# DispatchLink vs Police Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: DispatchLink at 5.0 against Police Scanner's 4.4. Police Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DispatchLink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Police Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DispatchLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

DispatchLink ships an update monthly, Police Scanner every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DispatchLink | Police Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatchlink/id6744593929/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-live-globe/id6793815786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 149 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635687426) | [Cinnamon Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/473206444) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Police Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-scanner-live-globe/id6793815786)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Explore live radio traffic from police, fire, and EMS agencies worldwide on an interactive globe. Tap glowing dots to instantly listen to real-time dispatch audio without any complex setup. Save your favorite systems and access them across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Live radio traffic on a spinning globe, Color-coded agency dots, Instant audio streaming, Favorites sync with iCloud, Talkgroup filters (Pro), 30-day call archive (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Police Scanner Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DispatchLink free?

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

### Is Police Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DispatchLink or Police Scanner?

DispatchLink is rated higher. DispatchLink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Police Scanner averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do DispatchLink or Police Scanner have ads?

Neither DispatchLink nor Police Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DispatchLink or Police Scanner?

DispatchLink ships an update monthly, and Police Scanner every 9 days. Most recently, DispatchLink was updated on October 13, 2026 and Police Scanner on October 13, 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.*