# FredScanner Pro vs ThinLine Radio Scanner

The clearest difference is price: ThinLine Radio Scanner at Free against FredScanner Pro's $0.99. ThinLine Radio Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (322 vs 10). FredScanner Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ThinLine Radio Scanner is free to download; FredScanner Pro costs $0.99 up front. ThinLine Radio Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FredScanner Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FredScanner Pro against 4.5 for ThinLine Radio Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinLine Radio Scanner has 322 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of FredScanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 68% of ThinLine Radio Scanner's.

FredScanner Pro ships an update every 4 months, ThinLine Radio Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FredScanner Pro | ThinLine Radio Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fredscanner-pro/id688481023/reviews) | **[4.5 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinline-radio-scanner/id6740734031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **322** |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WaveJam Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709502031) | [Thinline Dynamic Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791342220) |

## What reviewers say

### FredScanner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fredscanner-pro/id688481023)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Access live audio streams of police, fire, rescue, and highway communications for Frederick, Maryland. Choose specific feeds for fire, airport, or general police activity with minimal delay. Includes live traffic reports and webcams.

**Highlights:** Live audio streams, Fire, Police, Airport feeds, Minimal audio delay, CarPlay enabled, Live traffic reports, Frederick County webcams

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThinLine Radio Scanner

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

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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FredScanner Pro free?

FredScanner Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThinLine Radio Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FredScanner Pro or ThinLine Radio Scanner?

ThinLine Radio Scanner is rated higher. FredScanner Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ThinLine Radio Scanner averages 4.5 from 322 ratings.

### Do FredScanner Pro or ThinLine Radio Scanner have ads?

ThinLine Radio Scanner shows ads; FredScanner Pro does not.

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

FredScanner Pro ships an update every 4 months, and ThinLine Radio Scanner weekly. Most recently, FredScanner Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and ThinLine Radio Scanner on October 25, 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.*