# myAlerts vs CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio at 58% against myAlerts's 9%. CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). myAlerts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. myAlerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio has 48K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of myAlerts's written reviews are positive against 58% of CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio's.

myAlerts ships an update every 4 months, CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myAlerts | CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myalerts/id1102847004/reviews) | **[4.9 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimeradar-dispatch-audio/id6746114452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #147 | **#3** |
| Size | 22 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Konexus, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/926041284) | [Scoopz Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781956324) |

## What reviewers say

### myAlerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myalerts/id1102847004)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Receive critical emergency alerts, severe weather warnings, and community updates for your important locations. Stay informed about public safety incidents and local advisories to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

**Highlights:** Location-based alerts, Severe weather warnings, Public safety alerts, Community notifications, Customizable alert preferences

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡️ Alerts before other apps
- ⚙️ Customizable alert settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No emergency alerts
- ❌ Unreliable notifications
- ❌ App fails to load
- ❌ Phantom notifications
- ❌ Fraudulent notification attempts

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load location
- Phantom notifications that don't go away
- Fraudulent notifications sent
- App shows blank alerts/no data
- Customized settings are ignored

**Requested features**

- Ability to clear expired alerts
- Option to remove old alerts
- Test alerts alongside siren tests
- Fix for phantom notifications
- Improve location loading


### CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimeradar-dispatch-audio/id6746114452)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · News, #29 Top Grossing · News, #92 Top Free (US App Store)

Stay informed about public safety activity with real-time dispatch audio summaries and alerts. Visualize incidents on an interactive map and listen to original first-responder communications. Customize your notifications to track specific events.

**Highlights:** Real-time safety alerts, Interactive incident map, First-responder audio streaming, Customizable event filters, AI-powered incident summaries

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrimeRadar Premium Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| CrimeRadar Premium Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Useful for keeping up with live dispatch
- 👍 Appreciate first responders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts do not work
- 🐛 AI translation of radio calls is poor
- 🐛 Outdated information, not live

**Reported bugs**

- Locations not accurate
- Uses old recordings, not live audio

**Requested features**

- Limit home screen info to current and previous day
- Send notifications for new incidents
- Improve map sizing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myAlerts free?

myAlerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio free?

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myAlerts or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio?

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio is rated higher. myAlerts averages 2.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio averages 4.9 from 48K ratings.

### Do myAlerts or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio have ads?

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio shows ads; myAlerts does not.

### Which is updated more often, myAlerts or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio?

myAlerts ships an update every 4 months, and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio weekly. Most recently, myAlerts was updated on November 11, 2026 and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, myAlerts or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio?

myAlerts currently peaks at #147 in the App Store charts, and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*