# Police Scanner + vs Audoken

The clearest difference is rating: Audoken at 5.0 against Police Scanner +'s 4.5. Audoken also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Police Scanner +'s advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Police Scanner + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Audoken asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audoken holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, Audoken every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | Audoken |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audoken/id6776263911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [Accordyx LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887682791) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · News, #105 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


### Audoken

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audoken/id6776263911)

This app delivers personalized audio news, allowing users to stay informed about topics and sources they choose. It offers synthesized briefings with source attribution and hands-free listening options. Users can customize their feed with interests and feedback to improve relevance over time.

**Highlights:** Personalized audio news feed, Synthesized briefings with source attribution, Hands-free listening, Customizable interests and sources, Learning from user preferences, Email and Google authentication

**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 Audoken free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or Audoken?

Audoken is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Audoken averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or Audoken have ads?

Police Scanner + shows ads; Audoken does not.

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

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and Audoken every 3 weeks. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on October 27, 2026 and Audoken on October 23, 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.*