# ShotSpotter

> Gunshot Detection & Alerts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1096820077](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1096820077)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1096820077`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SoundThinking, Inc.
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (144 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.22.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-15
- **First published:** 2016-09-21
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shotspotter/id1096820077)
- **Website:** [https://www.soundthinking.com](https://www.soundthinking.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.shotspotter..com/apps/privacy](http://www.shotspotter..com/apps/privacy)

## Description

ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection app restricted to authorized police officers in subscribing cities. Real-time gunshot alerts are delivered to mobile devices to support a safe, rapid response, with the nearest street address provided for self-dispatch when warranted and gunshot audio to enhance situational awareness.

Key features include real-time alerts with a unique audible cue, precise gunshot location and round count, replay of incidents with animated gunfire locations, 360-degree street view with a 25-meter evidence search area, and configurable alert coverage. The app also offers 24-hour to 30-day incident lists with map views, shareable Investigative Lead Summaries by email or text, on-map relative location to facilitate evidence collection, dark/light themes, keyword search, and quick access to nearby addresses and points of interest.

## Rankings

- #146,548 — Overall

## Review summary

Users say ShotSpotter can be useful for gunshot alerts when it works, but it is restricted to law enforcement and often unusable for civilians due to sign-up and login problems. Additional frequent issues include duplicate alerts after updates, audio playback failures, and generally slow, buggy performance, which undermines reliability.

### Pros

- When the app is functioning, it provides gunshot alerts with audio notifications.
- Initial use reports indicate reliable notifications and audio for a period.
- It can alert users to gunshots in their area when it works.

### Cons

- Access is restricted to law enforcement; civilians cannot sign up.
- No sign-up path for regular users and login/credential issues prevent access.
- Alerts can be duplicated after updates, causing confusion or misresponse.
- Audio playback can fail or stop working after a period of use.
- Overall performance is slow and buggy with a less user-friendly interface.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1096820077)