# Police Scanner + vs Ohio County Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Police Scanner + at 53% against Ohio County Connect's 0%. Police Scanner + also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). Ohio County Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Ohio County Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Police Scanner + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Police Scanner +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Ohio County Connect's.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, Ohio County Connect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | Ohio County Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-county-connect/id1571948860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **52.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [Ohio County Commission](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571948862) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · News, #81 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


### Ohio County Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-county-connect/id1571948860)

Stay informed with real-time announcements, important events, and local news. This app also provides direct contact information for staff and location details.

**Highlights:** Real-time announcements, Event updates, Local news, Staff contact information, Location finder

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Police Scanner + free?

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

### Is Ohio County Connect free?

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

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

Police Scanner + is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Ohio County Connect averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or Ohio County Connect have ads?

Police Scanner + shows ads; Ohio County Connect does not.

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

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and Ohio County Connect every 6 months. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on November 10, 2026 and Ohio County Connect on November 3, 2026.

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