LB 908 vs CRIME Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LB 908
Discover everything happening in Long Beach with this comprehensive content hub. Find local businesses, news updates, event calendars, and exclusive articles and videos. It aims to bring the city's happenings directly to your fingertips.
- Local news and articles
- Daily videos and online shows
- Event calendar
- Local business search engine
- Coupons and offers
- Business profiles with contact info
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The 908 App is your content hub for everything Long Beach. Feature articles, daily videos, online shows, news updates, a calendar of events, coupons, and more are on The 908 App. Looking for a local business? Try The 908 App’s comprehensive local search engine. The first of its kind, find high quality profiles, contact info, and ever-updating content on thousands of businesses centered around East Long Beach! The 908 App was created with the goal of bringing everything happening in the city of Long Beach to your fingertips. Let us know how we can improve your user experience! And remember, Life is is Great in the 908!
CRIME Local
This app aggregates crime news from verified police departments and news reports, mapping incidents and providing real-time updates relevant to your location. It aims to empower users with information for informed safety decisions and community well-being.
- Real-time crime updates
- Verified data sources
- Crime mapping
- Relevant news stories
- User-friendly interface
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Stay informed and stay safe with CRIME Local, the leading crime news aggregator app. Our app sources data from verified police departments and news reports to provide accurate and timely information on crime in your area. With CRIME Local, you can easily access the latest crime updates and news stories that are relevant to your location. Our easy-to-use platform maps crime incidents and presents them in a simple and user-friendly format, so you can quickly understand the safety situation in your neighborhood. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their safety and well-being. We believe that by providing access to reliable crime data, we can help create safer and more resilient communities. Key Features: * Real-time crime updates: Receive instant notifications about crime incidents happening near you. * Verified data sources: We gather information from trusted police departments and news reports to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the crime data. * Crime mapping: Visualize crime incidents on a map to understand their proximity to your location. * News stories: Access relevant crime news stories and stay informed about the latest developments. * User-friendly interface: Our app is designed to be easy to navigate and understand, making it accessible to all users. CRIME Local is your go-to app for reliable and up-to-date crime information. Download now and take control of your safety.
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Verdict
LB 908 and CRIME Local both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LB 908's written reviews are positive against 43% of CRIME Local's. LB 908 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). CRIME Local's advantage is ratings volume (455 vs 21) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LB 908 against 4.5 for CRIME Local. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CRIME Local has 455 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of LB 908's written reviews are positive against 43% of CRIME Local's.
LB 908 ships an update every 10 days, CRIME Local every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LB 908 | CRIME Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (21 ratings) — better | 4.5 (455 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 43.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 455 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC | ReportSee Inc. |
Customer experience
LB 908
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In-app purchases
LB 908
No in-app purchases
CRIME Local
No in-app purchases
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