# CGIS TIPS vs ALTime™ Docs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CGIS TIPS at none against ALTime™ Docs's 1. CGIS TIPS also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). ALTime™ Docs's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 77 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ALTime™ Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. CGIS TIPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CGIS TIPS against 5.0 for ALTime™ Docs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

CGIS TIPS ships an update every 77 months, ALTime™ Docs every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CGIS TIPS | ALTime™ Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgis-tips/id1489556317/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altime-docs/id6758253402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 77 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Coast Guard Investigative Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489556316) | [Michael Sassone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855632191) |

## What reviewers say

### CGIS TIPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgis-tips/id1489556317)

This app offers a secure and anonymous channel for citizens to report crimes to the Coast Guard Investigative Service. It supports the mission of investigating felony crimes and protecting U.S. Coast Guard personnel and assets worldwide through objective investigations.

**Highlights:** Anonymous crime reporting, Supports CGIS investigations, Protects Coast Guard personnel, Worldwide asset protection, Objective investigations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ALTime™ Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altime-docs/id6758253402)

This app helps you track important documents with expiration dates, such as licenses, registrations, and insurance policies. It provides timely renewal reminders and a clear dashboard to monitor remaining time, ensuring you avoid costly lapses. Everything is stored securely on your device with no data collection.

**Highlights:** Track issue and expiration dates, Color-coded expiration status, Time remaining counter, Customizable renewal notifications, Offline functionality, Secure local storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CGIS TIPS free?

CGIS TIPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ALTime™ Docs free?

ALTime™ Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CGIS TIPS or ALTime™ Docs?

CGIS TIPS and ALTime™ Docs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CGIS TIPS or ALTime™ Docs have ads?

Neither CGIS TIPS nor ALTime™ Docs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CGIS TIPS or ALTime™ Docs?

CGIS TIPS ships an update every 77 months, and ALTime™ Docs every 8 days. Most recently, CGIS TIPS was updated on September 27, 2026 and ALTime™ Docs on September 28, 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.*