Comparison

Pocket Sergeant vs Crime Scene Assistant

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

Crime Scene Assistant

A step-by-step guide for approaching and preserving crime scenes. It offers best practice advice, preservation methods, and recovery techniques to increase forensic awareness and professional knowledge.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step crime scene guide
  • Preservation and recovery advice
  • Evidence packaging reference
  • Checklists for actions
  • Documentation guidance
  • Sexual assault victim advice
Features
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Approach crime scenes with confidence using this step by step guide. Offering best practice advice, preservation methods and, where necessary, recovery techniques. This app will ensure you never feel out of your depth at a crime scene. Many professionals encounter Forensic Evidence, often without prior training or experience. This App aims to raise Forensic Awareness and increase professional knowledge, whilst contributing to essential professional development. Suitable for anyone who has the potential to be the first in attendance at a crime scene, including: Police Officers, Fire Officers, Emergency Medical Staff, Security Officers, Fraud Investigators, Sexual Assault Referral Centre Staff, Customs Officers, Search and Rescue, Coastguard, Lawyer’s, Emergency Response and Crime Scene/Forensic students, Business Owners, and anyone with an interest in Crime Scene Investigation. This App will: • Tackle crime scene contamination issues. • Positively impact the Criminal Justice process, increasing efficiency, cost effectiveness and recovery of better-quality evidence. • Lead to better use of resources. Features • Easy to navigate and jargon free. • Step by step guide to approaching and preserving crime scenes. • Best preservation and where necessary, recovery and packaging advice. • Quick reference table on best packaging materials by evidence type. • Checklists to help keep track of your actions. • Information on what to document to help with statements and court presentation later. • Advice on how to deal with victims of sexual assaults. • Quick links to Local SARC search and current PACE Code D. • No sign up or subscription requests .

Screenshots

Pocket Sergeant4 screens
Crime Scene Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crime Scene Assistant at 100% against Pocket Sergeant's 47%. Crime Scene Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Pocket Sergeant's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Pocket Sergeant is free to download; Crime Scene Assistant costs $6.99 up front. Pocket Sergeant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Crime Scene Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Sergeant ships an update every 5 weeks, Crime Scene Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Sergeant versus Crime Scene Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket SergeantCrime Scene Assistant
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB68 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPaul Cooper16564577719CSI Training and Events Ltd

Customer experience

Pocket Sergeant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative45.3%

Crime Scene Assistant

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Crime Scene Assistant

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

Crime Scene Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Sergeant free?
Pocket Sergeant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crime Scene Assistant free?
Crime Scene Assistant costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Sergeant or Crime Scene Assistant have ads?
Neither Pocket Sergeant nor Crime Scene Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Sergeant or Crime Scene Assistant?
Pocket Sergeant ships an update every 5 weeks, and Crime Scene Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Sergeant was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crime Scene Assistant on November 3, 2026.

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