# Police Scanner + vs The Progress

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Progress at 100% against Police Scanner +'s 53%. The Progress also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Police Scanner +'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (101K vs 29). On price, ads 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. The Progress asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Progress holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Police Scanner + has 101K ratings behind it against 29, 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 100% of The Progress's.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, The Progress every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | The Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-progress/id1636335275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [Community Media Group Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080808685) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Free · News, #77 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


### The Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-progress/id1636335275)

Access local news and sports coverage for western Pennsylvania communities. Stay updated with daily newspaper content and 24/7 online updates.

**Highlights:** Local news coverage, Sports updates, Newspaper e-edition, 24/7 online coverage, Mobile app access

**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 The Progress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or The Progress?

The Progress is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while The Progress averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or The Progress have ads?

Both Police Scanner + and The Progress show ads.

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

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and The Progress every 6 months. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Progress on October 4, 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.*