# SpotCrime+ vs Othram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Othram at 100% against SpotCrime+'s 35%. Othram also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). SpotCrime+'s advantage is ratings volume (681 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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.

Othram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpotCrime+ has 681 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Othram's.

SpotCrime+ ships an update every 14 months, Othram every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpotCrime+ | Othram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (681 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotcrime-plus/id767693374/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/othram/id6737550774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **681** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReportSee Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/767693377) | [Othram Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777039941) |

## 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- 🐛 Inaccurate/outdated crime data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


### Othram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/othram/id6737550774)

Explore hundreds of cold cases solved with advanced DNA technology. Learn the stories behind each solve, receive real-time notifications of new breakthroughs, and discover the impact of forensic science on justice.

**Highlights:** Browse solved cold cases, Filter by recent announcements, Learn case stories, Real-time solve notifications, View recent solves via widgets, Explore FAQs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpotCrime+ free?

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

### Is Othram free?

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

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

Othram is rated higher. SpotCrime+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 681 ratings, while Othram averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SpotCrime+ or Othram have ads?

SpotCrime+ shows ads; Othram does not.

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

SpotCrime+ ships an update every 14 months, and Othram every 10 days. Most recently, SpotCrime+ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Othram on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*