# 911 Dispatch vs FredScanner Pro

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 911 Dispatch | FredScanner Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (710 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/911-dispatch/id597131756/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fredscanner-pro/id688481023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **710** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #22 |
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Coudriet](https://appshunter.io/developer/316500319) | [WaveJam Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709502031) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### FredScanner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fredscanner-pro/id688481023)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Live audio streams, Fire, Police, Airport feeds, Minimal audio delay, CarPlay enabled, Live traffic reports, Frederick County webcams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 911 Dispatch free?

911 Dispatch costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is FredScanner Pro free?

FredScanner Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 911 Dispatch or FredScanner Pro?

911 Dispatch is rated higher. 911 Dispatch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 710 ratings, while FredScanner Pro averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do 911 Dispatch or FredScanner Pro have ads?

Neither 911 Dispatch nor FredScanner Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 911 Dispatch or FredScanner Pro?

911 Dispatch ships an update every 8 months, and FredScanner Pro every 2 months. Most recently, 911 Dispatch was updated on September 27, 2026 and FredScanner Pro on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 911 Dispatch or FredScanner Pro?

911 Dispatch currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and FredScanner Pro at #22. 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.*