# iWATCH LA vs LAPPL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LAPPL at 100% against iWATCH LA's 2%. LAPPL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.1). iWATCH LA's advantage is ratings volume (213 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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.

LAPPL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWATCH LA has 213 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of iWATCH LA's written reviews are positive against 100% of LAPPL's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWATCH LA | LAPPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwatch-la/id977684590/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lappl/id1460145383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 2.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Los Angeles Police Department](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464252675) | [LOS ANGELES POLICE PROTECTIVE LEAGUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460145382) |

## What reviewers say

### iWATCH LA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwatch-la/id977684590)

This app allows users to report suspicious behaviors and activities potentially linked to terrorism in the Los Angeles region. It provides a direct channel to the LAPD's Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau via hotline, audio, photo, or text. The focus is on reporting concerning actions, not individuals, to aid in prevention efforts.

**Highlights:** Report suspicious behaviors and activities, Direct reporting to LAPD Counter-Terrorism Bureau, Submit reports via hotline, audio, photo, or text, Information on reportable behaviors and activities, 24/7 hotline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Responsive counter-terrorism unit
- 📱 Functional reporting system for suspicious activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Severe performance lag and slowdowns
- 🔴 Complicated and confusing user interface
- 🚫 Redirects to inappropriate content
- 🔐 Privacy and security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or shortly after opening
- Severe lagging and performance issues
- Unintended redirects to external websites
- Phone requires restart after using app
- Video upload functionality fails

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface design
- Better app stability and crash prevention
- Clearer navigation and instructions
- Confirmation that reports are being reviewed
- Dark mode option


### LAPPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lappl/id1460145383)

This app provides Los Angeles police officers with essential resources and information. Members can access news alerts, league information, member benefits, and a directory of important contacts and locations.

**Highlights:** News alerts and articles, League information, Member benefits access, Board of directors details, Event calendar, Officer and office directory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWATCH LA free?

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

### Is LAPPL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iWATCH LA or LAPPL?

LAPPL is rated higher. iWATCH LA averages 1.1 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while LAPPL averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iWATCH LA or LAPPL have ads?

Neither iWATCH LA nor LAPPL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWATCH LA or LAPPL?

iWATCH LA ships an update every 3 months, and LAPPL every 3 months. Most recently, iWATCH LA was updated on October 24, 2026 and LAPPL 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.*