CRIME Local vs The GrayVine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CRIME Local
This app aggregates crime news from verified police departments and news reports, mapping incidents and providing real-time updates relevant to your location. It aims to empower users with information for informed safety decisions and community well-being.
- Real-time crime updates
- Verified data sources
- Crime mapping
- Relevant news stories
- User-friendly interface
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Stay informed and stay safe with CRIME Local, the leading crime news aggregator app. Our app sources data from verified police departments and news reports to provide accurate and timely information on crime in your area. With CRIME Local, you can easily access the latest crime updates and news stories that are relevant to your location. Our easy-to-use platform maps crime incidents and presents them in a simple and user-friendly format, so you can quickly understand the safety situation in your neighborhood. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their safety and well-being. We believe that by providing access to reliable crime data, we can help create safer and more resilient communities. Key Features: * Real-time crime updates: Receive instant notifications about crime incidents happening near you. * Verified data sources: We gather information from trusted police departments and news reports to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the crime data. * Crime mapping: Visualize crime incidents on a map to understand their proximity to your location. * News stories: Access relevant crime news stories and stay informed about the latest developments. * User-friendly interface: Our app is designed to be easy to navigate and understand, making it accessible to all users. CRIME Local is your go-to app for reliable and up-to-date crime information. Download now and take control of your safety.
The GrayVine
Access engaging games like Sudoku and Bingo, find exclusive senior discounts on dining, shopping, and travel, and stay informed with a daily newsletter featuring news, jokes, and deals. Enjoy entertainment and savings tailored for older adults.
- Classic games (Sudoku, Bingo, Solitaire)
- Senior discount directory
- Exclusive deals and offers
- Daily newsletter
- News and jokes
- Local deal discovery
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Get ready to dive into a world of engaging games like Sudoku, Bingo, and Solitaire, all tailored to suit your interests and skill levels. Challenge your brain, pass the time, and enjoy countless hours of entertainment with these classic favourites! Discover amazing deals and discounts exclusive to seniors with our comprehensive discount directory. Easily find the best offers near you, and make your hard-earned money go further on the things you love. From dining and shopping to travel and leisure, experience more for less with the GrayVine App. Stay up-to-date with our daily newsletter, providing you with a mix of news, jokes, deals, and so much more. Instantly access the latest headlines, have a laugh, and discover unbeatable deals tailored just for you – all in one convenient place.
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Verdict
CRIME Local and The GrayVine both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The GrayVine's written reviews are positive against 43% of CRIME Local's. The GrayVine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). CRIME Local's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.
The GrayVine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 461 and 363 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of CRIME Local's written reviews are positive against 100% of The GrayVine's.
CRIME Local ships an update every 5 months, The GrayVine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRIME Local | The GrayVine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (461 ratings) | 4.7 (363 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 461 — better | 363 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ReportSee Inc. | Senior Discount Club |
Customer experience
CRIME Local
The GrayVine
In-app purchases
CRIME Local
No in-app purchases
The GrayVine
No in-app purchases
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