# US Cop vs Tacbook USA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tacbook USA at 80% against US Cop's 29%. Tacbook USA also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). US Cop's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (196 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. US Cop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tacbook USA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.09 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tacbook USA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: US Cop has 196 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of US Cop's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tacbook USA's.

US Cop ships an update every 6 weeks, Tacbook USA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | US Cop | Tacbook USA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-cop/id394647902/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacbook-usa/id6739481687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/808581339) | [TacBook USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611162447) |

## What reviewers say

### US Cop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-cop/id394647902)

This app provides law enforcement officers with a comprehensive digital resource library. It includes accident investigation tools, training articles on various police procedures, a pill and drug identifier, extensive case law summaries, and news feeds. It also features tools for evidence documentation and a work calendar.

**Highlights:** Accident investigation formulas and calculators, Training articles on detection and interrogation, Pill and drug identification tools, Extensive case law summaries, Evidence photo timestamping with GPS, Integrated work calendar

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US Cop Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great information for LEOs
- 👍 Useful tool and reference
- 💡 Was an incredible resource
- 📚 Good for quick reference
- 💯 Valuable tool for officers

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App no longer works
- 💸 Paid app is unusable
- 🚫 Ad covers entire screen
- 🗑️ Outdated and broken
- 📉 Support has been sunsetted

**Reported bugs**

- App redirects to web hosting page
- Menu redirects to parked ad page
- Ad pops up and blocks usage
- App doesn't work on iOS
- Sample reports PDFs not found

**Requested features**

- Update app for current law
- Add hazmat placard ID
- Add counter terrorism section
- Incorporate department PDFs/SOPs
- Modernize layout


### Tacbook USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacbook-usa/id6739481687)

This app provides law enforcement officers with instant digital access to essential laws, codes, and procedures. It includes common penal and vehicle codes, investigation procedures, and quick reference guides for drugs and Spanish phrases. Stay prepared with up-to-date information and life-saving guidelines.

**Highlights:** Common Penal & Vehicle Codes, Investigation Procedures, Admonishments & Quick Reference, Spanish for Cops, Case Law & CPR/First Aid, Monthly Content Updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $9.09 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $45.49 | per year |
| Monthly Access | $9.09 | one-time |
| Yearly Access | $45.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $90.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is US Cop free?

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

### Is Tacbook USA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, US Cop or Tacbook USA?

Tacbook USA is rated higher. US Cop averages 2.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Tacbook USA averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do US Cop or Tacbook USA have ads?

Neither US Cop nor Tacbook USA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, US Cop or Tacbook USA?

US Cop ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tacbook USA every 3 weeks. Most recently, US Cop was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tacbook USA on October 28, 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.*