# Police Scanner + vs 911 Dispatch

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 #63). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, 911 Dispatch every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | 911 Dispatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews) | [4.5 (710 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-dispatch/id597131756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 710 |
| Positive reviews | **53.0% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #63 | **#10** |
| Size | 51 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [Christopher Coudriet](https://appshunter.io/developer/316500319) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · News, #65 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


### 911 Dispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-dispatch/id597131756)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Near Me Scanner Feeds | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and 911 Dispatch on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Police Scanner + or 911 Dispatch?

Police Scanner + currently peaks at #63 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*