Best Arrest Records Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.0★, the arrest records 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 Records Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	MobilePatrol: Public Safety	Free	2.0★ (3.7K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
2	Busted In the USA	Free	2.0★ (20)	No	No	Aug 2026
3	RPS-Inmate Info	Free	2.4★ (92)	No	No	Aug 2026
4	Public Records App	Free	3.8★ (69)	No	No	Sep 2026
5	US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App	Free	4.6★ (2.7K)	No	No	Sep 2026
6	TruthFinder Search	Free	4.5★ (6.3K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Arrest Alert	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
8	VINELink	Free	1.9★ (245)	No	No	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Arrest Records

#1

MobilePatrol: Public Safety by Appriss Insights LLC

Editor's Choice

2.0😞(3.7K ratings)

FreeAds

#39in News

MobilePatrol: Public Safety screenshot 1

MobilePatrol: Public Safety screenshot 2

MobilePatrol: Public Safety screenshot 3

MobilePatrol: Public Safety screenshot 4

MobilePatrol: Public Safety screenshot 5

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

#2

Busted In the USA by Joshua Headlee

Strong Contender

2.0(20 ratings)

Free

Busted In the USA screenshot 1

Busted In the USA screenshot 2

Access real-time booking records from county and government databases to find out who has been taken into custody, why, and for how long. Search past and present records by name, region, and date to stay informed about your community.

#3

RPS-Inmate Info by Relativity, Inc.

Worth Considering

📊 Productivity

2.4(92 ratings)

Free

RPS-Inmate Info screenshot 1

RPS-Inmate Info screenshot 2

RPS-Inmate Info screenshot 3

RPS-Inmate Info screenshot 4

Access comprehensive inmate information for your city or county, including booking details, mugshots, and release dates. Find nearby jails, view their hours, visitation rules, and get directions. Stay updated on recent arrests and releases.

More Arrest Records apps to explore

Public Records App

Public Records App

Public Records App

Access faster and better support, stay updated with the latest news, and connect with the community. Utilize integrated tools and share your feedback directly with the developers.

Faster user supportLatest news updatesCommunity connection

📊 Productivity

US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App

US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App

US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App

by The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc.

This official app provides nationwide access to registered sex offender data. Search for offenders by name or proximity to your current location or a specified address. View offender details and be directed to jurisdiction-specific websites for more information.

Nationwide sex offender searchSearch by proximity (radius)Search by offender name

TruthFinder Search

TruthFinder Search

TruthFinder Search

Find Public Records

Access public records and perform reverse phone number lookups quickly. Identify unknown callers, avoid scams, and uncover information on the go. This app provides a convenient way to search for details using just a phone number.

Reverse phone number lookupPublic records searchIdentify unknown callers

free with in-app purchases

by New York State Office of Information Technology Services

by Appriss Insights LLC

Access offender custody status and receive real-time notifications about changes. This service provides information from thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide, offering peace of mind and timely updates.

Access offender custody statusReceive custody change notificationsNotification via app, phone, email, text

Law & Policy Research Tool

This tool assists law enforcement and legal professionals in analyzing incidents to identify potential criminal offenses, civil matters, or violations. It provides links to relevant statutes and ordinances, jury instructions, and defense strategies to support informed decision-making and improve efficiency.

Incident analysis for offense identificationJurisdiction-specific statute and ordinance linksJury instruction analysis for conviction criteria

Bonnies Bail Bonds

Bonnies Bail Bonds

Bonnies Bail Bonds

by Bobby Brawdy

Live & recorded scanner audio

Access live and recorded public-safety, marine, and railroad radio transmissions from a global network. Browse by activity, decoded paging tones, or save your favorite channels for quick access. Listen in the background with lock screen controls.

Live and recorded audio playbackBrowse by decoded paging tonesBrowse by recent transmissions and activity heatmap

Cleburne County Sheriff AR

Cleburne County Sheriff AR

Cleburne County Sheriff AR

by Cleburne County Sheriff's Office

Access public information like press releases, inmate lists, and most wanted individuals. Submit crime tips and contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Registered users gain access to the CMS.

Press releasesInmate informationMost wanted list

Whitepages: People Search

Whitepages: People Search

Whitepages: People Search

Phone, Address & Email Finder

Access accurate contact information, identify unknown callers, and find property details. This app offers a comprehensive directory and reverse lookup service for people and businesses. It also provides neighborhood market reports and tools to manage your contacts.

People SearchReverse Phone LookupReverse Email Lookup

free with in-app purchases

Liberty County Sheriff, GA

Liberty County Sheriff, GA

Liberty County Sheriff, GA

Liberty Sheriff

This app serves as a public communication platform for a sheriff's office, enabling direct interaction with residents. It facilitates the sending of urgent emergency push notifications and offers features like inmate search and anonymous tip submission.

Emergency push notificationsInmate searchAnonymous tip submission

by THE COURT‐ACCESS PROJECT LTD

📊 Productivity

by CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT

This app provides mobile access for clients of the Cuyahoga County Adult Probation department. It allows users to check in for appointments, get directions to probation offices, and view important messages from the department or individual officers.

Mobile check-in for probation officersDirections to probation officesView broadcast messages

📊 Productivity

BeSure Investigative Drafting

BeSure Investigative Drafting

BeSure Investigative Drafting

Investigative drafting tools

This app offers authorized users mobile access to structured investigative drafting tools. It facilitates quick fill for providers, manages investigation workspaces, and generates editable DOCX documents for training and documentation.

Structured drafting templatesProvider Quick FillInvestigation Workspaces

by Salient CRGT

Your Best Law Enforcement App

This app provides law enforcement professionals with a tool for meticulous note-taking, incident documentation, and structured record-keeping. It features automated information input, multilingual support, and a user-friendly interface to enhance efficiency.

Personal and incident note-takingAutomated information inputMultilingual support (English, French, Spanish)

Court dates & case alerts

📊 Productivity

FAQ about Arrest Records

What are the best arrest records apps for iPhone?

MobilePatrol: Public Safety tops our arrest records apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 2.0-star average from 3.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free arrest records apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top arrest records apps we rank are free to download, including MobilePatrol: Public Safety and Busted In the USA.

Does MobilePatrol: Public Safety have ads or in-app purchases?

MobilePatrol: Public Safety shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many arrest records apps are on the App Store?

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

What does MobilePatrol do?

MobilePatrol connects users with critical safety information, news, and alerts from public safety and law enforcement agencies. It allows users to set up custom neighborhoods, receive timely updates, report community issues, and access public records such as sex offender registries and most wanted lists.

What are the key features of MobilePatrol?

Key features include setting up custom 'Neighborhoods' to receive alerts, a Newsfeed for relevant safety news, a 'Report it!' function for community issues, timely alerts from trusted officials, and convenient access to public records like jail bookings and sex offender information.