# Monroe County Sheriff’s Office vs MBCALERT

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 15 against MBCALERT's 3. MBCALERT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Monroe County Sheriff’s Office against 5.0 for MBCALERT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monroe County Sheriff’s Office | MBCALERT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monroe-county-sheriffs-office/id1574510429/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbcalert/id6502615339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monroe County Sheriff's Office (GA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574510431) | [Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746158205) |

## What reviewers say

### Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monroe-county-sheriffs-office/id1574510429)

Connect with your local sheriff's office through this app. Report crimes anonymously, submit tips, and stay informed about public safety news and information in your community. This app is for non-emergency communication only.

**Highlights:** Anonymous crime reporting, Tip submission, Public safety news, Community information, Interactive communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MBCALERT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbcalert/id6502615339)

This official safety app provides residents with crucial alerts and resources for Macon-Bibb County. It offers direct access to public safety contacts, a "Friend Walk" feature for real-time location sharing, and emergency preparedness information.

**Highlights:** Public Safety Contacts, Friend Walk location sharing, Report safety concerns, Disaster and hazard preparedness, Access to support resources, Instant safety notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monroe County Sheriff’s Office free?

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MBCALERT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office or MBCALERT?

MBCALERT is rated higher. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MBCALERT averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Monroe County Sheriff’s Office or MBCALERT have ads?

Neither Monroe County Sheriff’s Office nor MBCALERT shows ads.

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