ShieldData vs MagCite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShieldData
This app provides law enforcement agencies with cutting-edge technology tools to enhance their ability to serve and protect communities. It aims to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and increase public safety through innovative and secure products.
- Crime solving technology
- Public safety enhancement
- Agency operations improvement
- Digital transformation tools
- Streamlined processes
- Improved decision-making
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At Shield Data Solutions, we are committed to helping law enforcement agencies do their jobs more effectively and efficiently. Whether you're looking for technology solutions to help you solve crimes faster, improve public safety, or enhance your agency's operations, we have the expertise and the products to help you succeed. Our mission is to digitally transform law enforcement agencies with cutting-edge technology tools that enhance their ability to serve and protect communities. We are dedicated to developing innovative and secure products that streamline processes, improve decision-making, and increase public safety. Our commitment to ethical practices and transparent communication with our clients ensures that our solutions align with the values and needs of the law enforcement community. Our products are designed with the aim of assisting law enforcement agencies in fulfilling their objectives within each of the six pillars of 21st-century policing.
MagCite
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MagCite eCitation is a comprehensive law enforcement solution designed for iOS devices. Compatible with iPhones and iPads, the app supports Bluetooth printing, camera integration, and barcode scanning for a fully mobile, paperless workflow. Fast and Efficient: MagCite significantly accelerates citation writing and collision report entry compared to manual methods. Officers can quickly select information from customizable lists—such as vehicles, colors, violation codes, courts, and streets—and use barcode scanning to instantly capture data from driver's licenses, registration cards, and vehicle VINs. These smart automation features streamline the entire process, saving time and reducing errors. Built for the Field: MagCite is engineered to be intuitive and reliable in the field, offering powerful tools in a user-friendly interface to enhance officer productivity and ensure data accuracy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShieldData at every 2 weeks against MagCite's every 5 weeks. ShieldData also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShieldData ships an update every 2 weeks, MagCite every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShieldData | MagCite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BPM BI Inc. | MagCite |
In-app purchases
ShieldData
No in-app purchases
MagCite
No in-app purchases









