# iSoundex vs SpotCrime+

The clearest difference is price: SpotCrime+ at Free against iSoundex's $0.99. SpotCrime+ also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (695 vs 2). iSoundex's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 35%). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SpotCrime+ is free to download; iSoundex costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SpotCrime+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpotCrime+ has 695 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iSoundex's written reviews are positive against 35% of SpotCrime+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, SpotCrime+ every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSoundex | SpotCrime+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493/reviews) | **[3.7 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotcrime-plus/id767693374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 14 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Black Cat Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/301047032) | [ReportSee Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/767693377) |

## What reviewers say

### iSoundex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493)

Generate American and Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex codes instantly. Simply input a name to receive its phonetic representation, ideal for genealogical research.

**Highlights:** American Soundex code generation, Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex code generation, Quick name input, Instant code display, Genealogy tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpotCrime+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotcrime-plus/id767693374)

Access real-time crime information and alerts across the US, UK, and Canada. View a crime map with details on various incidents like robberies, thefts, and assaults. Pinpoint your location to get breaking crime stories and neighborhood safety updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time crime information, Crime alerts, Crime map with incident details, Location-based crime reporting, Neighborhood and street-level data, Free email alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable information
- 🌐 Covers wide geographic area
- 💡 Helpful for home buyers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate/outdated crime data
- 🔍 Difficult to zoom and navigate map
- 🚫 App no longer working/supported

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication errors
- Crashes and freezes
- Location services issues

**Requested features**

- Date range filter for crime data
- Detailed crime reports within app
- Push notifications for local incidents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSoundex free?

iSoundex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpotCrime+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSoundex or SpotCrime+?

SpotCrime+ is rated higher. iSoundex averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SpotCrime+ averages 3.7 from 695 ratings.

### Do iSoundex or SpotCrime+ have ads?

SpotCrime+ shows ads; iSoundex does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSoundex or SpotCrime+?

iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, and SpotCrime+ every 14 months. Most recently, iSoundex was updated on June 1, 2026 and SpotCrime+ on October 23, 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.*