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Best Emergency Scanner Radio Apps

208+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Police Scanner +, this is the deeper bench. 208+ emergency scanner radio apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Emergency Scanner Radio Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner +Police Scanner +Free4.5★ (101K)YesYesSep 2026
2Police Scanner + Fire RadioPolice Scanner + Fire RadioFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesSep 2026
3Police Scanner: Fire RadioPolice Scanner: Fire RadioFree4.7★ (164K)YesYesSep 2026
4Crime Radar: Police ScannerCrime Radar: Police ScannerFree4.4★ (94)NoYesSep 2026
5Police Scanner - Live GlobePolice Scanner - Live GlobeFree4.0★ (4)NoYesSep 2026
6OpenMHzOpenMHzFree4.0★ (164)NoNoSep 2026
7Police Scanner Live RadioPolice Scanner Live RadioFree4.4★ (134)NoYesSep 2026
8Police Scanner Radio: Fire&EMSPolice Scanner Radio: Fire&EMSFree4.7★ (57)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Emergency Scanner Radio

Police Scanner +#1

Police Scanner + by Rego Apps

Police, EMS, ATC & Fire Radio
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.5😐(101K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#71in News
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Access over 100,000 free radio stations, including police, fire, EMS, and music. Listen live, record for later, set alarms, and customize your background. Connect with other listeners and share what you're enjoying.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Clear audio quality
  • 🔍 Useful for monitoring local emergencies
  • 📻 Wide selection of radio stations
  • ⏱ Helpful for staying informed in real-time

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of coverage for certain regions
  • 📢 Disruptive and intrusive ads
  • 🔌 App crashes or stops working unexpectedly
  • 🔀 Difficulty switching between channels
Police Scanner + Fire Radio#2

Police Scanner + Fire Radio by Rego Apps

Police, Fire, ATC, AM/FM Radio
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😐(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access live audio feeds from police, fire, EMS, and other public safety services. Discover active events, record broadcasts, and rewind live streams. Enjoy a vast collection of stations with background playback and personalized favorites.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Endless possibilities
  • 🌐 Able to listen to radio stations globally
  • 💡 Helpful during emergencies and natural disasters
  • 🔍 Provides insight into local police/fire department activities

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • 🔇 Audio quality issues, including cutting out and echoing
  • 🔍 Limited local coverage in some areas
  • 💰 Subscription model with hidden fees
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
Police Scanner: Fire Radio#3

Police Scanner: Fire Radio by Guru Network Limited Inc.

Live Emergency & Breaking News
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😐(164K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#14in News
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Stay informed about live emergency events, breaking news, and public safety alerts. Access thousands of police, fire, and weather radio feeds from around the world. Receive real-time notifications for critical incidents and understand emergency codes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Clear and accurate audio
  • 📡 Wide selection of channels
  • 💡 Useful alert feature
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Ability to listen to local and national channels

Room to Improve

  • 🔔 Excessive notifications/alerts
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Channels going offline
  • 🔌 Subscription issues/charges
  • 🔍 Limited local channel coverage

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FAQ about Emergency Scanner Radio

What are the best emergency scanner radio apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner + tops our emergency scanner radio apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 101K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top emergency scanner radio apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner + and Police Scanner + Fire Radio.
Police Scanner + shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 208+ emergency scanner radio apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to listen to over 100,000 free radio stations, including police, fire, EMS, airport, railroad, weather, comedy, talk, and music. You can also record stations, set alarms, and view information about active events.
Key features include listening to a vast collection of stations, recording audio for later playback, setting alarms to wake up to your favorite station, background listening, and the ability to chat with other listeners. It also provides live event information and allows you to save favorite stations.