Gismo FieldNotes vs TX LEO REF
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!
TX LEO REF
This app provides Texas law enforcement officers with quick, offline access to penal codes, controlled substances, traffic violations, and DWI investigation tools. It also includes case law summaries, municipal codes, and wellness resources for field reference.
- Texas Penal Code
- Controlled Substances (HSC 481)
- Traffic Violations
- DWI Investigation Tools
- Landmark Case Law
- Municipal Codes
- Tactical Stress Management
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TX LEO is the field reference app built for Texas law enforcement officers. Fast, offline-ready, and organized the way you work — not the way a textbook does. TEXAS PENAL CODE Browse every offense by category with full elements, punishment ranges, and enhancement notes. From Class C misdemeanors to capital felonies — all in one place. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (HSC 481) Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 481 coverage including Penalty Groups 1 through 4, marijuana offenses, delivery charges, paraphernalia, and drug-free zone enhancements. TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE 46 detailed traffic violation entries with required elements and applicable penalties. Built for roadside use — not legal research. DWI INVESTIGATION TOOLS Step-by-step SFST reference for HGN, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand. DRE protocol guide and DWI charge elements with enhancement paths. CASE LAW Landmark SCOTUS and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decisions every officer should know — Terry v. Ohio, Miranda, Rodriguez, Heien, and more. Plain-language summaries built for the field. MUNICIPAL CODES Instant search across 3,841 Houston city ordinance action codes. Fast lookup by keyword, code number, or description. WELLNESS TOOLS Built-in tactical stress management. Guided box breathing (4-4-4-4 cycle, 3 rounds) and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding — techniques used by military and law enforcement worldwide. FAVORITES & QUICK ACCESS Save the charges, statutes, and references you use most. One tap from anywhere in the app. NOT LEGAL ADVICE — FOR FIELD REFERENCE ONLY Always consult your District Attorney's office before pursuing charges. Statutory provisions are subject to legislative change. SUBSCRIPTION TX LEO requires an active subscription after a 7-day free trial. • Monthly: $4.99/month • Annual: $49.99/year (save 33%) This app will be updating constantly.So new features will be added. If you purchase and want something added like your county or municpal codes send developer email at innovationsapplab@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://www.innovationsapplab.com/legal/tx-leo-ref-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gismo FieldNotes at 4.2 against TX LEO REF's 3.7. Gismo FieldNotes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). TX LEO REF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. TX LEO REF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Gismo FieldNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gismo FieldNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Gismo FieldNotes ships an update every 3 months, TX LEO REF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gismo FieldNotes | TX LEO REF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (10 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 365Labs | JOSHUA LEE TORRES |
Customer experience
Gismo FieldNotes
TX LEO REF
In-app purchases
Gismo FieldNotes
No in-app purchases
TX LEO REF
- TX LEO Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- TX LEO Annually1 Year trial$79.991 Year
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