key features include BOLO (Be On the Look Out) alerts, anonymous reporting options, and a quick Call 911 button to reach police. This extension enhances rider safety by enabling fast, discreet communication with security and emergency services.

## Rankings

- #128,808 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Some users praise VTAlerts for being easy to navigate, quickly delivering VTA alerts, and being handy when out and about. However, repeated feedback notes the app largely mirrors the VTA website and offers few if any unique features, making it feel redundant or useless compared with built-in iPhone functionality. The main actionable takeaway is that the app needs real value—such as a live map, improved trip planning, or better integration—to satisfy users who expect more than a simple web wrapper.

### Pros

- Easy to navigate / simple to use
- Keeps you informed on VTA alerts quickly and simply
- Handy when you’re out and about

### Cons

- Mirrors the VTA website; offers no unique functionality
- Redundant to iPhone features; not worth having as a separate app
- Some users consider the app useless or of minimal value

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id633600618)