ShotSpotter vs PPOA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShotSpotter
This app provides real-time gunshot alerts to law enforcement, including precise location, audio, and incident history. It aids in safe and confident response, evidence collection, and case reporting.
- Real-time gunshot alerts
- Precise gunshot location
- Gunfire incident replay
- Evidence search area mapping
- Incident list and map views
- Investigative Lead Summary reports
- Customizable alert coverage areas
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SHOTSPOTTER IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. It is only available to police officers in cities that subscribe to the ShotSpotter service. ShotSpotter gunshot alerts are delivered in real-time to your mobile device so you can respond safely and with confidence. ShotSpotter provides the nearest street address to self-dispatch when the situation warrants, gunshot audio to gain situational awareness, and precise location of the gunshot to search for evidence. Features: - Real-time ShotSpotter gunshot alerts with unique audible alert - Time since trigger pull - Precise gunshot location and round count - Replay gunfire incidents with animation showing gunshot locations - 360-degree street view and 25-meter evidence search area - 24-hour, 3, 7, 14, and 30-day incident list and map views - View and share Investigative Lead Summary incident reports via email/text or print a copy to include as part of a case report. - View your location relative to the incident location on the map. This makes it easier to quickly navigate to the incident location to collect shell casings and other trace evidence. - Dark and light user interface themes - Customize gunfire alerts using user-selectable ShotSpotter coverage areas - Quickly find incidents using keyword search - Easily find addresses and points of interest on the map to quickly browse and find nearby incidents
PPOA
Stay informed about local events, union updates, and political initiatives. Access mental health resources and learn about the organization's history and mission. Receive essential alerts directly to your device.
- Local PPOA information
- Announcements and events
- Union update notifications
- Mental health resources
- Political initiative updates
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Access important information, stay informed about local events, and receive the latest updates straight to your phone. Key features include: • Local Information: Learn about PPOA, its history, and its mission. • Announcements & Events: Stay up to date with important news and upcoming events. • Push Notifications: alerts on essential union updates and reminders. • Mental Health Resources: Access resources and support for mental wellness. • Political Information: Stay informed on political initiatives and how you can get involved. And More! Disclaimer: This app is provided as a resource to members of the PPOA and does not represent a government entity. All government/political information included in this app is sourced from usa.gov.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PPOA at 4.5 against ShotSpotter's 2.6. PPOA also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ShotSpotter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PPOA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 55 respectively.
ShotSpotter ships an update monthly, PPOA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShotSpotter | PPOA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (143 ratings) | 4.5 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | 55 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SoundThinking, Inc. | Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association |
Customer experience
ShotSpotter
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In-app purchases
ShotSpotter
No in-app purchases
PPOA
No in-app purchases







