# IAFF Mobile vs OpenMHz

The clearest difference is rating: OpenMHz at 3.9 against IAFF Mobile's 3.5. OpenMHz also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (59% vs 43%). IAFF Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenMHz holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMHz has 175 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of IAFF Mobile's written reviews are positive against 59% of OpenMHz's.

IAFF Mobile ships an update monthly, OpenMHz every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IAFF Mobile | OpenMHz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaff-mobile/id884513271/reviews) | **[3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **175** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IAFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/880704946) | [Luke Berndt](https://appshunter.io/developer/875880858) |

## What reviewers say

### IAFF Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaff-mobile/id884513271)

This app provides IAFF members with access to their profile, a memorial wall directory, event resources, and communication tools. Members can take notes, set reminders, and receive alerts for events. A special directory is available for IAFF leaders to message other leaders.

**Highlights:** View member profile and digital ID, Access Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Wall, Access event resources and notes, Set event reminders and receive alerts, Message event attendees, Affiliate Leader messaging tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenMHz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

**Highlights:** Live police and fire radio streams, 30-day transmission archive, Over 225 US radio systems, Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🎙️ Access to hard-to-find radio channels and frequencies
- 📚 Archive feature allows listening to past calls and events
- 🎯 Ability to select specific talk groups and agencies
- 🌍 Extensive coverage across USA with many local systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔄 Data not refreshing or getting stuck on old timestamps
- 📵 App stops working after a few days of use
- 🔊 Audio squelching and feedback problems
- ⚠️ Inconsistent autoplay functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and requires force restart
- Archive feature doesn't properly reset when disabled
- Blank screen with no content loading
- Data stuck on old timestamps and not updating
- Logs not displaying or showing blank screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark or favorite systems and talk groups
- Custom group creation and naming
- Search functionality for talk groups instead of scrolling
- Background audio playback when screen is locked
- iPad landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IAFF Mobile free?

IAFF Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenMHz free?

OpenMHz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IAFF Mobile or OpenMHz?

OpenMHz is rated higher. IAFF Mobile averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while OpenMHz averages 3.9 from 175 ratings.

### Do IAFF Mobile or OpenMHz have ads?

Neither IAFF Mobile nor OpenMHz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IAFF Mobile or OpenMHz?

IAFF Mobile ships an update monthly, and OpenMHz every 9 days. Most recently, IAFF Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and OpenMHz on October 27, 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.*