Arrest Alert vs Active ·
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arrest Alert
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NYS Arrest Alert mobile application is suitable for authorized users to receive mobile arrest notifications for persons of interest already subscribed to via eJusticeNY. Users are able to view recent notifications as well as the specific arrest details related to each notification.
Active ·
This app offers real-time situational awareness for first responders. It provides a live location view of team members, enhancing coordination and response efforts.
- Real-time location tracking
- Situational awareness for teams
- Enhanced coordination
- First responder focused
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Active provides a situational awareness for first responders, enabling a real-time location view of team members.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Active · at every 6 weeks against Arrest Alert's every 19 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arrest Alert ships an update every 19 months, Active · every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arrest Alert | Active · |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | New York State Office of Information Technology Services | Motorola Solutions, Inc |
In-app purchases
Arrest Alert
No in-app purchases
Active ·
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Arrest Alert free?
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Do Arrest Alert or Active · have ads?
Which is updated more often, Arrest Alert or Active ·?
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