Gismo FieldNotes vs BluePD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gismo FieldNotes
Securely record incidents and scenes using voice commands. Search notes and photos by location, date, or keyword. Transfer media to reports without needing VPN or IT support.
- Voice command recording
- Secure note storage
- Search by location, date, keyword
- AI voice-to-text
- Transfer notes, photos, video to reports
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This app is recommended for law enforcement officers only. Officers can securely record incidents & scenes using voice commands and search notes with a click Notes are stored securely without using phone storage. Search notes & photos by location, date/time or keyword. Artificial intelligence makes notes with voice-to-text. Transfer notes, photos & video to reports. No VPN or IT required!
BluePD
A quick legal reference tool for law enforcement officers, providing instant access to case law, statutes, and Miranda warnings. Designed for speed and clarity in the field.
- Quick legal reference
- Miranda warnings (English/Spanish)
- Official state statutes access
- SFST workflow support
- Clean and fast design
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BluePD is a fast, practical legal reference tool built for law enforcement officers in the field. Access critical legal information in seconds without searching multiple sources. KEY FEATURES Quick Legal Reference Search case law by stop type or issue using a clean and simple interface. Miranda Warnings (English and Spanish) Clear and complete Miranda warnings with a language toggle for real world use. Official State Statutes Instant access to verified state code and statute websites. SFST Workflow Support Structured input fields help keep field sobriety testing organized and consistent. Clean Design Built for speed and clarity when it matters most. BUILT FOR REAL WORLD USE BluePD is designed for officers who need fast access to legal information and reliable reference tools in the field. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This app is a reference tool only. It does not replace formal training, department policy, or legal advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BluePD at 5.0 against Gismo FieldNotes's 4.2. BluePD also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Gismo FieldNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and 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
Both are free to download. BluePD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gismo FieldNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
BluePD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Gismo FieldNotes ships an update every 3 months, BluePD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gismo FieldNotes | BluePD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 365Labs | TYLER RICHARD CLAMPITT |
Customer experience
Gismo FieldNotes
BluePD
In-app purchases
Gismo FieldNotes
No in-app purchases
BluePD
- BluePD Pro$4.99
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