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Best Broadcastify Scanner Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Police Scanner is the household name in broadcastify scanner, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Broadcastify Scanner Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)NoYesSep 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (534K)YesYesSep 2026
35-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (88K)YesYesSep 2026
4Police Scanner: Fire RadioPolice Scanner: Fire RadioFree4.7★ (166K)YesYesSep 2026
5Scanner: Document Scan PDF CamScanner: Document Scan PDF CamFree—YesYesMay 2026
6Scanner : Scan and sign pdfScanner : Scan and sign pdfFree5.0★ (3)YesYesMay 2026
7ScannerScannerFree4.6★ (267)NoYesSep 2026
8OCR Scanner App: PDF ScanOCR Scanner App: PDF ScanFree—NoYesSep 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
#27in 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
Police Scanner Radio & Fire#2

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😊(534K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#11in 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
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner#3

5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner by Smartest Apps LLC

Fire, EMS, ATC, Train & CB/Ham
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😐(88K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in News
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Access over 50,000 live audio feeds from police, fire, EMS, air traffic, and more. Stay informed about local and global events with real-time updates, recordings, and live chat features.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable app
  • 👍 Useful for knowing what's happening in the area
  • 🔒 No ads with pro version
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Customizable features like wallpaper

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent audio quality
  • 🐛 Delayed or missing feeds
  • 💡 Limited coverage for certain regions/countries
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

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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 September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 28K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top broadcastify scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner: Crime Radar and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
Police Scanner: Crime Radar has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ broadcastify scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app transforms your iPhone into a professional-grade emergency radio. It allows you to listen to live dispatch audio from police, fire, and EMS services, and features AI transcription to read the audio in real-time. It also provides access to a vast network of live audio feeds and an interactive map of emergencies.
Key features include AI Live Transcription for real-time text of dispatch audio, an Interactive Live Map to locate emergencies, access to over 7,000 Live Feeds including police, fire, and aviation, and 24-Hour Archives to replay past incidents. It also offers crystal clear audio with noise reduction and breaking news alerts.