# Action Scanner Radio PRO — Police Fire and EMS Scanner

> Global live audio scanner for police, fire, EMS, and amateur radio feeds. (iPhone/iPad app by Geoffrey Rainville.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-scanner-radio-pro/id660497949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geoffrey Rainville](https://appshunter.io/developer/288938651)
- Category: News, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.52/5 from 563 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-scanner-radio-pro/id660497949/reviews.md

## What is Action Scanner Radio PRO?

Keep up to date on all of the action with Police, Fire, Rescue, Ambulance, Amateur Radio, News and more all in the palm of your hand! Now you can hear it all right as it happens around you or from around the globe.

Why spend hundreds of dollars on an old-fashoned police scanner that will only receive local frequencies, when Action Scanner can tune you in to over 6,600 feeds worldwide?

With so many feeds to choose from, it would be crazy to expect you to pick just one. That's why we've designed Action Scanner PRO to automatically scan up to 6 feeds simultaneously and seek out the action in real time. No other IOS scanner application can offer that!

Our top-of-the-line scanner offers the features that you want most:

    * Scan up to SIX stations at once - An Action Scanner Exclusive!
    * Scan in the background - Action Scanner continues to run while you use other apps or play music or games
    * Find the most popular scanner feeds by state, county or world-wide
    * Organize your favorite feeds into banks and switch between them instantly
    * Find the active feed at a glance on the integrated map
    * Configure the sleep timer and listen to the action as you fall asleep
    * Beautiful user interface optimized for the Retina display
    * Extensive coverage of Police, Fire, Emergency Services, Aircraft, Railroad, Amateur Radio Repeaters and more!

Please note that like all of the scanner apps in the App Store our feeds are provided over the Internet by individual volunteers, and we can't add or guarantee the availability of feeds for any particular area. We are confident that you will find plenty of information and entertainment regardless. If your locality isn't listed, consider becoming a feed provider - information is available at www.radioreference.com. This application and those like it in the App Store do not allow you to receive police radio frequencies directly on your device.

## Key features

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

## What do users think of Action Scanner Radio PRO?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📻 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

**Cons**

- 🔋 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stops playing in background without user awareness
- Multiple feeds disconnect randomly after 5 minutes
- Hold/pause feature non-functional
- App freezes when in background
- Feeds show 'preparing' status and take 15+ minutes to reconnect
- Blank screen on launch (iPhone 7 Plus)
- App won't activate on first attempt - requires multiple opens
- Pause and play buttons don't work
- App adds locations automatically without user action
- Not formatted for current iOS screen sizes
- Crashes on older devices (iPad 2, iPod Touch 2)

**Most requested features**

- Recording capability for audio feeds
- Ability to program custom frequencies
- Priority channel selection within banks
- Lock/hold feature on specific channels
- Nearby scanners discovery feature
- Channel activation/deactivation without removal
- More than 4 banks available
- Bluetooth audio support
- Simultaneous scanning with priority to first active frequency

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-scanner-radio-pro/id660497949/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Impressed

*2023-08-23*

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.

### 3/5 — Please update your app.

*2023-06-21*

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.

### 5/5 — Needs update

*2022-12-19, version 2.50.1*

Please fix!

Thanks

### 5/5 — App is a true blessing… A’HO !!!

*2022-10-02, version 2.50.1*

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

### 5/5 — It is a great scanner app I love it!

*2022-06-07, version 2.50.1*

It is a 10/10 app.

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2022-01-26, version 2.50.1*

I give app 100 stars it’s that good

### 5/5 — Great Scanner App

*2022-01-23, version 2.50.1*

I really like the way you can load so many frequencies on one scanner bank. For banks make it really useful when listening around the United States! I’m completely satisfied
Rick

### 3/5 — Battery

*2021-12-03, version 2.50.1*

I like it, but it drains my battery and heats up my phone.

### 5/5 — Best scanner app in the store

*2021-04-28, version 2.50.1*

This scanner allows you to monitor multiple channels simultaneously. I live in a big cityAnd the police use five different channels. This app allows me to monitor all of them at once. No longer do I have to use multiple scanner apps all at the same time flipping between them just to keep up. I just set my five channels and sit that well the app does all the work for me. For that feature alone I say this is the best scanner app in the App Store period.

### 5/5 — The hold feature

*2021-04-06, version 2.50.1*

The hold feature does not work on the pro or regular version I have emailed them several times no fix or response other than that this is a fantastic app

## Frequently asked questions about Action Scanner Radio PRO

### 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.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.50.1 — 2019-11-20

- 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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## More apps by Geoffrey Rainville

- [Action Scanner - Police, Fire, EMS and Amateur Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-scanner-police-fire-ems-and-amateur-radio/id334170959)
- [Action Scanner Police Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-scanner-police-radio/id6474031182)

All apps by Geoffrey Rainville: https://appshunter.io/developer/288938651

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