Cost associated with London Shield app

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.037416

I note you seek access to the following information:

I note that Met Police publishes an iOS app London Shield, I'd like to learn a little more about it.

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I am requesting access to the following information regarding the London Shield app, an iOS application developed by the Metropolitan Police Service:

All available documents detailing the development process of the London Shield app, including but not limited to:

* Costs associated with development, ongoing operations and maintenance

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I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full. Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Costs associated with development / ongoing operations and maintenance.

An Apple app developer account is required to maintain a presence on the App Store, which is renewed yearly. The last renewal was for £79 on 13 February 2024, as per Apple’s standard pricing model.

There are no development costs as such, it is built and managed in house.