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Action Scanner Radio PRO

Action Scanner Radio PRO

Police Fire and EMS Scanner

563 ratings
52 reviews
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This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 18, 2013
  • November 20, 2019

Developer

Geoffrey Rainville
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Access live audio feeds for police, fire, EMS, and more from around the globe. Scan multiple feeds simultaneously and organize your favorites. Enjoy background listening and an integrated map for active feeds.

✓Scan up to six stations simultaneously
✓Background scanning
✓Find popular feeds by location
✓Organize feeds into banks
✓Integrated map for active feeds
✓Sleep timer
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Action Scanner Radio PRO. Based on 563 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 📻Ability to scan multiple frequencies simultaneously (6 channels per bank)
  • 👍User-friendly interface and easy navigation
  • 🎯Organize scanners into 4 separate banks by location/category
  • 📱Background scanning capability while using other apps
  • 🔊Clear audio quality and volume control
  • 🌍Wide coverage of police, fire, EMS, and other agencies
  • ⚙️Individual volume and squelch adjustment per channel
  • 💰Good value for the price

Negative things

  • 🔋Severe battery drain (100% to 0% in 90 minutes reported)
  • 🌡️Phone overheating during use
  • 🐛App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 📡Disconnects from feeds unexpectedly
  • ⏸️Background playback stops without notification
  • 🔌Phone won't charge while app is running
  • 📱Not optimized for newer phone models (Face ID, iPhone XS Max)
  • 🔊Audio quality issues - hard to understand
  • ❌Unresponsive developer support
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What's New in Action Scanner Radio PRO

2.50.1

November 20, 2019

- This version is fully compassable with the latest and upcoming versions of iOS. - The app will once again mix scanner background audio with your music, games etc. - Stations that have been discontinued by our feed provider will automatically be deleted from station banks.

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Impressed

I own a few different scanners. This makes listening in my truck easy. Able to scan the four main PD talk groups in my area on one bank. Fire, EMS and other surrounding PDs on the other banks. Only scanner app I’ve found that’s capable of doing that.
Transit-TTransit-T

Please update your app.

Jeff. Please update your app for iPadOS. It’s not working very good. Jeff please update your app for iPadOS. I also gave you a message on messenger. Asking you when the next update will be. Is it gonna be? Sometime this summer. If you get this, please respond via developers in the mail or give me a message on messenger. Text Kayla.
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SmileyFarmerSWMNSmileyFarmerSWMN

Needs update

Please fix!

Thanks
rock165rock165

App is a true blessing… A’HO !!!

This app is on point. Very easy to use and navigate. No programming problems like old school scanners have. I highly recommend this app for anyone trying to stay up on law enforcement or a step ahead. Remember now people… 12 is the opp
PhatKatSlayerPhatKatSlayer

It is a great scanner app I love it!

It is a 10/10 app.
Misty500Misty500
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Developer apps

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App stops playing in background without user awareness

Bug

Multiple feeds disconnect randomly after 5 minutes

Bug

Hold/pause feature non-functional

Bug

App freezes when in background

Bug

Feeds show 'preparing' status and take 15+ minutes to reconnect

Bug

Blank screen on launch (iPhone 7 Plus)

Bug

App won't activate on first attempt - requires multiple opens

Bug

Pause and play buttons don't work

Bug

App adds locations automatically without user action

Bug

Not formatted for current iOS screen sizes

Bug

Crashes on older devices (iPad 2, iPod Touch 2)

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Requested Features

9 requests

Recording capability for audio feeds

Feature

Ability to program custom frequencies

Feature

Priority channel selection within banks

Feature

Lock/hold feature on specific channels

Feature

Nearby scanners discovery feature

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Channel activation/deactivation without removal

Feature

More than 4 banks available

Feature

Bluetooth audio support

Feature

Simultaneous scanning with priority to first active frequency

Feature

FAQ

What does Action Scanner Radio PRO do?

This application allows you to listen to live audio feeds of police, fire, EMS, amateur radio, and other broadcasts from around the world. It provides access to thousands of feeds, enabling you to stay informed about events as they happen.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to scan up to six feeds simultaneously, background scanning so you can use other apps, organizing favorite feeds into banks, finding active feeds on an integrated map, and a sleep timer. It also offers extensive coverage of various radio services.

How much does Action Scanner Radio PRO cost?

The application is a paid app. The provided data indicates it is not free and does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

Can I listen to police radio frequencies directly on my device?

No, this application and similar scanner apps in the App Store do not allow you to receive police radio frequencies directly on your device. The feeds are provided over the internet by volunteers.

What kind of content can I listen to with this app?

You can listen to a wide range of content including Police, Fire, Rescue, Ambulance, Amateur Radio, News, Aircraft, and Railroad communications. The app provides access to over 6,600 feeds worldwide.