# Police Scanner + vs GoDanRiver

The clearest difference is update cadence: Police Scanner + at every 4 days against GoDanRiver's every 2 months. Police Scanner + also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 73) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Police Scanner + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and GoDanRiver sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Police Scanner + against 4.5 for GoDanRiver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Police Scanner + has 102K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Police Scanner +'s written reviews are positive against 50% of GoDanRiver's.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, GoDanRiver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | GoDanRiver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews) | **[4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godanriver/id1046114290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **52.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [BH Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/663389623) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · News, #86 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access over 100,000 free radio stations, including police, fire, EMS, and music. Listen live, record for later, set alarms, and customize your background. Connect with other listeners and share what you're enjoying.

**Highlights:** Listen to 100,000+ radio stations, Record stations for playback, Set wake-up alarms, Background listening, Customizable backgrounds, Live event information, Chat with listeners

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Police Scanner Pro Edition | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Police Scanner Pro Edition | $9.99 | per month |
| Police Scanner Pro Edition | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear audio quality
- 🔍 Useful for monitoring local emergencies
- 📻 Wide selection of radio stations
- ⏱ Helpful for staying informed in real-time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of coverage for certain regions
- 📢 Disruptive and intrusive ads
- 🔌 App crashes or stops working unexpectedly
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between channels

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Ads prevent access to the app's core functionality
- Channels frequently drop or disconnect

**Requested features**

- More local scanner channels
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to monitor multiple channels simultaneously
- Improved stability and reliability


### GoDanRiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godanriver/id1046114290)

Access local news, sports, opinion, and entertainment from Danville and beyond. Enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, video, and podcasts. Subscribers get an ad-free experience with premium features.

**Highlights:** Personalized news topics, Breaking news alerts, Exclusive multimedia content, Podcast and audio articles, Customizable text size, Hourly and 10-day weather forecasts

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $25.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $38.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $42.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $50.00 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $249.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $314.99 | per year |
| Subscriptions | $349.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Police Scanner + free?

Police Scanner + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GoDanRiver free?

GoDanRiver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or GoDanRiver?

GoDanRiver is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while GoDanRiver averages 4.5 from 73 ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or GoDanRiver have ads?

Both Police Scanner + and GoDanRiver show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Police Scanner + or GoDanRiver?

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and GoDanRiver every 2 months. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on November 10, 2026 and GoDanRiver on November 6, 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.*