Short answer: they do different jobs. Kaboserv’s State Statute & Federal Law app gives you the full text of the statute, exactly as published, for many states and the U.S. Code. StreetSense gives you the statutes patrol charges most, with the grade, the elements and an officer note, plus case law and step-by-step field guides, for all 50 states + D.C. If you want every section of a title, use a full-text reader. If you want the answer on the street, with the citation, StreetSense is built for that. Plenty of officers use both.
Disclosure: StreetSense is our app. It was built by a New Jersey police officer, and we wrote this page. We describe other apps only from what their own public App Store listings say, checked on October 26, 2026. Listings change; check the current version before you buy. If you publish one of these apps and something here is out of date, email nick@mnsindustriesllc.com and we will correct it.
Side by side (listings checked October 26, 2026)
| StreetSense | State Statute & Federal Law (Kaboserv) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Patrol field reference: statutes with grades, elements and officer notes; case law; field guides; quick cards | Full statute text (“the exact text of the law, not a summary of it”) |
| Coverage | All 50 states + D.C.; separate Federal Kit | 47 listed jurisdictions (46 states and D.C.), plus the full U.S. Code |
| Depth per state | Curated criminal and traffic statutes (about 1,050 in New Jersey; see state pages) | Every section of each title you buy |
| Case law | State and U.S. Supreme Court decisions in plain English with citations | Not described in the listing |
| Field guides | Step-by-step guides for common calls (Full Patrol Kit) | Not described in the listing |
| Offline | Yes, state pack stored on the phone | Yes, once a title is downloaded |
| Search | Plain-language search (“suspended”, “road rage”) and citations | Search by heading or across the full text of a title; tap a cited section to open it |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone, iPad and Mac; also on Google Play |
| Price | $9.99/yr, $24.99/yr, or $69.99 Lifetime for one state | Free download; titles sold individually (e.g. NJ Title 2C $4.99, NJ Title 39 $4.99) or as complete state sets |
| App Store rating | 4.9 (124 ratings) | 4.8 (719 ratings) |
| Last update | Version 4.91, Oct 25, 2026 | Version 15.10.03, Oct 10, 2026 |
When Kaboserv is the better pick
- You need the complete text of a title, including sections patrol rarely charges.
- You want the U.S. Code on the same device.
- You work on an iPad or a Mac.
- You only need one or two titles and want to pay per title.
When StreetSense is the better pick
- You want the grade and the elements to prove next to the statute, without reading the whole section on the shoulder.
- You want the decisions that control stops and searches in your state, in plain English with the citation.
- You want a step-by-step guide for the call, not only the code.
- You search the way you talk (“no insurance”, “suspended”) rather than by section number.
See also: police law reference apps compared (2026).
A personal note from the founder: I used Kaboserv on the road for years, and it is a good statute reader. StreetSense exists because I also wanted the answer, not only the text, when I was standing at the car.
Pricing (StreetSense, as of October 26, 2026): Patrol Essentials $9.99/year · Full Patrol Kit $24.99/year · Lifetime Kit $69.99 one time for one selected state, where available (Lifetime is limited per state). A Lifetime Kit covers that state’s kit in the StreetSense mobile app for iOS and Android, together with the content updates and new features added to that app over time; it does not unlock every state (the Lifetime All-States Kit is a separate add-on). It does not include products or services offered separately, such as companion apps, device integrations or agency services (Terms of Use, Sections 5.5 and 5.6). Subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Prices are in USD through the App Store and Google Play.
Frequently asked questions
Is StreetSense or Kaboserv better for New Jersey Title 2C and Title 39?
Kaboserv sells the full text of Title 2C and Title 39 as separate titles. StreetSense covers the Title 2C and Title 39 sections patrol uses most, with grades, elements and officer notes, plus New Jersey case law, field guides and Attorney General directives. Pick by whether you need every section or the field answer.
Do both apps work offline?
Yes. StreetSense stores the state pack on the phone. Kaboserv works offline once a title is downloaded.
Does StreetSense include the full text of every statute?
No. StreetSense curates the criminal and traffic statutes patrol charges and adds officer guidance. For the complete text of an entire title, a full-text reader is the better tool.
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StreetSense is an educational reference for law enforcement, not legal advice. Federal cases set the floor; your state constitution, statutes and department policy can impose stricter limits. Follow your agency’s policy and your prosecutor’s guidance. App features and prices change; verify current details on the App Store or Google Play.
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