Comparison

Axon Device Manager vs RIPALog

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

Head to head
About

Axon Device Manager

This application helps law enforcement manage Axon devices by registering and assigning them to users. It utilizes NFC or 2D code scanning for quick device management within Evidence.com. The tool streamlines the deployment and assignment of devices for agencies.

Highlights
  • Register Axon devices
  • Assign devices to users
  • NFC scanning
  • 2D code scanning
  • Evidence.com integration
  • Streamlined device deployment
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Axon Device Manager is an application designed for law enforcement professionals to quickly and accurately manage Axon devices. The application lets users register and assign Axon devices in Evidence.com using Near Field Communication (NFC) or 2D code scanning. With the app running, the device manager taps the device or scans the 2D code printed on the device to register the device to their agency and assign or reassign it to a specific user. The supported devices are outlined in the help section in the application. Axon Device Manager (ADM) allows users to scale Axon device deployment and management in a simple and efficient way. This application requires an Evidence.com account for access. You must have an iPhone 7 or later equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) and iOS13 or later.

About

RIPALog

Features
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Built for law enforcement, RIPALog's intelligent-prompting app makes it fast and easy for officers to collect up to 40+ racial, identity, and stop data items - in the field, at the time of the stop, in just 2 minutes. Don't slow down your reporting with cumbersome web forms – take advantage of the phone in your pocket, and let the RIPALog native mobile app zip you through the reporting process fast! Command staff can use our Agency Portal to review and approve logs, and recognize training opportunities using visualizations of demographic data like age, race, gender and more. Use our service to enable immediate visualization of your data on your agency or city website. The app makes sure all data is collected in compliance with California RIPA (Racial and Identity Profiling Act) statute AB 953. Stop data is formatted and automatically sent directly to the DOJ for you. Zero IT resources needed. Although designed for California, the RIPALog app is flexible enough to satisfy the needs of any law enforcement agency interested in collecting this data.

Screenshots

Axon Device Manager4 screens
RIPALog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RIPALog at every 6 weeks against Axon Device Manager's every 3 months. RIPALog also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, RIPALog every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Axon Device Manager versus RIPALog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxon Device ManagerRIPALog
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxon Enterprise, Inc.True Blue Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Axon Device Manager

No in-app purchases

None

RIPALog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axon Device Manager free?
Axon Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RIPALog free?
RIPALog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Axon Device Manager or RIPALog have ads?
Neither Axon Device Manager nor RIPALog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Axon Device Manager or RIPALog?
Axon Device Manager ships an update every 3 months, and RIPALog every 6 weeks. Most recently, Axon Device Manager was updated on September 12, 2026 and RIPALog on September 11, 2026.

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