Comparison

Cop's Overtime Calculator vs DVR Detective

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

Head to head
About

Cop's Overtime Calculator

This app helps NYPD officers track and plan overtime accurately. It generates official-style slips, monitors cap eligibility, and provides tools for long-term earnings and pension planning. Features include detailed time tracking, travel time handling, and cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Overtime tracking and calculation
  • Official-style PDF slip generation
  • Travel time handling
  • Cap eligibility monitoring
  • Pension planning tools
  • Cloud sync and backup
Features
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The Original. Overhauled. CopOT is an overtime tracking and planning tool built specifically for NYPD officers. Track overtime accurately, generate official-style slips, monitor cap eligibility, and understand how overtime affects long-term earnings and pension all in one place. Overtime Tracking & Slip Generation • Enter actual worked time and scheduled tour in military time • Automatic overtime calculation, including cross-midnight tours • Cash, Time, or Split compensation support • Rank-aware rules (Captains and above: time only) • Per-slip “Doesn’t Count Toward Cap” option Travel Time Handling • Portal-to-portal travel logic • Same boro and out-of-boro rules supported • Travel tracked separately from cap-eligible overtime Official-Style PDF Slips • Generate exportable, printable overtime slips • Supports multiple NYPD slip types • Built-in layout calibration for accurate form alignment • Regenerate and re-export slips at any time Scheduling & Tour Logic • Patrol, PDU, and custom schedules • Rotating RDOs and named cycle patterns • Weekly flip-flop tours with anchor date logic • Day-for-day and RDO overrides Cap Tracking & Analytics • Monthly cap progress ring • Cash-only cap eligibility logic • Yearly and all-time overtime summaries • Income-style charts and trend views Pension Planning Tools • Tier-aware pension calculations • Simple and advanced planning modes • Year-by-year pension history • Projection tools and gap-to-goal insights Cloud Sync & Backup (Optional) • Sign in with Apple • Secure cloud sync across devices • Restore data when upgrading phones Widgets • Monthly overtime cap widget for quick reference CopOT is designed to help officers stay organized, informed, and prepared — from their first overtime slip to retirement planning. CopOT offers optional subscription plans to unlock cloud sync and advanced tools. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID and can be managed in App Store settings. CopOT does not access department systems. All data is stored locally on your device or securely in your personal cloud account when enabled. Subscription Information CopOT offers auto-renewable subscriptions for full feature access. Subscription options: Monthly and Annual Length: 1 month (Monthly) or 1 year (Annual) Price: Price varies by region and is shown in-app before purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://copot-ea7d9.web.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DVR Detective

This app helps you accurately align DVR timestamps with real-time data to quickly find incident footage. It simplifies the process for security professionals, business owners, and home users by calculating the exact seek time. It features real-time clock updates and supports 24-hour formats for precise review and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Accurate timestamp correction
  • Real-time clock synchronization
  • User-friendly DatePicker interface
  • Supports 24-hour military time
  • Lightweight and privacy-focused
Features
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"Unlock the power of precise time correction with DVR Detective! This intuitive app helps you align DVR timestamps with real-time data to quickly locate incident footage. Whether you're a security professional, small business owner, or home user, DVR Detective simplifies the process with an easy-to-use interface. Enter your DVR and incident timestamps, and let the app calculate the exact seek time—perfect for reviewing security footage or troubleshooting DVR issues. Featuring real-time clock updates and support for 24-hour formats, it’s your go-to tool for accuracy. Free to use with no data collection, ensuring your privacy. Download now and solve your DVR timing mysteries today!Key Features:Accurate timestamp correction Real-time clock synchronization User-friendly DatePicker interface Supports 24-hour military time Lightweight and privacy-focused Perfect for security systems, surveillance, and time-sensitive reviews. Updated for 2025—get it now!"Notes:Highlights the app’s core functionality (timestamp correction, real-time updates). Emphasizes privacy (no data collection, as per your code). Includes a call to action and relevance to the current year (2025). Avoids technical jargon while appealing to target users (security pros, home users).

Screenshots

Cop's Overtime Calculator4 screens
DVR Detective3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DVR Detective at 100% against Cop's Overtime Calculator's 52%. DVR Detective also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Cop's Overtime Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cop's Overtime Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DVR Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DVR Detective holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cop's Overtime Calculator has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Cop's Overtime Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of DVR Detective's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cop's Overtime Calculator versus DVR Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCop's Overtime CalculatorDVR Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (21 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDockSeaManny Sharma

Customer experience

Cop's Overtime Calculator

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

DVR Detective

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cop's Overtime Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Cop OT Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Cop OT Yearly$9.991 Year
None

DVR Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cop's Overtime Calculator free?
Cop's Overtime Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DVR Detective free?
DVR Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cop's Overtime Calculator or DVR Detective?
DVR Detective is rated higher. Cop's Overtime Calculator averages 3.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while DVR Detective averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Cop's Overtime Calculator or DVR Detective have ads?
Neither Cop's Overtime Calculator nor DVR Detective shows ads.

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