911 Dispatch vs FredScanner Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live emergency radio feeds
- Integrated location-aware maps
- Police code list
- Background audio support
- Save favorite stations
- Auto-updating database
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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.
FredScanner Pro
Access live audio streams of police, fire, rescue, and highway communications for Frederick, Maryland. Choose specific feeds for fire, airport, or general police activity with minimal delay. Includes live traffic reports and webcams.
- Live audio streams
- Fire, Police, Airport feeds
- Minimal audio delay
- CarPlay enabled
- Live traffic reports
- Frederick County webcams
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The Frederick Scanner Pro is a live audio stream of Frederick, Maryland Police, Fire, Rescue, and Highway communications. Just start the app, press the play button and you're tapped into the Frederick scene. Choose "Fire Feed" and you'll hear only Fire, Rescue, EMS communications. Choose the "Airport Feed" to listen in on the local FDK Airport communications. All the other Fire/Police feed apps use services like Broadcastify and are delayed 1-2 minutes but the FredScanner Pro audio is delayed by on a few seconds! The Pro version includes: - CarPlay enabled - Switch between our Main feed, Fire feed and FDK Airport - Vastly improved audio - No audio delay - FredScanner Latest Incidents - Live traffic reports - Various Frederick County Webcam shots - Live MDSHA Traffic Cams This app is very useful if you live, or are in, Frederick, MD, USA. **This app streams audio from the internet, please check your cellular data plan before using.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FredScanner Pro at none against 911 Dispatch's 1. FredScanner Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 34%). 911 Dispatch's advantage is ratings volume (710 vs 10). On rating, ads, chart position 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
911 Dispatch costs $1.99 and FredScanner Pro $0.99 up front. 911 Dispatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FredScanner Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 911 Dispatch against 4.4 for FredScanner Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 911 Dispatch has 710 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of 911 Dispatch's written reviews are positive against 52% of FredScanner Pro's.
911 Dispatch ships an update every 8 months, FredScanner Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 911 Dispatch | FredScanner Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (710 ratings) — better | 4.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 710 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | #22 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Christopher Coudriet | WaveJam Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
911 Dispatch
FredScanner Pro
Bugs and requests
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
FredScanner Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
911 Dispatch
- Near Me Scanner Feeds$0.99
FredScanner Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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