# OpenMHz vs Iredell Firewire

The clearest difference is rating: Iredell Firewire at 5.0 against OpenMHz's 3.9. OpenMHz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (175 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Iredell Firewire sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenMHz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Iredell Firewire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMHz has 175 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, Iredell Firewire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMHz | Iredell Firewire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iredell-firewire/id6763579152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Berndt](https://appshunter.io/developer/875880858) | [Dan Gitro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895384381) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenMHz

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

**Currently charting:** #67 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


### Iredell Firewire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iredell-firewire/id6763579152)

Get real-time alerts for fire, EMS, rescue, and traffic incidents in Iredell County. Stay updated with breaking local news and community information as it happens, with an interactive map and detailed incident reports.

**Highlights:** Real-time incident alerts, Active and recent incident logs, Interactive incident map, Detailed incident information, Breaking local news updates, Push notifications, Community discussion

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firewire+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMHz free?

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

### Is Iredell Firewire free?

Iredell Firewire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenMHz or Iredell Firewire?

Iredell Firewire is rated higher. OpenMHz averages 3.9 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Iredell Firewire averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenMHz or Iredell Firewire have ads?

Neither OpenMHz nor Iredell Firewire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMHz or Iredell Firewire?

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, and Iredell Firewire weekly. Most recently, OpenMHz was updated on October 30, 2026 and Iredell Firewire on October 15, 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.*