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Best First Responder Scanner Apps

198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best first responder scanner apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 198+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for First Responder Scanner

PulsePoint Respond#1

PulsePoint Respond by PulsePoint Foundation

Building informed communities
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(258K ratings)
Free
#45in Medical
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This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Instant notifications
  • 📍 Detailed incident location
  • 💡 Customizable notifications
  • 🚑 Helpful for first responders

Room to Improve

  • 🗺️ Lack of location filtering
  • 🔇 Inconsistent notification reliability
  • 🌍 Limited coverage in Canada/other countries
Police Scanner Radio & Fire#2

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😊(523K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent coverage
  • 🔇 Audio issues
  • 🚧 Buggy
OpenMHz#3

OpenMHz by Luke Berndt

Listen to Police & Fire radio
Worth Considering
📡 News
3.9😐(110 ratings)
Free
#57in News
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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.

What We Love

  • 💰 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔄 Data not refreshing or getting stuck on old timestamps
  • 📵 App stops working after a few days of use

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5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
+ Fire, EMS, Air, Train & Ham
Free

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.

Live audio feedsRecord and share audioLive captions
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5
Emergency Incidents with Radio
Emergency Incidents with Radio
Emergency Incidents with Radio
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio
Free

Access real-time emergency incident data nationwide, including fire, EMS, and traffic. Listen to live police, fire, and EMS radio feeds, and monitor NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts. Plan your routes to avoid delays and stay informed about unfolding events.

Nationwide live radio streams (Police, Fire, EMS)Map of current emergency incidentsIncident details with responding units
📡 News
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6
Police Scanner: Fire Radio
Police Scanner: Fire Radio
Police Scanner: Fire Radio
Live Emergency & Breaking News
Free

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.

Live police and fire radio feedsEmergency and breaking news alertsWildfire and weather warnings
📡 News
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7
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
Dispatch audio & alerts
Free

This app monitors first-responder audio using AI to summarize and map potential public safety incidents. Users can view an interactive map, listen to live dispatch audio, and receive customized alerts for events like wildfires or police activity.

AI-powered incident summarizationInteractive safety mapLive first-responder audio
📡 News
(26K)
free
8
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Powered by Broadcastify
Free

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.

AI Live TranscriptionInteractive Live Map7,000+ Live Feeds
📡 News
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Live Police, EMS & Fire Radio
Free

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.

Largest collection of AM/FM, police, fire, EMS, and other stationsView active events and current station audioRecord stations for playback and sharing
📡 News
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Fire Department Radio＋Scanner
Fire Department Radio＋Scanner
Fire Department Radio＋Scanner
Hear Local FD In Live Action!
Free

Listen to live radio communications from local fire departments in real-time. Stay informed about firefighting operations and gain insights into the work of first responders. Designed with a user-friendly interface for easy navigation and access to live updates.

Real-time firefighter radio broadcastsUser-friendly interfaceLocal fire department activity insights
📡 News
(399)
free with in-app purchases
11
Police Scanner Radio: Fire&EMS
Police Scanner Radio: Fire&EMS
Police Scanner Radio: Fire&EMS
Live Local Dispatch & News
Free
📡 News
(39)
12
Police Scanner +
Police Scanner +
Police Scanner +
Police, EMS, ATC & Fire Radio
Free

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.

Listen to 100,000+ radio stationsRecord stations for playbackSet wake-up alarms
📡 News
(100K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Police Scanner Radio 2025
Police Scanner Radio 2025
Police Scanner Radio 2025
Radio & Fire Live News
Free

Access thousands of live police, fire, and radio scanner feeds from around the world. Stay informed about public safety in your area with crystal clear audio. Features include state-based station finding, listener counts, favorites, and a sleep timer.

Live scanner feedsGlobal station directoryState-based station search
🔧 Utilities
(587)
free with in-app purchases
14
JotNot Scanner App
JotNot Scanner App
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PDF scanner app for documents
Free

Digitize paper documents with advanced image processing for crisp, clear scans. This app allows you to scan anything, extract text with OCR, and easily share or save your documents to cloud storage. Organize and protect your digital files with advanced features.

Advanced image processing for clear scansOCR text extractionCloud storage integration
📊 Productivity
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Car/truck routes. Radar alerts
Free

This app provides real-time speed camera alerts, traffic updates, and speed limit notifications for various vehicle types. It helps drivers avoid fines and hazards with community-sourced information and offline navigation capabilities.

Real-time speed camera alertsOffline GPS navigationSpeed limit notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(96K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Scan App +
Scan App +
Scan App +
Document Scan to PDF
Free

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them into high-quality PDFs. Easily share your scans via email or cloud storage services.

Portable document scannerConvert to PDFHigh-quality scans
💼 Business
(7K)
free with in-app purchases
17
JotNot Scanner App Pro
JotNot Scanner App Pro
JotNot Scanner App Pro
PDF scanner app for documents
$6.99

Transform paper documents into crisp, clear digital files with advanced image processing. Digitize anything from receipts to sheet music, extract text with OCR, and securely store or share your scans. Simplify your life by eliminating paper clutter.

Advanced image processing for crisp scansOCR text extractionCloud storage integration
💼 Business
(30K)
paid
18
Scanner: Scan Documents
Scanner: Scan Documents
Scanner: Scan Documents
PDF Scanner App
Free

Transform your device into a portable scanner to digitize any printed document. Easily scan, edit, e-sign, and share documents as PDFs. Features high-resolution scans, OCR technology, and multi-page support for efficient document management.

High resolution scansOCR technologyMulti-page PDF support
💼 Business
(6.8K)
subscription
19
pdf scanner-cam scan app
pdf scanner-cam scan app
pdf scanner-cam scan app
Document scanner&photo scan
Free

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, convert, and manage documents, receipts, and photos into clear, sharp images or PDFs. Advanced processing ensures readability, and OCR allows for text extraction.

Scan documents, photos, receiptsConvert to PDFBatch scanning
💼 Business
(766)
free with in-app purchases
20
Scanner: Scan Documents·
Scanner: Scan Documents·
Scanner: Scan Documents·
by Sitou Advertising SLU
Free

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan, save, and share documents in various formats, with advanced features like text recognition and electronic signatures. Go paperless and keep all your important files securely on your device.

Document scanningElectronic signatureText recognition (OCR)
💼 Business
(9.8K)
freemium