Comparison

Tacbook USA vs Texas Penal Code Guide

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

Head to head
About

Tacbook USA

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
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TacBook Mobile – Your Essential Law Enforcement Companion The new TacBook Mobile App is designed to provide law enforcement officers with quick and easy access to the laws, codes, and procedures. Based on the trusted TacBook field guide, this app offers a comprehensive digital resource. Stay sharp, updated and prepared with critical information! Key Features: The Most Common Laws: Don’t get buried in the ocean of laws! See the Penal Codes, Vehicle Codes, Drug Laws, Juvenile Laws, Weapons laws, and others that LEOs use the most. Master-Lists: Find just about any statute you need in seconds. Procedures: DUI/SFSTs, Burglary and Robbery Responses, Sex Crimes Investigations, Traffic Collisions and more! Admonishments: Miranda, Photo Lineup, Beheeler and Curbstone (Show Ups) Quick Reference: Drug information (DRE), Schedules, and Drug Abuse Recognition (DAR) Spanish for Cops: Key phrases, vocabulary, Miranda and hot stops Case Law: The landmark cases every LEO should know. CPR & First Aid Guidelines: Immediate access to life-saving procedures. Color-Coded & Categorized Content: Easily navigate through organized sections for efficient use.​ Always Progressing: New resources and material added monthly! While editions for the others states and a federal version will be available soon, the California edition is available now! Get your physical TacBooks and other essential guides at TacBookUSA.com! Privacy Policy: https://tacbookglobal.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ TacBook USA: Be Patrol Ready

About

Texas Penal Code Guide

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Texas Penal Code The Texas Penal Code is the primary criminal law of the State of Texas. It establishes criminal offenses, penalties, general principles of criminal responsibility, defenses, and the legal framework governing criminal justice throughout the State of Texas. UNOFFICIAL APPLICATION – NO GOVERNMENT AFFILIATION -This application is completely independent and UNOFFICIAL. -It is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by the State of Texas, the Texas Legislature, or any government agency. -The content is provided solely for educational, informational, and reference purposes. DISCLAIMER -This application does not represent the Government of Texas or any public institution. -The information included is intended exclusively for educational, academic, informational, and reference purposes. -The developers of this application have no official relationship with any governmental authority. -Although every effort is made to keep the content accurate and up to date, users should always consult official sources to verify current laws, amendments, judicial interpretations, and legal revisions. SOURCE OF INFORMATION The content of this application is based on publicly available legal documentation and official sources of the State of Texas. OFFICIAL SOURCE: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/ TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY The use of this application is subject to the developer's End User License Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Policy. TERMS OF USE (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/c4e8e661-b3fc-42d0-a1c6-c2a30f061f25 ABOUT THE TEXAS PENAL CODE Texas Penal Code is designed for students, attorneys, judges, law enforcement officers, researchers, legal professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the criminal laws of the State of Texas. The application provides fast and convenient access to the complete Texas Penal Code, allowing users to consult Titles, Chapters, Sections, criminal offenses, penalties, defenses, and related legal provisions. Its intuitive design enables users to quickly locate specific legal information through advanced search features and organized navigation by Titles, Chapters, and Sections. This application serves as a practical resource for legal research, academic study, professional reference, and personal consultation, helping users better understand Texas criminal law and its legal framework. Additionally, the application works completely offline, allowing access to legal information anytime and anywhere. It also includes accessibility and personalization features to provide a comfortable, efficient, and customizable reading experience. KEY FEATURES • Complete and organized Texas Penal Code • Works completely offline • Quick access to Titles, Chapters, and Sections • Advanced content search • Simple and intuitive navigation • Copy and share legal provisions • Favorites list • List and grid view • Text-to-Speech support • Customizable reading mode • Accessibility features for visually impaired users • Fast legal reference for study and research

Screenshots

Tacbook USA4 screens
Texas Penal Code Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Texas Penal Code Guide at none against Tacbook USA's 5. Tacbook USA's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tacbook USA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.09 per month. Texas Penal Code Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tacbook USA versus Texas Penal Code Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTacbook USATexas Penal Code Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTacBook USA LLCYeferson Jimenez Sevilla

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tacbook USA

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$9.091 Month
  • Yearly Access$45.491 Year
One-time3
  • Monthly Access$9.09
  • Yearly Access$45.49
  • Lifetime Access$90.99
None

Texas Penal Code Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tacbook USA free?
Tacbook USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Texas Penal Code Guide free?
Texas Penal Code Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tacbook USA or Texas Penal Code Guide have ads?
Neither Tacbook USA nor Texas Penal Code Guide shows ads.

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