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OpenMHz

OpenMHz

Listen to Police & Fire radio

164 ratings
74 reviews
#67 in free News
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 18, 2023
  • December 2, 2024

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Developer

Luke Berndt
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About

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

✓Live police and fire radio streams
✓30-day transmission archive
✓Over 225 US radio systems
✓Ad-free experience
✓No in-app purchases
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of OpenMHz. Based on 164 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 💰Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
  • 🎙️Access to hard-to-find radio channels and frequencies
  • 📚Archive feature allows listening to past calls and events
  • 🎯Ability to select specific talk groups and agencies
  • 🌍Extensive coverage across USA with many local systems
  • 🔊Clear audio quality when working properly
  • ⚡Lightweight and responsive interface
  • 👨‍💻Dedicated developer actively improving the app

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔄Data not refreshing or getting stuck on old timestamps
  • 📵App stops working after a few days of use
  • 🔊Audio squelching and feedback problems
  • ⚠️Inconsistent autoplay functionality
  • 🔌App doesn't continue playing when screen locks
  • 📱Poor performance on iPhone and iPad
  • 🗂️Difficult navigation and confusing interface
  • 🔍Missing coverage in some populated areas
  • ⏱️Not truly real-time, delayed audio feeds
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What's New in OpenMHz

1.1.1

December 2, 2024

- Fix for the calls being sorted in the wrong order

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This app dropped -4 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

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Bug or glitch

I love this app I use it almost everyday because 1. I’m nosey LOL and 2. Where my grandma lives is in a ghetto neighborhood so I like to keep track of things. However today the apps not working it’s suck on 3Am nothing past it. It’s almost 2Pm where I’m at currently there’s no way calls have not been made in since 3AM. Please fix this I would hate to have to find the next best thing.
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631Mar631Mar

Good app

Great app. An auto refresh would be fantastic!
Kirkus3141Kirkus3141

My favorite app but

I really wish there was a way to save talk group preferences as a favorites list. I’d even pay for a pro version of the app if it was available!
oxktsxooxktsxo

Good..could be better

Overall, very good app. Lots of choices if scanner sorted by area. My one recommendation would be, is add a search feature to the talk groups. Its very difficult to exclude channels you dont want.
notasocialjusticewarriornotasocialjusticewarrior

Too many duplicate channels

Scanner shows way too many duplicate channels sand cannot find one channel in my area. Useless app!
Videoman1234Videoman1234
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App freezes and requires force restart

Bug

Archive feature doesn't properly reset when disabled

Bug

Blank screen with no content loading

Bug

Data stuck on old timestamps and not updating

Bug

Logs not displaying or showing blank screens

Bug

App crashes when minimized and reopened

Bug

Specific channels (Charlotte NC, Sacramento) not updating

Bug

Audio plays out of order with incorrect timestamps

Bug

Talk groups disappearing from feeds

Bug

Spotty and breaking audio feeds

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Loading spinner stuck indefinitely

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App won't open or crashes on startup

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Requested Features

12 requests

Ability to bookmark or favorite systems and talk groups

Feature

Custom group creation and naming

Feature

Search functionality for talk groups instead of scrolling

Feature

Background audio playback when screen is locked

Feature

iPad landscape mode support

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Save user preferences and last selected channels

Feature

CarPlay support

Feature

Map view with icons and geolocation

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Day/date indicators in archive listings

Feature

Feedback/support contact option within app

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Meridian Mississippi frequencies

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Real-time audio instead of delayed playback

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This application allows you to listen live to police and fire radio broadcasts from numerous locations across the United States. It provides access to over 225 different city, county, and state radio systems.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include live streaming of police and fire radios, a 30-day archive to listen to past transmissions, and access to over 225 radio systems. It also offers an ad-free experience with no in-app purchases.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no advertisements and no in-app purchases required to access all of its features, including the live streams and the 30-day archive.

What kind of radio systems can I listen to?

You can listen to a wide variety of radio systems, including police, fire, and other public safety communications. The app covers over 225 city, county, and state radio systems across the US.

Can I listen to past broadcasts?

Yes, the app features a 30-day archive, allowing you to scroll back in time and listen to transmissions that have already occurred. This provides a historical record of radio activity.