Comparison

Mark43 OnScene vs SHIELD Suite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mark43 OnScene

This app provides critical first responder functionality for law enforcement officers in the field. It enables real-time event details, assignment acceptance, and information collection that integrates with reporting tools. Stay safe, effective, and aware with up-to-the-second alerts and secure data.

Highlights
  • Real-time event details and updates
  • Location cautions and alerts
  • Accept assignments and routing
  • Self-initiate calls with auto-location
  • View critical assignment information
  • Secure data and state-of-the-art security
Features
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Mark43 OnScene is a native mobile application that provides critical first responder functionality away from a first responder’s MDT. It is intended for first responders who already use the Mark43 First Responder CAD application on their MDTs. First responders in the field need access to features that enable them to respond to events, understand what's going on in the field, and begin collecting information that will be seamlessly integrated into report writing within the Mark43 platform. OnScene is positioned to address law enforcement first responder on-scene workflows when in the field. It gives you as a first responder tools you need to stay safe, effective, and aware. RESPONDER SAFETY Real time event details, including narrative updates and location cautions that sync between dispatch, your MDT, and your smartphone mean that you receive up to the second alerts as situations evolve. And with state of the art security features, know that information kept in the app is secure. EFFICIENT WORKFLOWS Accept assignments and routing directly from your smartphone. Self-initiate calls and auto-populate your location for events using GPS without needing to go back to use your MDT. CONTEXT-DRIVEN Engage directly with dispatch and view critical information about assignments, including realtime unit movements. View assigned events and receive critical reporting party information and location with only a few taps. ----- Mark43 OnScene requires an active user account with Mark43 CAD.

About

SHIELD Suite

This application facilitates RIPA data collection for law enforcement agencies, streamlining the process of gathering biographical information during traffic stops and citizen contacts. It enables the creation of Field Investigation Reports and electronically routes escalated cases to specialized units.

Highlights
  • RIPA data collection
  • Profiling Accountability Software Solution (PASS)
  • Field Investigation Reports (FIRs/FICs)
  • Electronic report routing
  • Biographical information gathering
Features
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This app allows RIPA data collection within the Profiling Accountability Software Solution (PASS), which enables law enforcement agencies to address two separate work processes within one application. Often, officers and deputies are required to collect detailed biographical information about individuals when they conduct traffic stops or make various other contacts with citizens of their community. The information collected during this contact with an individual is then used to prepare Field Investigation Reports or Cards (FIRs/FICs), and to create various other reports. In cases where information requires escalation, PASS electronically routes the report to the appropriate specialized unit or department. Do not download this app unless your department uses PASS for RIPA data collection.

Screenshots

Mark43 OnScene4 screens
SHIELD Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mark43 OnScene at 3.6 against SHIELD Suite's 1.0. Mark43 OnScene also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). SHIELD Suite's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mark43 OnScene holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mark43 OnScene has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Mark43 OnScene's written reviews are positive against 0% of SHIELD Suite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mark43 OnScene ships an update every 2 weeks, SHIELD Suite every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mark43 OnScene versus SHIELD Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMark43 OnSceneSHIELD Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMark43Lexipol, LLC

Customer experience

Mark43 OnScene

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

SHIELD Suite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mark43 OnScene

No in-app purchases

None

SHIELD Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mark43 OnScene free?
Mark43 OnScene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHIELD Suite free?
SHIELD Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mark43 OnScene or SHIELD Suite?
Mark43 OnScene is rated higher. Mark43 OnScene averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SHIELD Suite averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mark43 OnScene or SHIELD Suite have ads?
Neither Mark43 OnScene nor SHIELD Suite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mark43 OnScene or SHIELD Suite?
Mark43 OnScene ships an update every 2 weeks, and SHIELD Suite every 7 months. Most recently, Mark43 OnScene was updated on September 24, 2026 and SHIELD Suite on August 22, 2026.

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