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Police Scanner: Crime Radar

Police Scanner: Crime Radar

Broadcastify Dispatch Audio

28K ratings
211 reviews
#23 in free News
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 26, 2016
  • August 26, 2026

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Developer

Sepia Software LLC
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Transform your device into a professional emergency radio. Hear and read live dispatch audio with AI transcription. Access thousands of live feeds, interactive maps, and 24-hour archives for real-time situational awareness.

✓AI Live Transcription
✓Interactive Live Map
✓7,000+ Live Feeds
✓24-Hour Archives
✓Crystal Clear Audio
✓Breaking News Alerts
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Police Scanner. Based on 28K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great app
  • 🔍Helpful for situational awareness
  • 🔊Clear audio quality
  • 📡Wide coverage of channels
  • 🤝Useful for retired first responders

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 🔍Issues with favorite channels
  • 🔇Sound quality problems
  • 🔋Drains battery
  • 🤬Aggressive advertising
  • 🔒Difficult to cancel subscription
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What's New in Police Scanner

2.0.16

August 26, 2026

Bug Fixes + Improvements

Subscription plans

Police Scanner Premium - Weekly

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$4.997 Days
Price Updates
August 24, 2026→$4.99
July 24, 2026→$6.99
May 27, 2026→$4.99
May 7, 2026→$4.99
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Charts

Top Free

📉 23-1

News

This app dropped -1 position in News chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 43+1

News

This app rose +1 position in News chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Events

Read more about Police Scanner Now on CarPlay
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Police Scanner Now on CarPlay

Police scanner radio now available on CarPlay

Feb 24, 2026 — Mar 27, 2026

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User reviews

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They don’t have the area I live in on here

I live in a area that is private from the actual county and they don’t have it on here
Bob bdiswnx by sons xismzxjcjBob bdiswnx by sons xismzxjcj

Waist of time

This app is trash . It won’t give you local scans
Not paid2Not paid2

Disappointed

I am in Santa Rosa county Florida and there is no local reports on this app. I can here emergency vehicles up and down the road but app says no activity
Time gomTime gom

Audio Doesn’t work

Audio isn’t working
American/freedomAmerican/freedom

Still nothing for my city

I mean the county is there but the feed is not. I’ll check back next year. Again.
Simlover89Simlover89
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Channels not working consistently

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Subscription issues and billing problems

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Requested Features

4 requests

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More local channel coverage

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FAQ

What does the Police Scanner: Crime Radar app do?

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional-grade emergency radio. It allows you to listen to live dispatch audio from police, fire, and EMS services, and features AI transcription to read the audio in real-time. It also provides access to a vast network of live audio feeds and an interactive map of emergencies.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include AI Live Transcription for real-time text of dispatch audio, an Interactive Live Map to locate emergencies, access to over 7,000 Live Feeds including police, fire, and aviation, and 24-Hour Archives to replay past incidents. It also offers crystal clear audio with noise reduction and breaking news alerts.

Is the Police Scanner: Crime Radar app free to use?

The app offers a free trial subscription that automatically renews to a paid subscription unless turned off. Users can cancel anytime through their iTunes account settings. Some features, like AI Live Transcription, are marked as Premium, indicating they require a subscription.

What kind of feeds can I access with this app?

You can access over 7,000 live scanner radio channels, including Police & Public Safety, Fire & EMS Dispatch, Aviation & Air Traffic Control, Railroad & Marine, and Severe Weather & Disaster Alerts. The app is powered by Broadcastify, providing access to the world's largest network of live audio feeds.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for breaking news junkies, true crime enthusiasts, and neighbors concerned about local safety. It serves as an ultimate tool for situational awareness, providing real-time information about emergencies and public safety events.