Best Arrest Alert Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the arrest alert category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Arrest Alert Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Arrest Alert	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
2	MobilePatrol: Public Safety	Free	2.0★ (3.9K)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
3	FlagScanner	Free	—	—	No	Sep 2026
4	USA News Updates: Crime Alerts	Free	4.6★ (842)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Neighbors by Ring	Free	4.8★ (305K)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	VA Alert!	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
7	PtvAlert	Free	—	No	Yes	Oct 2026
8	I'm Getting Arrested!	Free	5.0★ (4)	No	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Arrest Alert

#1

Arrest Alert by New York State Office of Information Technology Services

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#2

MobilePatrol: Public Safety by Appriss Insights LLC

Strong Contender

2.0😞(3.9K ratings)

FreeAds

#36in News

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Access critical safety information, news, and alerts for your community. Receive updates from public safety agencies and law enforcement, report local issues, and view public records like sex offender registries and most wanted lists.

What We Love

👍 Useful for staying informed on local arrests
🚀 Provides quick access to inmate information

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
💩 Cluttered with too many ads
🚫 Inaccurate or missing information
🔍 Difficult to navigate and find relevant data

#3

FlagScanner by Scanner Log USA LLC

Flagstaff News & Alerts

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Arrest Alert apps to explore

USA News Updates: Crime Alerts

USA News Updates: Crime Alerts

USA News Updates: Crime Alerts

True Crime, Police & Trials

Stay informed with breaking news and comprehensive coverage from across the United States. Access thousands of verified sources, receive customizable alerts, and enjoy fast, data-efficient browsing without any login required.

Breaking news alertsCustomizable notificationsComprehensive coverage

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Neighbors by Ring

Neighbors by Ring

Neighbors by Ring

Join the Neighborhood

Stay informed about local safety with real-time updates from your community, news, and public safety agencies. Connect with neighbors to share information and build safer neighborhoods together.

Real-time safety alertsHyper-local informationIncident Map

Stay Alert. Stay Connected.

Alerts to aid your journey.

Create custom alerts for your travels with optional comments. These alerts are visible for 20 minutes before automatically disappearing. It's a simple tool to share timely information with others on their journey.

Add custom alertsInclude comments with alertsAlerts visible for 20 minutes

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

I'm Getting Arrested!

I'm Getting Arrested!

I'm Getting Arrested!

Send emergency alerts

This app allows users to quickly send emergency alerts to pre-selected contacts when detained. It prioritizes privacy and security with push notifications, enabling swift communication in critical situations.

Pre-setup emergency messagesOne-tap alert sendingPrivacy-first design

🌐 Social Networking

Stay Alert. Stay Connected.

Receive critical event and general communications from local governments and organizations. Notifications are customized for your followed locations, offering contextual information like direction and distance to events, along with enriched media.

Customized notifications by locationCritical event alertsGeneral day-to-day communications

Platte Co Sheriff, MO

Platte Co Sheriff, MO

Platte Co Sheriff, MO

by City Of Eau Claire

by Pennsauken Township Police Department

Carroll County AR Sheriff

Carroll County AR Sheriff

Carroll County AR Sheriff

by Carroll County Sheriff's Office

by The Dalles City of

by Desktop Alert Inc

This companion app connects to a server to deliver mobile alerts via push notifications. Users can view recent alerts and send new ones if permitted. It also offers optional background location tracking for location-based emergency notifications.

Receive push notificationsView recent alertsSend alerts with permissions

CRIMEWATCH Mobile

CRIMEWATCH Mobile

CRIMEWATCH Mobile

by CRIMEWATCH Technologies

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.

Crime data from participating agenciesArrests, fugitives, and incident browsingInteractive crime maps

Sweden’s 112:s official app

This app provides critical safety information and emergency alerts for incidents like fires and accidents. It offers guidance on how to act in crises, including CPR instructions and emergency contact numbers, and helps locate nearby defibrillators.

Incident alerts (fires, accidents)Public Warning Messages (VMA)Crisis information and guidance

by Harrisburg Police Department

Little Falls Police Department

Little Falls Police Department

Little Falls Police Department

Little Falls PD

FAQ about Arrest Alert

Are there free arrest alert apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top arrest alert apps we rank are free to download, including Arrest Alert and MobilePatrol: Public Safety.

Does Arrest Alert have ads or in-app purchases?

Arrest Alert has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many arrest alert apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ arrest alert apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.