# Police Scanner + vs Enid News and Eagle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Police Scanner + at every 4 days against Enid News and Eagle's every 5 months. Police Scanner + also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 87) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). Enid News and Eagle's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 53%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Enid News and Eagle 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 4.6 for Enid News and Eagle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Police Scanner + has 102K ratings behind it against 87, 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 82% of Enid News and Eagle's.

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, Enid News and Eagle every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Scanner + | Enid News and Eagle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-plus/id498408628/reviews) | **[4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enid-news-and-eagle/id912972021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [CNHI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422875061) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · News, #93 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


### Enid News and Eagle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enid-news-and-eagle/id912972021)

Access local news, commentary, photos, and videos on the go. Download daily editions for offline reading and stay updated with breaking news, sports, and weather. Enjoy features like local classifieds, events, and weather updates.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of daily editions, Breaking news updates, Photo and video galleries, Print edition layout view, Local weather and events, Social sharing of content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Today's ePaper | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Police Scanner + free?

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

### Is Enid News and Eagle free?

Enid News and Eagle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Police Scanner + or Enid News and Eagle?

Enid News and Eagle is rated higher. Police Scanner + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Enid News and Eagle averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.

### Do Police Scanner + or Enid News and Eagle have ads?

Both Police Scanner + and Enid News and Eagle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Police Scanner + or Enid News and Eagle?

Police Scanner + ships an update every 4 days, and Enid News and Eagle every 5 months. Most recently, Police Scanner + was updated on October 30, 2026 and Enid News and Eagle 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.*