Looking at TrackMyApp (also searched as "Track My App")? Both apps track SAPS firearm license and competency applications in South Africa, and both are free to start. Here's an honest look at how they compare, so you can choose what suits you.
At a glance
| Feature | LicenseWatch | TrackMyApp |
|---|---|---|
| Tracks SAPS license and competency applications | Yes, free | Yes, free |
| Status history | Yes | Yes |
| Processing time estimates | Yes | Yes |
| Batch insights | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| Firearm list | Yes, with renewal countdowns | Yes (firearm inventory) |
| Alerts when your status changes | Yes: phone notifications and email | Yes (they say you get notified when it moves) |
| Renewal reminders and calendar alerts | Yes | Not listed on their website |
| Mock theory test | Yes, free | Not listed on their website |
| Ballistic calculator | Yes (RangeWatch) | Not listed on their website |
| Keep copies of your documents | Yes, encrypted wallet (Pro) | You upload documents for their paid review |
| Motivation help | Review R199, or we write it R399 | R325 letter, or R645 pack with review |
| Android | Add it to your home screen from the browser (Play Store app coming) | App on Google Play |
| iPhone | Add it to your home screen from Safari (App Store app coming) | Add it to your home screen from Safari |
| Computer | Works in any browser | Works in any browser, can be installed from Chrome or Edge |
What TrackMyApp does well
TrackMyApp is free, has an Android app on Google Play and works on iPhone and computers from the browser. It notifies you when your application moves, shows your status history and pipeline progress from crowd-sourced data, keeps a firearm inventory, and publishes guides and processing times. If you only want a simple tracker, it's a reasonable choice.
What you get with LicenseWatch
- Phone notifications and email the moment SAPS moves your application (on iPhone, after you add LicenseWatch to your home screen).
- Every SAPS status in plain English, with what to do next.
- Renewal reminders with your 90-day renew-by date and calendar alerts.
- A free mock theory test with 232 questions and every answer explained.
- RangeWatch, a ballistic calculator that tells you where to aim.
- An encrypted document wallet and a firearm value checker.
- A moderated community of South African firearm owners.
- A plan for dealers and trainers to track every client.
SAPS FLASH, TrackMyApp, My Gun App and LicenseWatch: how they fit together
SAPS FLASH (Firearms, Liquor and Second-Hand Goods Control) is the part of SAPS that handles firearm licensing. Its online firearm status enquiry is where every application's status actually comes from. You can always check it yourself with your reference number, for free.
Apps like TrackMyApp, My Gun App and LicenseWatch don't replace SAPS FLASH. They check the same public SAPS status for you, so you don't have to look it up by hand every day, and add extras on top. None of them can speed up your application or change its status. For questions about your application, speak to the DFO at the police station where you applied, or the SAPS firearms call centre on 012 353 6111 (cfrenquiry@saps.gov.za).
How to check your SAPS firearm status yourself · What each SAPS status means
Which should you choose?
If you want a tracker that also reminds you before renewals, explains every status, helps you study for your competency and keeps your firearm documents safe, LicenseWatch does all of that in one place, free to start. You can track your firearm application in about a minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is TrackMyApp the same as LicenseWatch?
No. They're separate apps from different companies. Both track SAPS firearm applications in South Africa.
Is LicenseWatch free?
Yes. Tracking, alerts, renewal reminders and the mock theory test are free. Pro adds faster checks, unlimited applications and more.
Are either of these apps from SAPS?
No. Both are independent and not affiliated with SAPS or the Central Firearms Register (CFR). Your status comes from the public SAPS FLASH firearm status enquiry, which you can also check yourself.