# DispatchLink vs Scanner Alerts Media

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanner Alerts Media at none against DispatchLink's 2. Scanner Alerts Media also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DispatchLink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scanner Alerts Media asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DispatchLink against 5.0 for Scanner Alerts Media. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DispatchLink | Scanner Alerts Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatchlink-utah-scanner/id6744593929/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-alerts-media/id6759264867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635687426) | [Scanner Alerts Media Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877356863) |

## What reviewers say

### DispatchLink

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

Listen to live public-safety radio channels across Utah, with real-time incident summaries and mapping. Understand what you're hearing with plain-English explanations and track events as they unfold.

**Highlights:** Live police, fire, and EMS radio streams, Real-time incident summaries, Interactive incident map, Aviation radio monitoring, Unit tracking, Transmission console

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $79.99 | per year |


### Scanner Alerts Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-alerts-media/id6759264867)

Access a structured list of recent incident titles and view them on an interactive map. Submit tips, photos, or videos to the editorial team for review. This app is for informational purposes and not for emergency services.

**Highlights:** View incident titles, Interactive incident map, Submit tips, photos, and videos, Independent media organization, Not affiliated with government agencies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DispatchLink free?

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

### Is Scanner Alerts Media free?

Scanner Alerts Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DispatchLink or Scanner Alerts Media?

DispatchLink and Scanner Alerts Media are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DispatchLink or Scanner Alerts Media have ads?

Neither DispatchLink nor Scanner Alerts Media shows ads.

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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.*