Comparison

Mark43 OnScene vs CPCA Connect

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

CPCA Connect

Features
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Engage and connect with peers across the state with CPCA Connect, designed to help members maximize their experience. An executive network of over 1500 members, the California Police Chiefs Association is a non-profit professional association dedicated to serving as the voice and resource of choice for California law enforcement leaders. Through this app, we hope to make it easier than ever to stay connected, informed, and engaged with CPCA. Features Include: - Member Directory - Online Member Community - Executive Peer Support - Event Calendar & Registration - Association News Feed & more!

Screenshots

Mark43 OnScene4 screens
CPCA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mark43 OnScene at every 2 weeks against CPCA Connect's every 6 weeks. CPCA Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mark43 OnScene ships an update every 2 weeks, CPCA Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mark43 OnScene versus CPCA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMark43 OnSceneCPCA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMark43California Police Chiefs Association

In-app purchases

None

Mark43 OnScene

No in-app purchases

None

CPCA Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mark43 OnScene free?
Mark43 OnScene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPCA Connect free?
CPCA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mark43 OnScene or CPCA Connect have ads?
Neither Mark43 OnScene nor CPCA Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mark43 OnScene or CPCA Connect?
Mark43 OnScene ships an update every 2 weeks, and CPCA Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mark43 OnScene was updated on September 24, 2026 and CPCA Connect on September 11, 2026.

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