“So many ads! — DO NOT DOWNLOAD! There are so many ads that it’s literally impossible to use the app. Every 5 seconds a new full screen ad. It also doesn’t do the one thing I downloaded it for (jail inmate search). Complete garbage.”
Public review signal · 500 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
2.0 ★3,797 ratings
—Downloads
9+Age rating
43 MBApp size
FreeIn-app purchases
About this app
MobilePatrol connects you to important safety information, news, and critical alerts for places you care about. We partner with public safety and law enforcement agencies nationwide so you can receive timely access to information that keeps you and your loved ones safe. MobilePatrol focuses exclusively on public safety, so important information won’t get lost between your friends’ cat photos and the latest viral video!
“A good resource to find accurate information instead of listening to what you hear on the gossip vine!” – Lennie B., 2014 “This app is very useful, especially if you have children. I look for sex offenders in my neighborhood on a regular basis.” – Alecia M., 2014 “The MobilePatrol app is a one stop shop for the community to be able to connect with our Agency.” – Lieutenant Larry Pace, Rutherford County, TN…
Preview
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Independent evidence report
Evidence and review signals
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What we measured
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to fewer than 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
No theme reported
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Five-star share of ratings
Under 65% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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Graded bands · predicate set 1.4 · how these are measured
What the analysis found
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Aggressive ad load88 reviews · user report
Highlighted reviews
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“Add — Ease up on the ads. It’s free to use and no one minds watching an ad to help, but 1 minute ads for every click is a bit ridiculous!”
“This app sucks — Outdated info, no predator info, no emergency info. Constant ads.”
Assessment & version history
App changes and Appworthy events in one timeline.
Store listing updated to version 7.0.0.
What this app sells
Useful store-disclosed pricing, kept below the app listing.
Business modelFree
Prices and terms as disclosed by the store listing.