# ctgr alta vs CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ctgr alta at none against CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio's 2. ctgr alta also leads on ads (none vs shown). CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (45K vs 5). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ctgr alta asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ctgr alta against 4.9 for CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio has 45K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ctgr alta ships an update every 10 months, CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ctgr alta | CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctgr-alta/id6743327384/reviews)** | [4.9 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimeradar-dispatch-audio/id6746114452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 33 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon](https://appshunter.io/developer/908108234) | [Scoopz Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781956324) |

## What reviewers say

### ctgr alta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctgr-alta/id6743327384)

A secure platform for tribal members to stay informed about community events, access opportunities, and communicate privately. Receive timely updates and reminders directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Community event updates, Secure messaging, Opportunity access, Push notifications, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimeradar-dispatch-audio/id6746114452)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · News, #32 Top Grossing · News, #109 Top Free (US App Store)

This app monitors first-responder audio using AI to summarize and map potential public safety incidents. Users can view an interactive map, listen to live dispatch audio, and receive customized alerts for events like wildfires or police activity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered incident summarization, Interactive safety map, Live first-responder audio, Customizable alerts, Activity logs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrimeRadar Premium Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| CrimeRadar Premium Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Useful for keeping up with live dispatch
- 👍 Appreciate first responders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts do not work
- 🐛 AI translation of radio calls is poor
- 🐛 Outdated information, not live

**Reported bugs**

- Locations not accurate
- Uses old recordings, not live audio

**Requested features**

- Limit home screen info to current and previous day
- Send notifications for new incidents
- Improve map sizing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ctgr alta free?

ctgr alta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio free?

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ctgr alta or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio?

ctgr alta is rated higher. ctgr alta averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio averages 4.9 from 45K ratings.

### Do ctgr alta or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio have ads?

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio shows ads; ctgr alta does not.

### Which is updated more often, ctgr alta or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio?

ctgr alta ships an update every 10 months, and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio every 6 days. Most recently, ctgr alta was updated on October 24, 2026 and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio on October 27, 2026.

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