# USMS Tips vs Predator

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | USMS Tips | Predator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | — | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usms-tips/id1453282792/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predator-sex-offender-map/id6753127459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 43 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marshals Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453282791) | [Prince Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832120333) |

## What reviewers say

### USMS Tips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usms-tips/id1453282792)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Predator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predator-sex-offender-map/id6753127459)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Utilities, #183 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*