# Police Scanner + vs CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

The clearest difference is rating: CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio at 4.9 against Police Scanner +'s 4.5. CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio also leads on chart position (#2 vs #67). Police Scanner +'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Police Scanner + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102K and 47K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Police Scanner +'s written reviews are positive against 58% of CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio's.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews) | **[4.9 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimeradar-dispatch-audio/id6746114452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 47K |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #67 | **#2** |
| Size | 51 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [Scoopz Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781956324) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #67 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


### CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimeradar-dispatch-audio/id6746114452)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · News, #26 Top Grossing · News, #118 Top Free (US App Store)

This app uses AI to analyze first-responder audio, providing summaries and incident maps for public safety awareness. Users can view an interactive map, listen to live dispatch audio, and receive customized alerts for various events.

**Highlights:** AI-powered incident summaries, Interactive safety map, Live first-responder audio, Customizable safety alerts, Activity logs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrimeRadar Premium Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| CrimeRadar Premium Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Useful for keeping up with live dispatch
- 👍 Appreciate first responders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts do not work
- 🐛 AI translation of radio calls is poor
- 🐛 Outdated information, not live

**Reported bugs**

- Locations not accurate
- Uses old recordings, not live audio

**Requested features**

- Limit home screen info to current and previous day
- Send notifications for new incidents
- Improve map sizing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Police Scanner + free?

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

### Is CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio free?

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio?

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio averages 4.9 from 47K ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio have ads?

Both Police Scanner + and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Police Scanner + or CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio?

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio weekly. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on November 8, 2026 and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio on November 8, 2026.

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

Police Scanner + currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio at #2. 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.*