Best Free Police Scanner Apps For Citizens

4.6😐(28K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#32in 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: Fire Radio by Guru Network Limited Inc.

Live Emergency & Breaking News

Strong Contender

Citizen: Safety & Live Video

4.7😐(164K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#15in News

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

Police Scanner Free by AZAT TEKCE

Worth Considering

🎬 Entertainment

2.1(59 ratings)

Free

Listen to live police and radio scanner feeds from around the world. Access real-time audio streams from public safety and broadcast sources directly on your device.

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Crime Map & Breaking News

Real-time safety alertsLive incident video streamingRegistered offender map

Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner

(517K)

freemium

Fire, EMS, ATC, Train & CB/Ham

Live audio feedsRecord and share audioLive captions

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.

free with in-app purchases

(88K)

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

Dispatch audio & alerts

AI-powered incident summarizationInteractive safety mapLive first-responder audio

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.

Police Scanner Radio & Fire

(38K)

free

Live Breaking News & Alerts

Live police and fire scanner broadcastsBreaking news alertsLocal and national event updates

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.

free with in-app purchases

(531K)

Police Scanner +

Police, EMS, ATC & Fire Radio

Listen to 100,000+ radio stationsRecord stations for playbackSet wake-up alarms

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.

free with in-app purchases

(101K)

Police Scanner Radio Live

Breaking News & EMS Alerts

Real-time public safety communicationsLive audio feedsPolice, fire, and EMS channels

Access real-time public safety communications, including police, fire, and EMS broadcasts. Monitor live events and emergencies globally with clear audio feeds and reliable streams. Stay informed about your community and critical incidents as they happen.

📊 Productivity

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subscription

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Built for Patrol Officers

💼 Business

Police live radio scanners - Listen to the best police scanner feeds from all over the world

by Nina Maibach

Live police, fire, EMS feedsNOAA radar and weather alertsBackground listening support

Access a vast collection of live radio scanner feeds, including police, fire, EMS, and weather alerts. Enjoy background listening and a simple interface with no registration required. This app offers exclusive content and is continuously updated with new stations.

Pierce County Scanner

Police and Fire Dispatch

Live audio streamingSearchable transcriptsHistorical playback

Listen live to police and fire dispatch audio from Pierce and King County, Washington. Search transcripts and go back in time to review past transmissions. This app provides access to P25 Phase 2 transmissions captured by volunteer-operated radios.

by Riccardo Scanavacca

🔧 Utilities

Unseen Scanner: Detect Device

Covert Detector WiFi Analyzer

Access a wide variety of police scanner radio streams with a custom player for efficient playback and battery conservation. Streams can resume automatically on startup for quick access to favorite channels.

Extensive police scanner radio streamsCustom radio playerFaster playback

by Scanner Alerts Media Group LLC