# Police Scanner + vs DallasPD App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Police Scanner + at 53% against DallasPD App's 3%. Police Scanner + also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (101K vs 34). DallasPD App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Police Scanner + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DallasPD App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Police Scanner + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Police Scanner + has 101K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Police Scanner +'s written reviews are positive against 3% of DallasPD App's.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, DallasPD App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | DallasPD App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews)** | [1.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dallaspd-app/id1056008752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 3.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [City of Dallas TX](https://appshunter.io/developer/692902251) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · News, #104 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


### DallasPD App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dallaspd-app/id1056008752)

Access official news and updates from the Dallas Police Department. Explore the DPDBeat Blog, learn about the Chief of Police, and connect with their social media. Find community outreach information and available reports.

**Highlights:** DPDBeat Blog, Chief of Police information, Social Media access, Report access, Community outreach programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Police Scanner + free?

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

### Is DallasPD App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or DallasPD App?

Police Scanner + is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while DallasPD App averages 1.3 from 34 ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or DallasPD App have ads?

Police Scanner + shows ads; DallasPD App does not.

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

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and DallasPD App weekly. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on September 27, 2026 and DallasPD App on September 21, 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.*