# OpenMHz vs Crime Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crime Maps at 100% against OpenMHz's 58%. Crime Maps also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). OpenMHz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (164 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crime Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. OpenMHz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crime Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMHz has 164 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of OpenMHz's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crime Maps's.

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, Crime Maps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMHz | Crime Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-maps/id6761231069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Berndt](https://appshunter.io/developer/875880858) | [Estate Gurus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888332569) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenMHz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

**Highlights:** Live police and fire radio streams, 30-day transmission archive, Over 225 US radio systems, Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🎙️ Access to hard-to-find radio channels and frequencies
- 📚 Archive feature allows listening to past calls and events
- 🎯 Ability to select specific talk groups and agencies
- 🌍 Extensive coverage across USA with many local systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔄 Data not refreshing or getting stuck on old timestamps
- 📵 App stops working after a few days of use
- 🔊 Audio squelching and feedback problems
- ⚠️ Inconsistent autoplay functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and requires force restart
- Archive feature doesn't properly reset when disabled
- Blank screen with no content loading
- Data stuck on old timestamps and not updating
- Logs not displaying or showing blank screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark or favorite systems and talk groups
- Custom group creation and naming
- Search functionality for talk groups instead of scrolling
- Background audio playback when screen is locked
- iPad landscape mode support


### Crime Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-maps/id6761231069)

Check the safety and crime rate of any U.S. address before renting, buying, or moving. Get instant crime scores, explore interactive crime maps, and view neighborhood demographics. Essential intel for renters, homebuyers, and investors.

**Highlights:** Instant crime score and rate, Interactive crime map, Crime alert notifications, Crime breakdowns by category, Neighborhood demographics, Address crime search

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoorProfit 7-Day Free Trial | $8.00 | per month |
| Doorprofit Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| DoorProfit Pro — 3 Months | $16.00 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMHz free?

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

### Is Crime Maps free?

Crime Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenMHz or Crime Maps?

Crime Maps is rated higher. OpenMHz averages 4.0 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Crime Maps averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do OpenMHz or Crime Maps have ads?

Neither OpenMHz nor Crime Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMHz or Crime Maps?

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, and Crime Maps every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenMHz was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crime Maps on September 18, 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.*