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Best Local Fm Radio Scanner Apps

223+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Finding the right local fm radio scanner apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 223+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Local Fm Radio Scanner Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner + Fire RadioPolice Scanner + Fire RadioFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesSep 2026
2Police Scanner +Police Scanner +Free4.5★ (101K)YesYesSep 2026
3Radio App - Simple Radio TunerRadio App - Simple Radio TunerFree4.3★ (13K)NoYesSep 2026
4OpenMHzOpenMHzFree4.0★ (164)NoNoSep 2026
5Police Radio Scanner +Police Radio Scanner +Free was $2.991.7★ (6)YesYesSep 2026
6Police Scanner Radio 2025Police Scanner Radio 2025Free4.6★ (587)YesYesSep 2026
7Action Scanner Police RadioAction Scanner Police RadioFree4.4★ (101)NoYesSep 2026
8Police Scanner - Live GlobePolice Scanner - Live GlobeFree4.0★ (4)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Local Fm Radio Scanner

Police Scanner + Fire Radio#1

Police Scanner + Fire Radio by Rego Apps

Police, Fire, ATC, AM/FM Radio
Editor's Choice
📡 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 +#2

Police Scanner + by Rego Apps

Police, EMS, ATC & Fire Radio
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5😐(101K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#67in 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
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner#3

Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner by TCV Technology Company Limited

FM & AM Radio around the World
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream local and international FM/AM radio stations from around the world. Access over 100,000 stations covering music, sports, news, and more. Save favorites and listen in the background.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Able to find local radio stations
  • 🚀 Extremely simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent music station
  • 👍 Good app to listen to live sports and news
  • 👍 Nice radio

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Many stations not working or missing
  • 🔒 Requires premium for full access
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't allow scanning the dial
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as an actual tuner

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FAQ about Local Fm Radio Scanner

What are the best local fm radio scanner apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner + Fire Radio tops our local fm radio scanner apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top local fm radio scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner + Fire Radio and Police Scanner +.
Police Scanner + Fire Radio has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 223+ local fm radio scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides live audio feeds from a wide variety of stations, including police, fire, EMS, and general AM/FM radio. You can listen to ongoing events, record broadcasts, and access archives of past transmissions.
Key features include the largest collection of stations, the ability to see active events and the station broadcasting them, recording capabilities, rewind functionality for live streams, sleep timers, and background playback. You can also save favorite stations and search by various criteria.