# SpotCrime+ vs MLS

The clearest difference is rating: MLS at 4.9 against SpotCrime+'s 3.8. MLS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MLS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLS has 11K ratings behind it against 681, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of SpotCrime+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of MLS's.

SpotCrime+ ships an update every 14 months, MLS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpotCrime+ | MLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (681 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotcrime-plus/id767693374/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-client/id1060543722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 681 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReportSee Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/767693377) | [Prospects Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/422759717) |

## What reviewers say

### SpotCrime+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotcrime-plus/id767693374)

Access real-time crime information and alerts across the US, UK, and Canada. View a crime map with details on various incidents like robberies, thefts, and assaults. Pinpoint your location to get breaking crime stories and neighborhood safety updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time crime information, Crime alerts, Crime map with incident details, Location-based crime reporting, Neighborhood and street-level data, Free email alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable information
- 🌐 Covers wide geographic area
- 💡 Helpful for home buyers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate/outdated crime data
- 🔍 Difficult to zoom and navigate map
- 🚫 App no longer working/supported

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication errors
- Crashes and freezes
- Location services issues

**Requested features**

- Date range filter for crime data
- Detailed crime reports within app
- Push notifications for local incidents


### MLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mls-client/id1060543722)

Search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to find your next home. Share notes and listings directly with your real estate agent. Requires a code provided by your REALTOR® subscribed to MLS-Touch.

**Highlights:** MLS property search, Share notes with agent, Share listings with agent, Access via REALTOR® code, Dream home finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to communicate with agent
- 💡 Helpful features like mortgage calculator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and frequently crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and filter search results
- 🔍 Inaccurate listing information and pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Listings not loading properly
- App freezing and force closing
- Incorrect mapping of listing details

**Requested features**

- Broader search and filtering options
- Improved map view and ability to highlight favorites
- Price history and school rating information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpotCrime+ free?

SpotCrime+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MLS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpotCrime+ or MLS?

MLS is rated higher. SpotCrime+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 681 ratings, while MLS averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do SpotCrime+ or MLS have ads?

SpotCrime+ shows ads; MLS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpotCrime+ or MLS?

SpotCrime+ ships an update every 14 months, and MLS every 2 months. Most recently, SpotCrime+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and MLS on September 26, 2026.

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