Crimely vs Altus Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Crimely
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Crimely is a community safety app that helps people look out for each other, share whatβs really happening on their streets, and talk about problems in their neighbourhoods. Create an anonymous account in seconds, pick a handle, and start contributing to a live map of reports from people near you. Whether itβs suspicious behaviour, harassment, theft, hate incidents, or ongoing antisocial behaviour, Crimely makes it easy to surface issues that often go unreported or unnoticed. - Built Around Community Crimely is about neighbours helping neighbours: See what other people are reporting around you Tap into discussions on specific reports Add context, updates, or your own experience in the comments Use upvotes/likes to signal which reports the community finds most useful or concerning Itβs a space to say: βThis keeps happening on our street β has anyone else seen this?β and get real responses from people nearby. - Anonymous Account, Real Impact An account is required to protect the integrity of the community, but your identity stays anonymous inside the app: Choose a pseudonymous handle (e.g. u/CanaryWharfRunner) No real names or profile photos needed Your handle builds a reputation as others engage with your reports This allows for accountability and trust, without sacrificing privacy. - Live Safety Map Explore a live map of community reports in your area Heat-style pins and clusters show where engagement is highest Tap a cluster or pin to see all reports at that location Focus on your neighbourhood or search other areas you care about - Report Incidents in Seconds Add a short title and description Choose a category such as: These make it easier for communities to surface patterns of targeted abuse or hate incidents that might otherwise be ignored.
Altus Connect
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Effortlessly connect with your property management and on-site teams, as well as your community. Through the Altus Connect app you will be able to see important information about your property and the wider estate. Receive instant news notifications or important massages from the office teams, helping to stay up to date with your home, the community and those things that matter to you the most. These are some of the highlights of the Altus Connect app: - Manage key aspects of your property - Communicate with the office teams - Keep updated on news announcements
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Altus Connect at 15.0 against Crimely's 18.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Crimely ships an update every 8 days, Altus Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crimely | Altus Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Massias | Dwellant |
In-app purchases
Crimely
No in-app purchases
Altus Connect
No in-app purchases





