# CRIMEWATCH Mobile vs Evening Sun

The clearest difference is rating: Evening Sun at 4.3 against CRIMEWATCH Mobile's 2.8. Evening Sun also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 26%). CRIMEWATCH Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evening Sun sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CRIMEWATCH Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evening Sun holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 164 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of CRIMEWATCH Mobile's written reviews are positive against 36% of Evening Sun's.

CRIMEWATCH Mobile ships an update every 15 months, Evening Sun monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CRIMEWATCH Mobile | Evening Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimewatch-mobile/id875155204/reviews) | **[4.3 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evening-sun/id1025200618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **164** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CRIMEWATCH Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/875155207) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### CRIMEWATCH Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimewatch-mobile/id875155204)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app connects communities with law enforcement by providing access to crime data from participating agencies. Browse arrests, warrants, cases, and incidents, and receive breaking news and emergency alerts directly from your local police.

**Highlights:** Crime data from participating agencies, Arrests, fugitives, and incident browsing, Interactive crime maps, Breaking news and emergency alerts, Anonymous tip submission, Push and email notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Evening Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evening-sun/id1025200618)

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Get breaking news alerts, sports updates, and weather forecasts delivered directly to your device. Customize your reading experience and access a digital replica of the print edition.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news and alerts, Sports coverage, Streamlined reading experience, Customizable settings, Offline reading, eNewspaper access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Hanover Evenning Sun Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| The Evening Sun Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CRIMEWATCH Mobile free?

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

### Is Evening Sun free?

Evening Sun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CRIMEWATCH Mobile or Evening Sun?

Evening Sun is rated higher. CRIMEWATCH Mobile averages 2.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Evening Sun averages 4.3 from 164 ratings.

### Do CRIMEWATCH Mobile or Evening Sun have ads?

Evening Sun shows ads; CRIMEWATCH Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, CRIMEWATCH Mobile or Evening Sun?

CRIMEWATCH Mobile ships an update every 15 months, and Evening Sun monthly. Most recently, CRIMEWATCH Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Evening Sun on October 20, 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.*