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Best Broadcastify Scanner Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Police Scanner is the household name in broadcastify scanner, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Broadcastify Scanner Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)NoYesOct 2026
2Squawster - Police ScannerSquawster - Police ScannerFree4.4★ (120)YesYesOct 2026
3Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (537K)YesYesOct 2026
45-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (89K)YesYesOct 2026
5Police Scanner: Fire RadioPolice Scanner: Fire RadioFree4.7★ (167K)YesYesOct 2026
6JotNot Scanner App ProJotNot Scanner App Pro$6.994.9★ (30K)NoYesOct 2026
7Doc Scanner To PDFDoc Scanner To PDFFree——NoSep 2026
8JotNot Scanner AppJotNot Scanner AppFree4.9★ (14K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Broadcastify Scanner

Police Scanner: Crime Radar#1

Police Scanner: Crime Radar by Sepia Software LLC

Broadcastify Dispatch Audio
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#42in News
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Transform your device into a professional emergency radio. Hear and read live dispatch audio with AI transcription. Access thousands of live feeds, interactive maps, and 24-hour archives for real-time situational awareness.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🔍 Helpful for situational awareness
  • 🔊 Clear audio quality
  • 📡 Wide coverage of channels
  • 🤝 Useful for retired first responders

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Issues with favorite channels
  • 🔇 Sound quality problems
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🤬 Aggressive advertising
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
Squawster - Police Scanner#2

Squawster - Police Scanner by RadioReference.com LLC

Police Scanner Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.4(120 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#16in News
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Listen to live public-safety radio feeds and receive real-time alerts for major incidents nationwide. Discover active events near you and follow specific areas or event types for instant notifications. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like live talkgroup scanning and archived recordings.

Police Scanner Radio & Fire#3

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😊(537K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in News
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Listen to live police, fire, and emergency radio broadcasts from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and stay informed about local events and major national incidents in real time.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🔒 Helpful during emergencies
  • ⭐ Excellent app
  • 🌟 Love the app

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent coverage
  • 🔇 Audio issues
  • 🚧 Buggy
  • 💰 Aggressive ads
  • 🙄 Subscription model

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FAQ about Broadcastify Scanner

What are the best broadcastify scanner apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar tops our broadcastify scanner apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 28K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top broadcastify scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner: Crime Radar and Squawster - Police Scanner.
Police Scanner: Crime Radar has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ broadcastify scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.