Comparison

Pocket Sergeant vs Responder Plus

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

Responder Plus

This app offers essential reference materials and reassurance for individuals in life-saving roles. It provides access to medical emergency protocols, trauma care, and clinical skills, with offline functionality after initial login. Users can also adapt the app with custom resources.

Highlights
  • Medical emergency protocols
  • Trauma care guidelines
  • Clinical skills guides
  • Anatomical diagrams
  • Offline access
  • Customizable resources
Features
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The Responder Plus app provides reference and reassurance for responders in your life-saving role. To access the app, you need to register your email address with us and create a password. If you subscribe to the iCPG, JRCALC Plus or ParaPass app, you can login with those same details. If you are a new user, register your details with us on the app. Once you have logged in to the app you will be prompted to subscribe. Subscriptions are available for £1.99/month or £19.99/year; these are auto-renewing subscriptions. You need to be online to download, register, sign in and subscribe to the Responder Plus app. Once you have logged in, the app works offline. - Features materials from the textbook First Responder Care Essentials - Topics include medical emergencies, trauma, manual handling, cardiac arrest, patient assessment, airway management, scene assessment and more - Anatomical diagrams - Clinical skills photographs - Based on the latest evidence Responder Plus offers your service the opportunity to adapt the app to meet your specific needs, add clinical bulletins and extra resources according to the needs of your area. Privacy Policy and Terms of use - https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/policies/cfr-app-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Pocket Sergeant4 screens
Responder Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Sergeant at every 5 weeks against Responder Plus's every 4 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Responder Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Sergeant ships an update every 5 weeks, Responder Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pocket Sergeant versus Responder Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket SergeantResponder Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB206 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPaul Cooper16564577719Class Publishing Ltd

Customer experience

Pocket Sergeant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative50.0%

Responder Plus

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Responder Plus

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
2 purchases

Responder Plus

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month RP subscription$1.991 Month
  • 12 month RP subscription$20.491 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Sergeant free?
Pocket Sergeant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Responder Plus free?
Responder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Sergeant or Responder Plus have ads?
Neither Pocket Sergeant nor Responder Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Sergeant or Responder Plus?
Pocket Sergeant ships an update every 5 weeks, and Responder Plus every 4 months. Most recently, Pocket Sergeant was updated on September 28, 2026 and Responder Plus on September 13, 2026.

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