# ThinLine Radio Scanner vs DispatchLink

The clearest difference is rating: DispatchLink at 5.0 against ThinLine Radio Scanner's 4.5. DispatchLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). ThinLine Radio Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (263 vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThinLine Radio Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DispatchLink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DispatchLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinLine Radio Scanner has 263 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of ThinLine Radio Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of DispatchLink's.

ThinLine Radio Scanner ships an update weekly, DispatchLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThinLine Radio Scanner | DispatchLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinline-radio-scanner/id6740734031/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatchlink/id6744593929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thinline Dynamic Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791342220) | [Nathan Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635687426) |

## What reviewers say

### ThinLine Radio Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinline-radio-scanner/id6740734031)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Listen to live public safety radio transmissions from scanner networks worldwide. This app connects you to third-party servers broadcasting police, fire, EMS, and emergency communications. Customize your listening with talkgroup management, favorites, and advanced controls.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio streaming, Multi-scanner support, Talkgroup management, Favorites system, Transmission history, Alert system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thinline Radio Ad Free | $1.99 | per month |
| Thinline Radio Ad Free+Alerts | $1.99 | per month |
| Ai Alert Summary Digest | $2.99 | per month |
| Scanner and Alerts | $6.99 | per month |


### DispatchLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatchlink/id6744593929)

Access real-time Utah public safety radio audio, including police and fire dispatches. Features AI-transcribed text, incident feeds with addresses, and detailed coverage information. Enjoy background audio, push notifications, and call history playback for comprehensive awareness.

**Highlights:** Live audio streaming of 14 Utah channels, AI-transcribed dispatches, Real-time incident feed with addresses, City-by-city activity breakdown, Channel coverage information, Call history with playback, Push notifications for high-priority incidents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThinLine Radio Scanner free?

ThinLine Radio Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DispatchLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThinLine Radio Scanner or DispatchLink?

DispatchLink is rated higher. ThinLine Radio Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while DispatchLink averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ThinLine Radio Scanner or DispatchLink have ads?

ThinLine Radio Scanner shows ads; DispatchLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThinLine Radio Scanner or DispatchLink?

ThinLine Radio Scanner ships an update weekly, and DispatchLink monthly. Most recently, ThinLine Radio Scanner was updated on September 27, 2026 and DispatchLink on September 28, 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.*