# DR E vs OpenMHz

The clearest difference is rating: DR E at 4.5 against OpenMHz's 3.9. DR E also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). OpenMHz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DR E holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMHz has 174 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DR E's written reviews are positive against 59% of OpenMHz's.

DR E ships an update every 4 months, OpenMHz every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DR E | OpenMHz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-e-edition/id1537190426/reviews)** | [3.9 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIM Media Texas Operating, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592600717) | [Luke Berndt](https://appshunter.io/developer/875880858) |

## What reviewers say

### DR E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-e-edition/id1537190426)

Access a digital replica of a daily newspaper through this application. Content is available to subscribers of the printed or digital newspaper. Contact support for assistance with app usage.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper replica, Subscriber access, Daily content updates, Contact support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenMHz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Live police and fire radio streams, 30-day transmission archive, Over 225 US radio systems, Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and requires force restart
- Archive feature doesn't properly reset when disabled
- Blank screen with no content loading
- Data stuck on old timestamps and not updating
- Logs not displaying or showing blank screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark or favorite systems and talk groups
- Custom group creation and naming
- Search functionality for talk groups instead of scrolling
- Background audio playback when screen is locked
- iPad landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DR E free?

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

### Is OpenMHz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DR E or OpenMHz?

DR E is rated higher. DR E averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while OpenMHz averages 3.9 from 174 ratings.

### Do DR E or OpenMHz have ads?

DR E shows ads; OpenMHz does not.

### Which is updated more often, DR E or OpenMHz?

DR E ships an update every 4 months, and OpenMHz every 9 days. Most recently, DR E was updated on October 16, 2026 and OpenMHz on October 19, 2026.

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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.*