MCPA vs CALEA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MCPA
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The MCPA / MSA Conference app will provide you with information about the 2026 MCPA / MSA Professional Development Training Seminar including training schedules, course descriptions, speaker information, vendors and sponsors.
CALEA
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The CALEA App is the official source for all CALEA conference events. Conference attendees will need the App for daily conference navigation and resources. CALEA was created to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by: maintaining a body of standards through an accreditation process, covering a wide range of progressive safety initiatives; and recognizing professional excellence. CALEA has four accreditation programs: Law Enforcement Public Safety Communications Public Safety Training Academies Campus Security
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MCPA at 15.1 against CALEA's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
MCPA ships an update every 4 months, CALEA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCPA | CALEA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, Inc. | CALEA |
In-app purchases
MCPA
No in-app purchases
CALEA
No in-app purchases
