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Police Scanner: Crime Radar

Police Scanner: Crime Radar

Broadcastify Dispatch Audio

28K ratings
223 reviews
#42 in free News
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Released
January 26, 2016
Updated
October 24, 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 about Police Scanner

Reviews of Police Scanner are mixed: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 28K App Store ratings. What users like most: great app, helpful for situational awareness. Top complaints: expensive subscription, issues with favorite channels. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

2.0.24

October 24, 2026

Bug Fixes and Improvements

11

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Charts

Top Free

📊 42

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The app has maintained its position at 42 recently.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 56+2

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This app rose +2 positions in News chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Payment

Can you guys please don’t do payment, I just want to see the crimes and radio events and emergencies
JGJaden the goat25

worst one yet

you HAVE to pay and the play backs of the very slightly older recordings don’t work.
APannoyed pt2

Scam app

They are trying to charge for a renewal that i didnt approve since i canceled the free trial before it even ended
IMInside Track Member

No local feeds

No feeds in my area. Can’t find a way to cancel the subscription.
NFNo local feeds

Terrible in DC area

The worst
GGoboGrip
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Channels not working consistently

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App crashing or freezing

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Subscription issues and billing problems

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Requested Features

4 requests

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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.