# OpenMHz vs ExtraExtra Rss

The clearest difference is price: OpenMHz at Free against ExtraExtra Rss's $2.99. OpenMHz also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ExtraExtra Rss's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

OpenMHz is free to download; ExtraExtra Rss costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ExtraExtra Rss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMHz has 174 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of OpenMHz's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExtraExtra Rss's.

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, ExtraExtra Rss every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMHz | ExtraExtra Rss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extraextra-rss/id6792426207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #50 | **#26** |
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Berndt](https://appshunter.io/developer/875880858) | [LYNDON SIAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792426209) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenMHz

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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


### ExtraExtra Rss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extraextra-rss/id6792426207)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This native RSS reader offers a clean reading experience with full-text extraction and AI-cleaned read-aloud narration. Organize feeds into categories, sync across Apple devices, or use it locally without an account. Supports Handoff, widgets, and Siri Shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Full-text article extraction, AI-cleaned read-aloud narration, Sync across Apple devices, Local-only mode, Organize feeds into folders, Handoff support, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMHz free?

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

### Is ExtraExtra Rss free?

ExtraExtra Rss costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenMHz or ExtraExtra Rss?

ExtraExtra Rss is rated higher. OpenMHz averages 3.9 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while ExtraExtra Rss averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenMHz or ExtraExtra Rss have ads?

Neither OpenMHz nor ExtraExtra Rss shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMHz or ExtraExtra Rss?

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, and ExtraExtra Rss every 4 days. Most recently, OpenMHz was updated on October 15, 2026 and ExtraExtra Rss on October 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenMHz or ExtraExtra Rss?

OpenMHz currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and ExtraExtra Rss at #26. 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.*