# SpotCrime+ vs Texas DPS

The clearest difference is rating: Texas DPS at 5.0 against SpotCrime+'s 3.8. Texas DPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). SpotCrime+'s advantage is ratings volume (681 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Texas DPS 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 2, 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 48% of Texas DPS's.

SpotCrime+ ships an update every 14 months, Texas DPS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpotCrime+ | Texas DPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (681 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotcrime-plus/id767693374/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-dps/id902092368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **681** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ReportSee Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/767693377) | [Texas Department of Public Safety](https://appshunter.io/developer/902092371) |

## 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


### Texas DPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-dps/id902092368)

Access critical public safety information from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Search for registered sex offenders, view Texas's 10 Most Wanted fugitives, and report suspicious activity.

**Highlights:** Search sex offender registry by location, View Texas 10 Most Wanted, Submit tips on fugitives, Report suspicious activity via iWatch Texas, View human trafficking case locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpotCrime+ free?

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

### Is Texas DPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpotCrime+ or Texas DPS?

Texas DPS is rated higher. SpotCrime+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 681 ratings, while Texas DPS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SpotCrime+ or Texas DPS have ads?

SpotCrime+ shows ads; Texas DPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpotCrime+ or Texas DPS?

SpotCrime+ ships an update every 14 months, and Texas DPS every 4 months. Most recently, SpotCrime+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Texas DPS on September 12, 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.*