Police Chief Downloads & RevenuePolice Chief · App Store & Google Play
Police Chief gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Police Chief by VoyagerOne is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 89 events
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: cheapiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, RU, SA, TR
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Strategy · RU
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: simulatoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Games · RU
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Strategy · IT
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: gestioniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- ✏️Police Chief added 1 languageiOS+ ZH
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: gestion, simulatoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.140iOS[Neu]
1. Halloween-Großfahndung startet!
[Optimierungen]
1. Registrierungszeit des Allianz-Trainings angepasst
2. Insel-Bedienung optimiert
3. Auto-Registrierung der Gefängnis-Schlacht angepasst
4. Zeit-Anpassungen der Bank
5. Arena-Kampfreplays optimiert
6. Abrechnung für Streifenkämpfe optimiert
7. Neue Stufenbelohnungen des Fallen-Tresors
[Fehlerbehebung]
1. Verdeckte UI behoben
2. Fehlerhafte Anzeige bei Liga-Änderungen behoben
3. Verzögerungen bei Systemdurchsagen behoben… more - 📈Police Chief entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Strategy · DE
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: emulatoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · AE, SA, TR
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: simulatoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Police Chief in-app event: Halloween: Most Wanted Is On!iOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 7 Nov
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.140Android[New Content]
1. Limited-Time Event: The Halloween: Most Wanted event series is here! Get into the holiday spirit, Chiefs, and earn generous rewards and exclusive holiday skins!
[Optimization and Adjustments]
1. Adjusted the registration time for Alliance Training
2. Optimized the Island system controls and UI text
[Fixed Content]
1. Fixed the UI overlap issue in Oilfield Strike
2. Fixed an issue where Alliance Mobilization League changes were displayed incorrectly… more - ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: fibe, simulatoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.137Android[New Content]
1. Limited-Time Event: The Halloween: Most Wanted event series is here! Get into the holiday spirit, Chiefs, and earn generous rewards and exclusive holiday skins!
[Optimization and Adjustments]
1. Adjusted the registration time for Alliance Training
2. Optimized the Island system controls and UI text
[Fixed Content]
1. Fixed the UI overlap issue in Oilfield Strike
2. Fixed an issue where Alliance Mobilization League changes were displayed incorrectly… more - 🔎Police Chief reached Top 10 for “simulator”Android#10 in Russia search · popularity 70
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: strategyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.120iOS[Optimization and Adjustments]
1. Added a Neighboring States leaderboard, available from Day 7 after server launch
2. Chief Badges can be upgraded in stages starting at Lv.4. The cost per level is unchanged.
3. Improved PD Teleports to make choosing a location easier
[Fixed Content]
1. Fixed an issue where lists didn't scroll properly on the Alliance Training spectator screen
2. Fixed an issue where Alliance Mobilization task status didn't display correctly after logging in… more - 📈Police Chief entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · All Games · JP · Top Free · Strategy · RU
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Strategy · JP
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: leveliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: level, emulatoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Police Chief hit #1iOSTop Free · Strategy · JP
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.120Android[Optimization and Adjustments]
1. Added a Neighboring States leaderboard, available from Day 7 after server launch
2. Chief Badges can be upgraded in stages starting at Lv.4. The cost per level is unchanged.
3. Improved PD Teleports to make choosing a location easier
[Fixed Content]
1. Fixed an issue where lists didn't scroll properly on the Alliance Training spectator screen
2. Fixed an issue where Alliance Mobilization task status didn't display correctly after logging in… more - ✏️Police Chief added 1 languageiOS+ RU
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: verwalte, apartmentiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.98iOS[Contenido nuevo]
1. Límite de Niv. EM aumentado a 5.
2. Nuevo edificio «Sintetizador Electromagnético»
(Solo en Estados 1-28; en otros se habilitará progresivamente)
[Optimización y ajustes]
1. Especialización de Equipamiento de Héroe Niv. 4 en adelante dividida en subetapas.
2. Optimizadas las notificaciones de algunos eventos.
[Correcciones]
1. Se corrigieron fallos en habilidades de Defensores y en el cálculo de bonus de defensa.… more - ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: emulator, verwalteniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Police Chief hit #1 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Strategy · AU · Top Free · Strategy · GB
- 🔎Police Chief reached Top 10 for “simulator”Android#10 in Mexico search · popularity 70
- 🔎Police Chief reached Top 10 for “simulator”Android#8 in Spain search · popularity 68
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.98Android[New Content]
1. Electro Level Breakthrough! The Electro Level cap is now 5!
2. New Building: the Electro Aggregator!
(This content is available in States 1–28 first. Other States will unlock it at a later time.)
[Optimization and Adjustments]
1. Hero Equipment Forge Levels are now split into multiple tiers
2. Optimized push notifications for certain events… more - 📈Police Chief entered the top 10 on iPad · Top Grossing GamesiOSSE
- 🎉Police Chief in-app event: The Electro Era Levels Up!iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 22 Oct
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Strategy · BR · Top Free · Strategy · MX · Top Free · Strategy · NL · Top Grossing · Strategy · TR
- 📈Police Chief hit #1 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Strategy · ES · Top Free · Strategy · TR
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Strategy · SE · Top Free · All Games · TR
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 100 in 8 chartsAndroidTop Free · All Games · ES · Top Grossing · All Games · MX · Top Grossing · Strategy · MX · Top Grossing · All Games · NL · +4 more
- 📈Police Chief charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Sweden · +2 more
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: simulatoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: idleiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: strategyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Police Chief in-app event: Gen 3 Heroes Are Here!iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 10 Oct
- 📈Police Chief hit #1AndroidTop Free · Strategy · FR
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: tycooniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: tycoon, crimeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, ES, IT, MX
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Strategy · GB
- 🌟Police Chief: featuring lifted it to #5 (from #38)iOSTop juegos gratis · MX
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: strategyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, ES, IT, MX
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.68iOS[New Content]
1. Added a spectate feature to the Alliance Training Event
[Optimizations and Adjustments]
1. Adjusted the shield activation mechanics, and reinforcing neutral buildings will now deactivate shields
2. When R4 or R5 members disband a Rally, the confirmation button will now have a 2-second countdown
[Bug Fixes]
1. Fixed issues with item display errors or tip errors that might occur during PD teleportation
2. Resolved animation stutter and freeze issues during Squad marches… more - 📈Police Chief hit #1AndroidTop Free · Strategy · IT
- 📈Police Chief entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Strategy · AU · Top Free · All Games · BR · Top Grossing · Strategy · CA · Top Free · All Games · IT
- 🌟Police Chief: featuring lifted it to #1 (from outside the chart)iOSTop jogos grátis · BR
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: strategyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, ES, IT, MX
- 📈Police Chief hit #1AndroidTop Free · Strategy · CA
- ✏️Police Chief added hidden keywords: strategyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, ES, IT, MX
- 📈Police Chief hit #1AndroidTop Free · Strategy · BR
- 🔎Police Chief reached Top 10 for “simulator”Android#6 in Brazil search · popularity 26
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, ES, IT, MX
- 📈Police Chief hit #1iOSTop Free · Games · BR
- 🔎Police Chief reached Top 10 for “simulator” in 2 countriesAndroidGermany, France search · popularity 80
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, ES, IT, KR
- 📈Police Chief hit #1 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Strategy · BR · Top Free · Games · TR
- 🆕Police Chief first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕Police Chief first spotted by AppInsideriOS#7 in Top Free · Strategy · Canada
- 🌟Police Chief featured by AppleiOSgames · IT, KR
- 📦Police Chief updated to version 0.1.68Android[New Content]
1. Added a spectate feature to the Alliance Training Event
[Optimizations and Adjustments]
1. Adjusted the shield activation mechanics, and reinforcing neutral buildings will now deactivate shields
2. When R4 or R5 members disband a Rally, the confirmation button will now have a 2-second countdown
[Bug Fixes]
1. Fixed issues with item display errors or tip errors that might occur during PD teleportation
2. Resolved animation stutter and freeze issues during Squad marches… more - 📣Police Chief started a new adAndroid3
- 📦Police Chief version 0.1.47iOSNo release notes
- 📦Police Chief version 0.1.47Android[New Content]
1. Interstate Reassignment Event
(1) Chiefs can now move to other States and look for new opportunities!
(2) After the update, Chiefs in States #1-18 can get Reassignment Orders. Acquire them via the Alliance Store and regular packs.
2. Oktoberfest event is here! Here for a limited time! Join in the fun!
3. Heroes Marcus, Lexie, and Duke are here with their own exclusive weapons!
[Optimization and Adjustments]
1. Added the ability to edit scheduled Alliance Announcements… more - 📣Police Chief started a new adAndroid3
- 📣Police Chief started a new adAndroid3
- 🆕Police Chief: its developer released another app: Hollywood MergeiOS
- 🆕Police Chief released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Police Chief released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Strategy FreePolice Chief at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Police Chief is a free-to-play strategy simulation game where players manage and expand a police headquarters, handling recruitment, investigations, and prison operations to combat rising crime. The app has achieved strong visibility in the Strategy Free charts across major markets including Australia, Canada, Russia, and the US, while also ranking in Brazil's grossing charts, indicating broad appeal and monetization potential.
Similar apps: Prison Architect, Two Point Hospital, Game Dev Tycoon
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#police #strategy #building #management #crime #simulation
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Police Chief’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v0.1.68, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Police Chief downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10k+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 50k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Police Chief's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Police Chief makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | STANDARD PACK 5 | |
| 2 | STANDARD PACK 6 | |
| 3 | STANDARD PACK 3 | |
| 4 | STANDARD PACK 8 | |
| 5 | STANDARD PACK 1 | |
| 6 | STANDARD PACK 4 | |
| 7 | STANDARD PACK 11 | |
| 8 | STANDARD PACK 12 | |
| 9 | STANDARD PACK 2 | |
| 10 | STANDARD PACK 13 |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #3 Games › Strategy Free | 25 of 30 countries | #6 | #22 |
| Google Play | #1 Games › Strategy Free | 21 of 23 countries | #16 | #14 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 1,718 | 31% | ▲ +20% |
 Japan | 1,225 | 22% | – |
 Brazil | 878 | 16% | ▼ -40% |
| Turkey | 373 | 7% | ▼ -27% |
 Mexico | 319 | 6% | ▼ -35% |
 United Kingdom | 173 | 3% | ▼ -10% |
 South Korea | 164 | 3% | ▼ -10% |
 Canada | 161 | 3% | ▲ +7% |
 France | 153 | 3% | ▼ -33% |
 Russia | 144 | 3% | – |
 Spain | 126 | 2% | ▼ -33% |
 Germany | 105 | 2% | ▲ +9% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 44k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 204k 1.3k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 247k |
What users say about Police Chief
From the 122 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent account bans without explanation and severe pay-to-win mechanics that hinder progression. While some enjoy the core gameplay, many criticize the lack of solo options and technical issues like login failures.
Mixed (54% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and not being fun. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “Fun and rewards are plentiful”
- Ads: “More playtime with NO ADS!!!”
- Ease of use: “Haven’t gotten an ad yet, it’s simple and fun”
- Price & subscription: “Way too expensive to buy items with the diamonds they require”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Can’t even log in anymore”
- Fun: “Fun game yet needs to be balanced”
- Features & content: “Needs the option for solo play”
- Crashes & bugs: “Gabe keeps freezing while mission timer still count down”
About Police Chief
1. Design & Build Your Police HQ
Build an empire of justice from the ground up! Freely arrange facilities such as interrogation rooms, holding cells, and armories to optimize investigations. Every brick you lay brings the city closer to order.
2. Recruit Officers & Upgrade Gear
Assemble a dream team of elite officers to dismantle criminal schemes. Invest resources in advanced weaponry and vehicles to handle escalating threats.
3. Investigate Cases Strategically
Intimidation or incentives? Choose interrogation strategies and adapt your approach to each suspect. As your caseload grows, you’ll face off against notorious criminals and deploy SWAT teams to bring them to justice!
4. Manage Inmates
More inmates mean more federal funding, but they also require meticulous oversight. Classify inmates by risk level, assign them to segregated housing, and maintain vigilant patrols to prevent jailbreaks.
5. Crush Prison Riots
Poor meals, cramped cells, or lax surveillance can spark violent uprisings. Mobilize rapid-response teams in riot gear to suppress them before they tank your reputation and funding!
Key Features:
Strategic Depth: Balance budget, reputation, and security in a dynamic crime ecosystem.
Progression System: Evolve from a rundown precinct to a high-tech law enforcement center.
Realistic Challenges: Adapt to gang wars, hostage crises, and corruption scandals.
Can you bring the streets back from the brink? The city’s fate rests in your hands.
Police Chief App Store
Police Chief gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Police Chief is #6 in Games › Strategy Free in United States and charting in 25 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Games › Strategy FreePolice Chief at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Police Chief is a free-to-play strategy simulation game where players manage and expand a police headquarters, handling recruitment, investigations, and prison operations to combat rising crime. The app has achieved strong visibility in the Strategy Free charts across major markets including Australia, Canada, Russia, and the US, while also ranking in Brazil's grossing charts, indicating broad appeal and monetization potential.
Similar apps: Prison Architect, Two Point Hospital, Game Dev Tycoon
Simulation Management Cartoon 3D Modern medium sessions IAP
#police #strategy #building #management #crime #simulation
Police Chief on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Police Chief’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Police Chief downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Police Chief's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Police Chief before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Police Chief makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | STANDARD PACK 5 | |
| 2 | STANDARD PACK 6 | |
| 3 | STANDARD PACK 3 | |
| 4 | STANDARD PACK 8 | |
| 5 | STANDARD PACK 1 | |
| 6 | STANDARD PACK 4 | |
| 7 | STANDARD PACK 11 | |
| 8 | STANDARD PACK 12 | |
| 9 | STANDARD PACK 2 | |
| 10 | STANDARD PACK 13 |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Italy
United Arab Emirates
Netherlands
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Indonesia
Sweden
India
Argentina
Colombia
South Africa
PolandApps near Police Chief on the chart
Games › Strategy Free, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,718 | 31% | ▲ +20% |
| Japan | 1,225 | 22% | – |
| Brazil | 878 | 16% | ▼ -40% |
| Turkey | 373 | 7% | ▼ -27% |
| Mexico | 319 | 6% | ▼ -35% |
| United Kingdom | 173 | 3% | ▼ -10% |
| South Korea | 164 | 3% | ▼ -10% |
| Canada | 161 | 3% | ▲ +7% |
| France | 153 | 3% | ▼ -33% |
| Russia | 144 | 3% | – |
| Spain | 126 | 2% | ▼ -33% |
| Germany | 105 | 2% | ▲ +9% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Police Chief
From the 122 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent account bans without explanation and severe pay-to-win mechanics that hinder progression. While some enjoy the core gameplay, many criticize the lack of solo options and technical issues like login failures.
Mixed (54% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and not being fun. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “Fun and rewards are plentiful”
- Ads: “More playtime with NO ADS!!!”
- Ease of use: “Haven’t gotten an ad yet, it’s simple and fun”
- Price & subscription: “Way too expensive to buy items with the diamonds they require”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Can’t even log in anymore”
- Fun: “Fun game yet needs to be balanced”
- Features & content: “Needs the option for solo play”
- Crashes & bugs: “Gabe keeps freezing while mission timer still count down”
About Police Chief
1. Design & Build Your Police HQ
Build an empire of justice from the ground up! Freely arrange facilities such as interrogation rooms, holding cells, and armories to optimize investigations. Every brick you lay brings the city closer to order.
2. Recruit Officers & Upgrade Gear
Assemble a dream team of elite officers to dismantle criminal schemes. Invest resources in advanced weaponry and vehicles to handle escalating threats.
3. Investigate Cases Strategically
Intimidation or incentives? Choose interrogation strategies and adapt your approach to each suspect. As your caseload grows, you’ll face off against notorious criminals and deploy SWAT teams to bring them to justice!
4. Manage Inmates
More inmates mean more federal funding, but they also require meticulous oversight. Classify inmates by risk level, assign them to segregated housing, and maintain vigilant patrols to prevent jailbreaks.
5. Crush Prison Riots
Poor meals, cramped cells, or lax surveillance can spark violent uprisings. Mobilize rapid-response teams in riot gear to suppress them before they tank your reputation and funding!
Key Features:
Strategic Depth: Balance budget, reputation, and security in a dynamic crime ecosystem.
Progression System: Evolve from a rundown precinct to a high-tech law enforcement center.
Realistic Challenges: Adapt to gang wars, hostage crises, and corruption scandals.
Can you bring the streets back from the brink? The city’s fate rests in your hands.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Police Chief changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from VoyagerOne
Police Chief Android
Police Chief gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Police Chief is #5 in Games › Strategy Free on Google Play in Japan and charting in 21 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Strategy FreePolice Chief at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Police Chief is a free-to-play strategy simulation where players manage a police precinct, balancing facility construction, officer recruitment, and criminal investigations to expand their law enforcement empire. The app demonstrates strong global traction with top-10 rankings in Strategy Free charts across Brazil, Japan, France, Spain, and Turkey, alongside high-grossing positions in multiple European and North American markets.
Similar apps: Crime City, Modern Warships, State of Survival
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#management #crime #police #simulation #strategy #progression
Police Chief on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v0.1.68, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Police Chief downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Police Chief's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Police Chief before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Police Chief makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | STANDARD PACK 5 | |
| 2 | STANDARD PACK 6 | |
| 3 | STANDARD PACK 3 | |
| 4 | STANDARD PACK 8 | |
| 5 | STANDARD PACK 1 | |
| 6 | STANDARD PACK 4 | |
| 7 | STANDARD PACK 11 | |
| 8 | STANDARD PACK 12 | |
| 9 | STANDARD PACK 2 | |
| 10 | STANDARD PACK 13 |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
ThailandApps near Police Chief on the chart
Games › Strategy Free, around #5.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Police Chief
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the game as a pay-to-win clone of existing strategy titles with deceptive advertising and poor support. While some find it addictive initially, complaints focus on aggressive monetization, technical bugs like touch failures, and unresponsive customer service.
Mixed but leaning positive (62% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Fun: “Time consuming, but addicting”
- Ads: “Haven't played that much yet, but it's fun and no ads thank you”
- Ease of use: “easy adventure like gameplay”
- Price & subscription: “great game if you want to spend money”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Gems required to upgrade, prices $99”
- Login & account: “Shame I got perma banned for lord knows what”
- Ads: “really not what its advertised as”
- Crashes & bugs: “also the patrol system is broken it's pixelated”
About Police Chief
1. Design & Build Your Police HQ
Build an empire of justice from the ground up! Freely arrange facilities such as interrogation rooms, holding cells, and armories to optimize investigations. Every brick you lay brings the city closer to order.
2. Recruit Officers & Upgrade Gear
Assemble a dream team of elite officers to dismantle criminal schemes. Invest resources in advanced weaponry and vehicles to handle escalating threats.
3. Investigate Cases Strategically
Intimidation or incentives? Choose interrogation strategies and adapt your approach to each suspect. As your caseload grows, you’ll face off against notorious criminals and deploy SWAT teams to bring them to justice!
4. Manage Inmates
More inmates mean more federal funding, but they also require meticulous oversight. Classify inmates by risk level, assign them to segregated housing, and maintain vigilant patrols to prevent jailbreaks.
5. Crush Prison Riots
Poor meals, cramped cells, or lax surveillance can spark violent uprisings. Mobilize rapid-response teams in riot gear to suppress them before they tank your reputation and funding!
Key Features:
Strategic Depth: Balance budget, reputation, and security in a dynamic crime ecosystem.
Progression System: Evolve from a rundown precinct to a high-tech law enforcement center.
Realistic Challenges: Adapt to gang wars, hostage crises, and corruption scandals.
Can you bring the streets back from the brink? The city’s fate rests in your hands.
What's new in 0.1.140
1. Limited-Time Event: The Halloween: Most Wanted event series is here! Get into the holiday spirit, Chiefs, and earn generous rewards and exclusive holiday skins!
[Optimization and Adjustments]
1. Adjusted the registration time for Alliance Training
2. Optimized the Island system controls and UI text
[Fixed Content]
1. Fixed the UI overlap issue in Oilfield Strike
2. Fixed an issue where Alliance Mobilization League changes were displayed incorrectly
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