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Best Open Mhz Apps

98+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good open mhz apps. We benchmark 98+ 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OpenMHzOpenMHzFree4.0★ (164)NoNoAug 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (530K)YesYesSep 2026
3CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (34K)YesYesSep 2026
45-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (88K)YesYesSep 2026
5Police Scanner: Live 911 RadioPolice Scanner: Live 911 RadioFree3.7★ (3)YesYesAug 2026
6BTECH UV ProgrammerBTECH UV ProgrammerFree4.0★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
7Echo: Global SDR ReceiverEcho: Global SDR ReceiverFree5.0★ (18)NoNoAug 2026
8SwR - Global RadioSwR - Global RadioFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Open Mhz

OpenMHz#1

OpenMHz by Luke Berndt

Listen to Police & Fire radio
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.0😐(164 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
Police Scanner Radio & Fire#2

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😊(530K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#11in 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😐(34K 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, ATC, Train & CB/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
(88K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Police Scanner: Live 911 Radio
Police Scanner: Live 911 Radio
Police Scanner: Live 911 Radio
Crime, Fire & EMS Dispatch
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
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
7
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
8
SwR - Global Radio
SwR - Global Radio
SwR - Global Radio
Worldwide online SDR receivers
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
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
(32)
free
10
OpenTune: FM Radio No Ads
OpenTune: FM Radio No Ads
OpenTune: FM Radio No Ads
AM tuner, world news & talk
Free

Access thousands of global internet radio stations for music, news, and podcasts. Enjoy high-quality, ad-free streaming with features like background playback, sleep timers, and personalized favorites. Discover sounds from over 200 countries in an elegant, private, and easy-to-use interface.

Thousands of global radio stationsMusic, news, and podcast streamingAd-free and private listening
🎵 Music
(88)
free
11
MagicSDR: SDR Radio Receiver
MagicSDR: SDR Radio Receiver
MagicSDR: SDR Radio Receiver
Shortwave, Ham Radio & KiwiSDR
$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
12
CoronaSDR: RTL-SDR Client
CoronaSDR: RTL-SDR Client
CoronaSDR: RTL-SDR Client
Low-Latency rtl_tcp Receiver
Free

This application allows users to connect to and control RTL-SDR servers on their local network. It provides live spectrum and waterfall displays, various demodulation modes, and DSP controls for audio filtering and signal tuning. Users can save favorite stations and adjust RF settings.

Live spectrum and waterfall displayMultiple demodulation modes (AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW)DSP controls (squelch, AGC, filters)
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
13
Cevo Go
Cevo Go
Cevo Go
by Enterprise Wireless Alliance
Free

Streamline FCC land mobile radio license applications with rapid frequency coordination. Submit new applications or modify existing ones in minutes, not days. The app guides you through a simple three-step process for EWA-certified radio frequencies.

Apply for new FCC licensesModify existing FCC licensesInstant frequency coordination
💼 Business
(5)
free
14
SmartPLL
SmartPLL
SmartPLL
by Z-Communications
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
HINT Control
HINT Control
HINT Control
Simple access to your gateway
Free

Manage your T-Mobile Home Internet gateway with advanced features. Control WiFi settings, view statistics, and more. This app is not affiliated with T-Mobile.

Advanced statisticsWiFi radio controlSSID management
🔧 Utilities
(87)
free
16
Practical Wireless
Practical Wireless
Practical Wireless
#1 Amateur Radio publication
Free

This publication caters to licensed radio amateurs with a focus on practical construction and current hobby developments. It features news, equipment reviews, projects, and articles on various aspects of amateur radio, from HF to satellite operation.

Practical constructional articlesLatest radio equipment reviewsAmateur radio news
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(17)
free with in-app purchases
17
転職・求人はスタンバイ バイトや転職、求人、就職、仕事探し
転職・求人はスタンバイ バイトや転職、求人、就職、仕事探し
転職・求人はスタンバイ バイトや転職、求人、就職、仕事探し
アルバイト・転職 サイト・ハローワーク求人から仕事を一括検索
Free

This app aggregates job listings from numerous major job sites, allowing users to search for full-time, part-time, and freelance positions. It offers advanced filtering by location, employment type, and specific conditions, with options to save searches and favorite listings.

Aggregated job search from multiple sitesSearch by employment type (full-time, part-time, freelance)Keyword and location-based search
💼 Business
(5)
ad-supported
18
MHz
MHz
MHz
Frequency Finder
$2.99

This app provides touring engineers and musicians with essential information on wireless microphone frequencies and regulations worldwide. It helps users navigate changing frequency availability due to digital TV and LTE bands, offering country-specific overviews and location-based white-space frequency checks.

Worldwide frequency regulationsCountry-specific overviewsLocation-based white-space frequency checks
💼 Business
(0)
paid
19
Spectral Bands: SDR Client
Spectral Bands: SDR Client
Spectral Bands: SDR Client
RTL-SDR & WebSDR Signal Client
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Radar Analysis Toolbox
Radar Analysis Toolbox
Radar Analysis Toolbox
The infield equation solver
$1.99

This application provides RF engineers with over 60 interactive equations for quick field calculations. Easily input variables, solve equations, and plot results to validate performance estimates and signal-to-noise ratios on the go.

Over 60 interactive equationsInput variables and solvePlot equation results
💼 Business
(5)
paid

FAQ about Open Mhz

What are the best open mhz apps for iPhone?
OpenMHz tops our open mhz apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 164 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 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 August 2026.
We track 98+ open mhz apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.