SCDSPBA vs Gridline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCDSPBA
This official mobile app provides members of the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association with exclusive access to news, employment, and association resources. Members can view directories, bylaws, classified ads, and participate in online voting and discussions.
- Members Only Content
- Employment Opportunities
- Officer Down Memorial
- Member Directory
- Constitution & Bylaws
- Online Voting
- Push Notifications
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The official mobile app for the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association. Features include: - Members Only - What's New - Headlines - Social Media - Employment Opportunities - Officer Down Memorial - Important Links - Upcoming Events - About Us - Officers & Staff - Photo Gallery - Contact Us - Push Notifications MEMBERS ONLY can view: - Member Home - Messaging (Admin Only) - Push Notification Archive - Member Directory - Downloads - Constitution & Bylaws - Classified Ads - Committees - Online Voting - Events Calendar - Message Board - Blogs - Contracts
Gridline
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Gridline is a private, identity-verified network built exclusively for active law enforcement professionals. Every member is verified before they're approved — using an agency email and identity verification — so you always know you're connecting with real, vetted officers. Gridline is not public, not searchable by outsiders, and not affiliated with any agency or internal-affairs unit. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Find verified officers across agencies, counties, units, and specialties • Connect without exposing your personal phone number • Message securely with other verified members • Share and discuss on the Forum — among officers you can trust • Save trusted contacts and manage how you're reached BUILT FOR THE JOB • Verified only — agency-email + identity verification before approval • Closed network — your profile is never visible to the public • Privacy-first — you control your contact details • Secure messaging between verified members SAFETY & RESPECT Gridline has a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive behavior. Members can report content and block other users at any time, and our team reviews reports promptly. Sharing protected law-enforcement data, third-party personal information, or case material is strictly prohibited. MEMBERSHIP Gridline is an annual membership ($49/year). While we build the network, founding members lock in a $10 rate for their first year. Gridline is an independent service operated by Gridline Network LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any law enforcement agency or government entity. Questions? support@checkgridline.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://checkgridline.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SCDSPBA at none against Gridline's 1. Gridline's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gridline sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.00 per year. SCDSPBA asks for nothing beyond the download.
SCDSPBA ships an update every 16 months, Gridline every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCDSPBA | Gridline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association | GRIDLINE NETWORK LLC |
In-app purchases
SCDSPBA
No in-app purchases
Gridline
- Gridline Membership1 Year trial$49.001 Year







