Comparison

Axon vs Monolith Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Axon

This app allows public safety professionals to securely manage digital evidence and records from their mobile devices. It streamlines workflows for evidence collection, management, and report writing, enhancing agency efficiency and officer satisfaction.

Highlights
  • Evidence management (search, playback, metadata)
  • Records management (write, submit, edit)
  • Secure access and cloud storage
  • Homepage dashboard with pending tasks
  • Biometric security integration
  • Dictation support for report writing
  • Community evidence submission requests
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Public safety professionals need tools that are as mobile as they are. The Axon app was built so law enforcement officers and supervisors can securely view and manage their digital evidence and records anytime, anywhere. The intuitive interface includes a homepage dashboard with quick links to evidence that is missing an ID or category. Officers can use the app to complete evidence workflows while in the field, increasing agency efficiency and data compliance, as well as improving officer satisfaction. Officers can review evidence in the field after the incident, providing investigators with the ability to gain a more complete perspective on how events unfolded. They can also use the app to initiate digital evidence collection by inviting witnesses to submit their photos and videos directly to the agency, ensuring a clean chain of custody. Agencies using Axon Records additionally benefit from the ability to write, submit, and search records from the Axon app. Their homepage dashboard also includes pending records tasks, as well as a quick link to create a new record. FEATURES INCLUDE: - Evidence management (DEMS): search, playback, manage metadata - Records management (RMS): search, write, continue/edit, submit, review - Axon Evidence user permissions maintained across desktop and mobile - Homepage dashboard that highlights missing data (plus pending tasks for RMS users) - Integration with the device’s biometric security - Dictation support (talk-to-text) for report writing - Ability to request evidence from a community member - Secure access - all data remains in the cloud with no local storage NOTE: Your agency must have a subscription to Axon Evidence or Axon Records to benefit from this app. Not an Axon customer? Contact us at axon.com/contact.

About

Monolith Mobile

Access and manage digital forensics cases and evidence from your mobile device. Collect field evidence, capture photos, and manage chain of custody securely.

Highlights
  • Access case details and evidence
  • Mobile search for cases and evidence
  • Review chain of custody history
  • Scan and add new evidence with camera
  • Capture evidence photos
  • Collect digital signatures
  • Secure, synchronized access
Features
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Take your digital forensics operating system anywhere with the official Monolith Forensics mobile app. Access Monolith from your phone or tablet. Whether you're in the field, at court, or working remotely, stay connected to your cases and evidence with full mobile functionality. Key Features Case & Evidence on the Go • Instantly access case details and evidence from your Monolith tenant • Search cases and evidence items with powerful mobile search • Review complete chain of custody history and track evidence locations Field Evidence Collection • Scan and add new evidence items using your device's camera • Capture high-quality evidence photos and upload directly to cases • Collect digital signatures on your device for streamlined evidence intake • Manage chain of custody with intuitive dropdown menus Secure & Seamless • Single Sign-On (SSO) enabled for enterprise users • Full synchronization with your Monolith Forensics platform • Secure access to sensitive case data from anywhere Perfect for: • Digital forensics investigators • Law enforcement agencies • Corporate security teams • Legal professionals • Forensics laboratories Streamline your evidence intake and chain of custody workflows. Download now and bring the power of Monolith Forensics to your mobile device. --- *Requires active Monolith Forensics account. Not a Monolith user yet? Visit https://www.monolithforensics.com/ to request a free 30-day trial.*

Screenshots

Axon4 screens
Monolith Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Axon at 1.3K against Monolith Mobile's 1. Monolith Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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

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

Monolith Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axon has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Axon versus Monolith Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxonMonolith Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxon Enterprise, Inc.Matthew Danner

Customer experience

Axon

All ratings1,315 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Monolith Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Axon

No in-app purchases

None

Monolith Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axon free?
Axon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monolith Mobile free?
Monolith Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Axon or Monolith Mobile?
Monolith Mobile is rated higher. Axon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Monolith Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Axon or Monolith Mobile have ads?
Neither Axon nor Monolith Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Axon or Monolith Mobile?
Axon ships an update fortnightly, and Monolith Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, Axon was updated on November 5, 2026 and Monolith Mobile on November 4, 2026.

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