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Best Open Mhz Apps

100+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good open mhz apps. We benchmark 100+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Open Mhz Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OpenMHzOpenMHzFree3.9★ (110)NoNoJul 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (523K)YesYesJul 2026
3CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (28K)YesYesJul 2026
45-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (83K)YesYesJul 2026
5Police Scanner: Radio & FirePolice Scanner: Radio & FireFree3.7★ (3)YesYesJun 2026
6Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDFMobile Scanner App - Scan PDFFree4.8★ (53K)YesYesJul 2026
7Scanner Pro・Scan PDF DocumentsScanner Pro・Scan PDF DocumentsFree4.9★ (332K)NoYesJul 2026
8Scanner App - Scan PDF & DocsScanner App - Scan PDF & DocsFree4.6★ (23K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Open Mhz

OpenMHz#1

OpenMHz by Luke Berndt

Listen to Police & Fire radio
Editor's Choice
📡 News
3.9😐(110 ratings)
Free
#58in 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
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
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio#3

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.

Dispatch audio & alerts
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.9😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in News
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Informative
  • 👍 Useful for keeping up with live dispatch
  • 👍 Appreciate first responders

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Alerts do not work
  • 🐛 AI translation of radio calls is poor
  • 🐛 Outdated information, not live

More Open Mhz apps to explore

4
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
📡 News
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Police Scanner: Radio & Fire
Police Scanner: Radio & Fire
Police Scanner: Radio & Fire
Live Local Dispatch, 911 & EMS
Free

Access live police, fire, and EMS radio feeds from around the world. Enjoy crystal-clear audio, background listening, and smart search capabilities to stay informed about public safety communications.

Live emergency radio feedsCrystal-clear audio qualityBackground listening
📡 News
(3)
free with in-app purchases
6
Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF
Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF
Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF
Document Scanning, Sign & OCR
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and photos into clear PDFs or JPEGs. Extract text with OCR, organize files, and share them securely.

Scan documents, receipts, photos, and booksConvert to PDF, Word, or JPEGOCR text extraction and editing
📊 Productivity
(53K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents
Photo, Doc, Image Converter・ID
Free

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and IDs. Convert images to PDFs, organize your files with smart features, and share them easily. Includes OCR and QR code scanning for enhanced productivity.

High-quality document scanningConvert to PDFOCR and full-text search
💼 Business
(332K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs
Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs
Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs
Convert Photo to PDF Scanner
Free

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them to PDF or other formats. Features smart cropping, auto-enhancement, and real-time scanning for professional-quality results.

Portable scanner appOCR text recognitionConvert photo to PDF
💼 Business
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner
Free

Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

Global interactive map and searchSupport for multiple SDR architecturesScanner mode and OpenMHz archives
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free
10
BTECH UV Programmer
BTECH UV Programmer
BTECH UV Programmer
Seamlessly Control your UV-PRO
Free

Effortlessly manage and customize your BTECH UV-PRO Dual Band Radio. This app enables seamless Bluetooth integration for wireless programming, firmware updates, and real-time data sharing, even offline. Tailor your radio's settings for a personalized communication experience.

Bluetooth radio programmingWireless firmware updatesReal-time data sharing
📊 Productivity
(6)
free
11
RF Circuit Toolbox
RF Circuit Toolbox
RF Circuit Toolbox
by Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
MagicSDR
MagicSDR
MagicSDR
Software-defined radio
$12.99

Explore the radio frequency spectrum with interactive visualizations like panadapters and waterfalls. Demodulate and listen to various radio signals, and collect frequencies. This flexible application supports numerous SDR hardware protocols and offers access to hundreds of global servers for listening without special equipment.

Panadapter and waterfall visualizationAM, SSB, CW, NFM, WFM demodulationFrequency collection
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free
13
VibeSDR
VibeSDR
VibeSDR
Software Defined Radio
$2.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
APS/URSI
APS/URSI
APS/URSI
by Conference Management Services, Inc.
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
UVB-76: Shortwave Buzzer
UVB-76: Shortwave Buzzer
UVB-76: Shortwave Buzzer
by Maxim Oransky
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
16
ClearNode
ClearNode
ClearNode
AllStarLink Node Controller
Free

This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.

Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentialsControl radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume)Connect/disconnect from remote nodes
🔧 Utilities
(31)
free
17
PSKrep - Ham radio reports
PSKrep - Ham radio reports
PSKrep - Ham radio reports
Live Ham Radio Propagation Map
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver
Free

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

Virtual HF bands (10-160m)6m, 2m, and 70cm bandsUSB, LSB, and CW modes
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
free with in-app purchases
19
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Frequency Guide and Handbook
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
20
SmartPLL
SmartPLL
SmartPLL
by Z-Communications
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Open Mhz

What are the best open mhz apps for iPhone?
OpenMHz tops our open mhz apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 110 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top open mhz apps we rank are free to download, including OpenMHz and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
OpenMHz has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 100+ open mhz apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application allows you to listen live to police and fire radio broadcasts from numerous locations across the United States. It provides access to over 225 different city, county, and state radio systems.
Key features include live streaming of police and fire radios, a 30-day archive to listen to past transmissions, and access to over 225 radio systems. It also offers an ad-free experience with no in-app purchases.