# Offender Locator vs Aspen Compressor Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Aspen Compressor Controller at 5.0 against Offender Locator's 4.4. Aspen Compressor Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Offender Locator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Offender Locator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Aspen Compressor Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aspen Compressor Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offender Locator has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Offender Locator ships an update every 5 days, Aspen Compressor Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Offender Locator | Aspen Compressor Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offender-locator-find-and-watch/id322664011/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-compressor-controller/id6740006506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Offender Locator Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487734997) | [Aspen Compressor, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787909268) |

## What reviewers say

### Offender Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offender-locator-find-and-watch/id322664011)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Utilities, #117 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app helps you find registered sex offenders living in your area or near any address you specify. It compiles data from all 50 states, providing daily updates for accurate information. You can also search for specific offenders by name or use facial recognition technology to identify potential matches.

**Highlights:** Find offenders near current location (GPS), Check offenders near friends' addresses, Search offenders by any address, Search offenders by name and offense, Facial recognition for offender matching, View offender details, photos, and offenses, Mapping capabilities for proximity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offender Locator Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Offender Locator Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Offender Locator Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Offender Locator Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Offender Locator Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Offender Locator Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Offender Locator Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Offender Locator Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Offender Locator Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Offender Locator Premium | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Offender Locator Premium | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Offender Locator Premium | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade to Full Version - No Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for knowing where offenders live
- 👍 Useful for apartment hunting and being aware of surroundings
- 🚀 Eye-opening information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate information, including wrong photos, races, genders, and offense details
- 🔒 Misleading about free trial, immediately charges subscription fee
- 🔒 Doesn't work in certain countries/regions
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes, and doesn't function properly
- 💰 Expensive subscription, not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect offender details
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Lack of functionality in certain locations

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates to offender information
- Ability to contact customer support
- Refund option for unsatisfied users
- Free access to basic offender information


### Aspen Compressor Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-compressor-controller/id6740006506)

Monitor and adjust your compressor system's performance. This application connects to the Aspen Compressor Control Board to display real-time readings like speeds and temperatures, enabling optimized operation.

**Highlights:** Monitor compressor speeds, Display system temperatures, Control fan speeds, Optimize system performance, Connect to control board

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Offender Locator free?

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

### Is Aspen Compressor Controller free?

Aspen Compressor Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Offender Locator or Aspen Compressor Controller?

Aspen Compressor Controller is rated higher. Offender Locator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Aspen Compressor Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Offender Locator or Aspen Compressor Controller have ads?

Offender Locator shows ads; Aspen Compressor Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Offender Locator or Aspen Compressor Controller?

Offender Locator ships an update every 5 days, and Aspen Compressor Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Offender Locator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Aspen Compressor Controller on October 24, 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.*