Comparison

N.C. DMF vs Onslow County Sheriff's Office

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

Head to head
About

N.C. DMF

Features
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries App is an all-in-one resource for staying connected to North Carolina’s marine and estuarine resources. Developed by the Division of Marine Fisheries, this modern, field-ready tool gives recreational anglers, commercial fishermen, and coastal fisheries stakeholders easy access to essential information, mapping tools, and reporting features—all in one place. Through its clean, intuitive interface, users can: Explore interactive maps showing habitat data, enhancement areas, and artificial reef sites Access real-time updates on shellfish closures, rules, and proclamations View areas where mandatory harvest reporting is required Submit recreational harvest reports directly through the app Log in to view and track past recreational harvest reports via a web interface The app is designed to perform reliably in the field, even in low-connectivity areas, using asynchronous data handling and secure credential storage to protect personal information. Whether fishing from the shore, a kayak, or a boat offshore, the N.C. Marine Fisheries App puts everything in one place — helping the public stay compliant, informed, and connected to North Carolina’s coastal fisheries.

About

Onslow County Sheriff's Office

This app enhances communication between residents and the local sheriff's office. It allows users to report crimes, submit tips, and access public safety news. It is not for emergency situations; always call 911 for emergencies.

Highlights
  • Report crimes
  • Submit tips
  • Access public safety news
  • Improve community communication
  • Interactive features
Features
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The Onslow County Sheriff's Office (NC) mobile application is an interactive app developed to help improve communication with area residents. The Onslow County Sheriff's Office app allows residents to connect with the Onslow County Sheriff's Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, and other interactive features, as well as provides the community the latest public safety news and information. This app is not intended to be used to report emergency situations. Please call 911 in an emergency.

Screenshots

N.C. DMF1 screens
Onslow County Sheriff's Office3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Onslow County Sheriff's Office at 14 against N.C. DMF's 2. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for N.C. DMF against 5.0 for Onslow County Sheriff's Office. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onslow County Sheriff's Office has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N.C. DMF ships an update every 6 months, Onslow County Sheriff's Office every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
N.C. DMF versus Onslow County Sheriff's Office: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN.C. DMFOnslow County Sheriff's Office
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings)
Number of ratings214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichael GriffinOnslow County Sheriffs Office

In-app purchases

None

N.C. DMF

No in-app purchases

None

Onslow County Sheriff's Office

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N.C. DMF free?
N.C. DMF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onslow County Sheriff's Office free?
Onslow County Sheriff's Office is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, N.C. DMF or Onslow County Sheriff's Office?
N.C. DMF and Onslow County Sheriff's Office are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do N.C. DMF or Onslow County Sheriff's Office have ads?
Neither N.C. DMF nor Onslow County Sheriff's Office shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N.C. DMF or Onslow County Sheriff's Office?
N.C. DMF ships an update every 6 months, and Onslow County Sheriff's Office every 3 months. Most recently, N.C. DMF was updated on October 24, 2026 and Onslow County Sheriff's Office on October 24, 2026.

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