# CRIMEWATCH Mobile vs HCConnect

The clearest difference is rating: HCConnect at 3.4 against CRIMEWATCH Mobile's 2.7. HCConnect also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). CRIMEWATCH Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 9%) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

HCConnect holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of CRIMEWATCH Mobile's written reviews are positive against 9% of HCConnect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CRIMEWATCH Mobile ships an update every 15 months, HCConnect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CRIMEWATCH Mobile | HCConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimewatch-mobile/id875155204/reviews) | **[3.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hcconnect/id1417929529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **26.1% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CRIMEWATCH Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/875155207) | [Horry County Government](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417929528) |

## What reviewers say

### CRIMEWATCH Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### HCConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hcconnect/id1417929529)

Stay informed about local government news, track community issues, and discover points of interest. This app provides personalized feeds, allows direct reporting of concerns, and offers helpful information for residents and visitors.

**Highlights:** Personalized local news feeds, Track permits and crime, Emergency alerts, Report community issues (M311), Frequently asked questions (I Want To), Discover local points of interest

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CRIMEWATCH Mobile free?

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

### Is HCConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CRIMEWATCH Mobile or HCConnect?

HCConnect is rated higher. CRIMEWATCH Mobile averages 2.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while HCConnect averages 3.4 from 34 ratings.

### Do CRIMEWATCH Mobile or HCConnect have ads?

Neither CRIMEWATCH Mobile nor HCConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CRIMEWATCH Mobile or HCConnect?

CRIMEWATCH Mobile ships an update every 15 months, and HCConnect every 3 months. Most recently, CRIMEWATCH Mobile was updated on September 26, 2026 and HCConnect on September 7, 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.*