# Dispatch Radio vs Crime Maps

Dispatch Radio and Crime Maps both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Crime Maps's written reviews are positive against 58% of Dispatch Radio's. Dispatch Radio's advantage is ratings volume (709 vs 19) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dispatch Radio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Crime Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dispatch Radio against 4.5 for Crime Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dispatch Radio has 709 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Dispatch Radio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crime Maps's.

Dispatch Radio ships an update every 5 days, Crime Maps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dispatch Radio | Crime Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-radio-us-scanner/id6760216152/reviews)** | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-maps/id6761231069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **709** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743942788) | [Estate Gurus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888332569) |

## What reviewers say

### Dispatch Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-radio-us-scanner/id6760216152)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

This app provides real-time global intelligence, aggregating open-source data into a command center for situational awareness. It features an interactive map with multiple layers, a dashboard for threat assessment, and a unified feed for conflicts, disasters, and news.

**Highlights:** Real-time intel map with 15+ overlays, Situational dashboard with threat levels, Unified intelligence feed, Military theater monitoring, Financial market surveillance, AI-generated world brief

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly World Monitor | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| World Monitor Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| World Monitor Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime World Monitor | $29.99 | one-time |


### Crime Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-maps/id6761231069)

Check the safety and crime rate of any U.S. address before renting, buying, or moving. Get instant crime scores, explore interactive crime maps, and view neighborhood demographics. Essential intel for renters, homebuyers, and investors.

**Highlights:** Instant crime score and rate, Interactive crime map, Crime alert notifications, Crime breakdowns by category, Neighborhood demographics, Address crime search

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoorProfit 7-Day Free Trial | $8.00 | per month |
| Doorprofit Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| DoorProfit Pro — 3 Months | $16.00 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dispatch Radio free?

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

### Is Crime Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dispatch Radio or Crime Maps?

Dispatch Radio is rated higher. Dispatch Radio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while Crime Maps averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Dispatch Radio or Crime Maps have ads?

Neither Dispatch Radio nor Crime Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dispatch Radio or Crime Maps?

Dispatch Radio ships an update every 5 days, and Crime Maps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dispatch Radio was updated on October 19, 2026 and Crime Maps on October 6, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*