Comparison

USMS Tips vs Predator

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

Head to head
About

USMS Tips

Submit tips securely to the United States Marshals Service. This app aids in reporting information related to fugitive investigations and sex offender registration violations.

Highlights
  • Secure tip submission
  • Fugitive investigations
  • Sex offender registration
  • Judicial process protection
  • Assistance to local agencies
Features
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USMS Tips provides the public with a safe and secure way to submit tips to the United States Marshals Service (USMS). The USMS is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for the apprehension of violent fugitives and non-compliant sex offenders, as well as protecting the federal judiciary. The USMS is the federal government’s primary agency for fugitive investigations. In addition to federal fugitive investigations, the Marshals provide assistance to state and local agencies in locating and apprehending their most violent fugitives. The U.S. Marshals “15 Most Wanted” fugitive program draws attention to some of the country’s most dangerous and high-profile fugitives. The USMS is also the lead federal agency to investigate violations of federal sex offender registration laws and to assist state, local, tribal and territorial jurisdictions. The Marshals’ National Sex Offender Targeting Center supports all levels of law enforcement in pursuing unregistered and noncompliant sex offenders, collaborating with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The USMS is committed to the protection of the judicial process by ensuring the safe and secure conduct of judicial proceedings, and protecting federal judges, jurors, and other members of the federal judiciary.

About

Predator

This app provides information on registered sex offenders in your vicinity. It features an interactive map, detailed offender profiles, and real-time alerts to help you stay informed and protect your family. A subscription is required for full access to these safety features.

Highlights
  • Interactive offender map
  • Detailed offender profiles
  • Real-time alerts
  • Neighborhood safety information
  • Family protection tools
Features
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Predator helps you stay safe and informed by providing information about registered sex offenders living near you. Whether you’re vetting a new neighborhood, protecting your family, or simply staying aware, Predator gives you the tools and data to keep your loved ones safe and informed. Premium Features: Interactive Map Explore a clean, easy-to-use map of registered offenders in your area. Get quick summaries of the predators near you. Offender Profiles View an offender's name, location, background details, offenses, and any other available information. Real-Time Alerts Get instant notifications when an offender moves into your area or when an offender is added to the registry. Download Predator now to keep you and your loved ones safe and informed. --- Subscription: Predator requires a subscription to view the offender map and receive offender alerts. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. You can manage your subscription in Settings after purchase. --- By using Predator, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: Terms of Service: https://predator.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://predator.app/privacy

Screenshots

USMS Tips3 screens
Predator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USMS Tips at 100% against Predator's 23%. USMS Tips also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Predator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 7). On ads 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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USMS Tips holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Predator has 1.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of USMS Tips's written reviews are positive against 23% of Predator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USMS Tips ships an update every 36 months, Predator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
USMS Tips versus Predator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSMS TipsPredator
Price—Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better23.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#173 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB127 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarshals ServicePrince Technologies

Customer experience

USMS Tips

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Predator

All ratings1,548 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative74.7%

In-app purchases

None

USMS Tips

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Predator

Subscriptions10
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$7.997 Days
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  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$12.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is USMS Tips free?
Pricing for USMS Tips is not currently listed on the App Store.
Is Predator free?
Predator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USMS Tips or Predator?
USMS Tips is rated higher. USMS Tips averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Predator averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do USMS Tips or Predator have ads?
Neither USMS Tips nor Predator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USMS Tips or Predator?
USMS Tips ships an update every 36 months, and Predator fortnightly. Most recently, USMS Tips was updated on November 2, 2026 and Predator on November 8, 2026.

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