Comparison

Pocket Sergeant vs TacticsON

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Sergeant

This app provides a comprehensive reference tool for criminal law and justice in England and Wales. It offers search functionality for offenses, charge assessment guidance, crime reporting information, and contact directories. Premium features include AI assistance, PDF sharing, and case file help.

Highlights
  • Search criminal offenses by keyword, Act/Section, or CJS Code
  • Assess evidence for charging suspects
  • Crime reporting guidance
  • Police and agency contact directory
  • Statement writing checklists
  • PACE Codes of Practice reference
  • AI-powered crime and law queries
Features
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Award-winning and user-driven, Pocket Sergeant is the essential tool for police officers, staff, detention officers, PCSOs, solicitors, law students, and anyone interested in criminal law or the justice system in England and Wales. Features: • Search approximately 1000 criminal offences by name or Act/Section, CJS Code or key word • Assess charges: Know when there's sufficient evidence to charge a suspect • Crime reporting: Learn when to submit crime reports • Contact Directory: Quick access to police and agency contact numbers • Statement writing support in the form of checklists • CJS Codes for most offences • Reference Library: Access to PDFs including the PACE Codes of Practice • Quick Scroll icons for faster navigation • Self-Care section: Support resources for police officers and staff • What3Words functionality for precise location sharing Subscription – £1.99 per month Unlock premium content, including: • Pocket Sergeant AI: Ask about crimes, PACE Codes, and more • Print and Share crimes via PDFs • Search All: Access content app-wide • Case File Help: Offence-specific guidance • Dark Mode Extras: • TOR Codes: Traffic offence details, points, and fines • PND Codes: Penalty Notices for Disorder and fines • Vehicle Checks: Verify tax, MOT, and specifications • App Incubator (Coming Soon): Submit ideas for future apps with rewards for chosen suggestions Disclaimer: Pocket Sergeant does not represent any government entity. Official resources are available at www.legislation.gov.uk and www.gov.uk. Pocket Sergeant serves as a supplementary tool for time management and quick reference but should not replace guidance from senior officers or legal professionals. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information will be up-to-date due to possible changes in legislation or other factors. The app is provided "as is" without any warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. We also do not guarantee uninterrupted access or a bug-free experience. Privacy Policy: https://pocketsergeant.co.uk/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pocketsgt.co.uk/terms_and_conditions

About

TacticsON

Features
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TacticsON:Assist allows employees and contractors to request additional security assistance during usual working hours or extenuating circumstances. Features: - 2 way secure messaging - Check in - Track me (*) - Support me - Panic - Call Emergency Services (112 International, USA & Philippines, China & Japan) * This function is for temporary tracking use. Continuous use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease your battery life.

Screenshots

Pocket Sergeant4 screens
TacticsON1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TacticsON at none against Pocket Sergeant's 1. Pocket Sergeant's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Sergeant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. TacticsON asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Sergeant ships an update every 5 weeks, TacticsON every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Sergeant versus TacticsON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket SergeantTacticsON
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPaul Cooper16564577719INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE PROTECTION GROUP LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Pocket Sergeant

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • App won't run on new iPhones
  • App frequently fails to load
  • Subscription not remembered
  • Content paywalled after initial purchase
  • Subscription reminders every time the app is opened
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  • App freezes constantly after updates
  • Unable to access content due to subscription
  • App becomes unusable without a subscription
  • App not working after updates
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Subscription issues (restore purchase not working, broken)
  • App asking to subscribe or restore subscription repeatedly
  • App not opening or loading properly
  • App stuck on subscription page
  • App asking to delete and reinstall
  • App not working after new update
  • App not downloading or opening
  • App stops working after updates
  • Search field not returning responses
  • Basic offenses not found
  • App crashes when typing in search bar
  • Scrolling boxes within page layout
  • App shuts down if subscription is refused
  • CJ codes missing
  • App wants to sign into iTunes and subscribe on load

Requested features

6 requests
  • Statement app for MG11
  • Dark mode option
  • More updates and content expansion
  • Improved contact methods for developers (email)
  • Faster app opening/loading times
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  • Expansion of checklist section

TacticsON

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Sergeant

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month auto renewing - LAW Database Update Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
None

TacticsON

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Sergeant free?
Pocket Sergeant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TacticsON free?
TacticsON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Sergeant or TacticsON have ads?
Neither Pocket Sergeant nor TacticsON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Sergeant or TacticsON?
Pocket Sergeant ships an update every 5 weeks, and TacticsON every 6 months. Most recently, Pocket Sergeant was updated on November 11, 2026 and TacticsON on November 6, 2026.

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