Comparison

Police Scanner + vs 911 Dispatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Police Scanner +

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
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Listen to the largest collection of police, fire, EMS, airport, railroad, weather, comedy, talk, and music stations. That's over 100,000 stations available for free. Get the original police scanner app that has everyone hooked - as seen in hit movies like Spider-Man FEATURES: - Read about active events going on at the moment along with the station that is current playing the audio from that event - Record stations for future playback and for emailing an mp3 copy to yourself or others - Set an alarm in the app and wake up to your favorite station - Listen to our app while you sleep and set a timer to stop the station at a certain time - View the current artist and song name that is playing - Run the app in the background and do other things on your device while you listen to the app - Choose your own background from your photo library - Chat with other listeners - Tweet the station and song you're listening to your Twitter followers - Notifications are enabled to notify you of the current song that the station changed to while the app is in the background - Save a station to your favorites for quick and easy access - List and search radio stations by popularity, genre, song name, and artist - List scanner stations by popularity and location - Use your device's GPS to easily find stations located near you - The screen glows blue and red on the bottom to the beat of the music or whenever someone talks - The rings in the center of the player act as a clock - Add your own custom stations - This app is compatible with most iPod/iPhone docks, Bluetooth devices, and other iPhone devices Privacy Policy: https://regoapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

911 Dispatch

Listen to live police, fire, and EMS radio frequencies from various cities. Track calls on integrated maps and understand communications with a built-in police code list. Enjoy background audio and customizable features for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Live emergency radio feeds
  • Integrated location-aware maps
  • Police code list
  • Background audio support
  • Save favorite stations
  • Auto-updating database
Features
Currently charting
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911 Dispatch puts live emergency radio in your pocket — police, fire, and EMS feeds from across the country, streamed directly to your device. Tune into iconic feeds like NYPD, LAPD, Chicago Fire, and thousands more, all at a fraction of the cost of a traditional scanner. Whether you're a first responder, a curious listener, or just want to stay informed, 911 Dispatch makes it effortless. FEATURES Browse thousands of live emergency feeds from across the US Save your favorite stations for instant one-tap access Top 100 most-listened feeds, updated in real time Near Me discovery — find feeds closest to your location Integrated maps with pinch-to-zoom for location-aware browsing Built-in police code reference so you always know what's happening Full Bluetooth & AirPlay support — listen in your car or on the go Background audio — keep scanning while using other apps Auto-updating database, always stocked with the latest feeds Fast, responsive customer support Questions or issues? Email us and we'll have you sorted quickly. 911 Dispatch connects you to real, live emergency radio feeds. This app is not to be used to interfere with or impede law enforcement or emergency services personnel in the performance of their duties. Not all locations are available. Available feeds are subject to change. Crushed Box Software does not own or operate any of the available feeds.

Screenshots

Police Scanner +4 screens
911 Dispatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Police Scanner + at Free against 911 Dispatch's $1.99. Police Scanner + also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (101K vs 710). 911 Dispatch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#10 vs #62). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Police Scanner + is free to download; 911 Dispatch costs $1.99 up front. Police Scanner + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and 911 Dispatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Police Scanner + against 4.5 for 911 Dispatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Police Scanner + has 101K ratings behind it against 710, 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 34% of 911 Dispatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, 911 Dispatch every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Police Scanner + versus 911 Dispatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolice Scanner +911 Dispatch
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (101K ratings)4.5 (710 ratings)
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings101K — better710
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#62#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB18 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRego AppsChristopher Coudriet

Customer experience

Police Scanner +

All ratings101,004 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative37.1%

911 Dispatch

All ratings710 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative60.5%

User reviews

Police Scanner +

From 101K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

911 Dispatch

From 710 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🌍 Access to multiple jurisdictions and locations
  • 📱 Portable scanner functionality
  • ✅ Accurate app description
  • 🎧 Good for first responders and enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing and lag issues
  • ❌ Location support doesn't match advertised capabilities
  • 💰 Paid app with limited features compared to free alternatives
  • 📡 Unreliable feed connectivity and offline channels
  • 🔍 Poor local station coverage

Bugs and requests

Police Scanner +

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

911 Dispatch

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App freezes when switching between stations
  • Channels show as offline when they're actually online
  • Locations not loading or appearing in search
  • Connection failures and inability to connect to feeds
  • App crashes and performance degradation
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  • Apple compatibility warning about app slowing down device
  • Audio from unselected counties bleeding through

Requested features

5 requests
  • Download scanner functionality for offline use
  • MERCI stations for ambulance to hospital traffic
  • Better filtering to prevent feed overlap
  • Improved local station availability
  • Regular app updates and maintenance

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Police Scanner +

Subscriptions3
  • Police Scanner Pro Edition$2.997 Days
  • Police Scanner Pro Edition$9.991 Month
  • Police Scanner Pro Edition3 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

911 Dispatch

One-time1
  • Near Me Scanner Feeds$0.99

Questions

Is Police Scanner + free?
Police Scanner + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 911 Dispatch free?
911 Dispatch costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or 911 Dispatch?
Police Scanner + and 911 Dispatch are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 101K and 710 ratings respectively.
Do Police Scanner + or 911 Dispatch have ads?
Police Scanner + shows ads; 911 Dispatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Police Scanner + or 911 Dispatch?
Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and 911 Dispatch every 8 months. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on September 29, 2026 and 911 Dispatch on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Police Scanner + or 911 Dispatch?
Police Scanner + currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and 911 Dispatch at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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