# Police Scanner + vs Independence County

The clearest difference is rating: Independence County at 5.0 against Police Scanner +'s 4.5. Independence County also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Police Scanner +'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (102K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Independence County holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Police Scanner + has 102K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, Independence County every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | Independence County |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/independence-county/id1497980307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [Independence County Sheriff's Department](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497980306) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · News, #107 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


### Independence County

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/independence-county/id1497980307)

Stay informed with the latest updates from the Sheriff's Department. Access current news, view the inmate roster, and find contact information for county members.

**Highlights:** Latest News updates, Current inmate list, County member directory, Division contact information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Police Scanner + free?

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

### Is Independence County free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or Independence County?

Independence County is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Independence County averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or Independence County have ads?

Police Scanner + shows ads; Independence County does not.

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

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and Independence County every 5 months. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on November 14, 2026 and Independence County on November 3, 2026.

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