# Axon vs PatrolOps

Axon and PatrolOps both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PatrolOps's written reviews are positive against 40% of Axon's. Axon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PatrolOps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Axon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Axon against 4.9 for PatrolOps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axon has 1.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Axon's written reviews are positive against 100% of PatrolOps's.

Axon ships an update fortnightly, PatrolOps every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axon | PatrolOps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon/id1662804571/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patrolops/id6760125826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axon Enterprise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427882668) | [Diego Rivas Villalobos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825464607) |

## What reviewers say

### Axon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon/id1662804571)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PatrolOps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patrolops/id6760125826)

This app streamlines daily tasks for field professionals with integrated tools for managing summonses, preparing arrest paperwork, searching information, and tracking overtime and off-duty employment. It offers scheduling, payroll insights, and map access for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** Summons management, Arrest package preparation, Information search, Map access with navigation, Overtime and paid detail tracking, Off-duty employment tracking, Payroll insights, Calendar scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PatrolOps Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PatrolOps Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Axon free?

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

### Is PatrolOps free?

PatrolOps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Axon or PatrolOps?

PatrolOps is rated higher. Axon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while PatrolOps averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Axon or PatrolOps have ads?

Neither Axon nor PatrolOps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Axon or PatrolOps?

Axon ships an update fortnightly, and PatrolOps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Axon was updated on November 5, 2026 and PatrolOps on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*