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Best Open Mhz Apps

87+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good open mhz apps. We benchmark 87+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Open Mhz

OpenMHz#1

OpenMHz by Luke Berndt

Listen to Police & Fire radio
Editor's Choice
šŸ“” News
3.9šŸ˜(110 ratings)
Free
#56in 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

  • šŸ’° Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
  • šŸŽ™ļø Access to hard-to-find radio channels and frequencies
  • šŸ“š Archive feature allows listening to past calls and events
  • šŸŽÆ Ability to select specific talk groups and agencies

Room to Improve

  • šŸ› Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • šŸ”„ Data not refreshing or getting stuck on old timestamps
  • šŸ“µ 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
šŸ“” News
4.6šŸ˜Š(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

  • šŸš€ Great app
  • šŸ‘ Useful features
  • šŸ”’ Helpful during emergencies
  • ā­ Excellent app

Room to Improve

  • šŸ” Inconsistent coverage
  • šŸ”‡ Audio issues
  • šŸš§ Buggy
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio#3

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.

Dispatch audio & alerts
Worth Considering
šŸ“” News
4.9šŸ˜(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in 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

  • šŸ‘ Informative
  • šŸ‘ Useful for keeping up with live dispatch
  • šŸ‘ Appreciate first responders

Room to Improve

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  • šŸ› Outdated information, not live

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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
šŸ“” 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
šŸ“” News
(3)
free with in-app purchases
6
Mobile Master-CPU Master
Mobile Master-CPU Master
Mobile Master-CPU Master
Measure real cpu frequency
Free

This free utility app provides detailed information about your device's hardware and software. It measures real CPU frequency, frequency reduction, and offers insights into your screen, battery, network, GPU, RAM, and sensors.

Measure real CPU frequencyMonitor frequency reductionView CPU, GPU, and RAM details
šŸ”§ Utilities
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free with in-app purchases
7
PulseModem A
PulseModem A
PulseModem A
Send & receive AX.25 APRS
Free

This application acts as an APRS client, enabling licensed amateur radio operators to send and receive location data and messages. It supports direct connection to the APRS-IS network or transmission via VHF amateur radio, with an optional off-the-grid mode.

APRS client functionalitySend and receive location dataSend and receive messages
āœˆļø Travel
(35)
free
8
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
šŸ“Š Productivity
(6)
free
9
My Citizen App
My Citizen App
My Citizen App
Your Citizen Watch information
Free

Easily manage your Citizen watch ownership. Identify your timepiece using tag scan, watch scan, or manual entry. Access setting instructions, activate your warranty, and store proof of purchase all within the app.

Watch identification (tag, watch, manual)Access setting instructionsActivate warranty
šŸŒŸ Lifestyle
(25K)
free
10
QR Code & Barcode Reader Ā©
QR Code & Barcode Reader Ā©
QR Code & Barcode Reader Ā©
QR & Barcode Reader
Free

This app quickly scans and reads all types of QR codes and barcodes. It also functions as a QR code generator for various data types and allows for price comparison of product barcodes. No internet connection is needed for scanning.

Fastest QR code and barcode scanningQR code and barcode generatorSupports all QR and barcode formats
šŸ”§ Utilities
(235)
free with in-app purchases
11
OpenTune: FM Radio No Ads
OpenTune: FM Radio No Ads
OpenTune: FM Radio No Ads
Global music & news, ad-free
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
šŸŽµ Music
(61)
free
12
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
šŸŒ Social Networking
(0)
free with in-app purchases
13
SpotCrime+
SpotCrime+
SpotCrime+
by ReportSee Inc.
Free

Access real-time crime information and alerts across the US, UK, and Canada. View a crime map with details on various incidents like robberies, thefts, and assaults. Pinpoint your location to get breaking crime stories and neighborhood safety updates.

Real-time crime informationCrime alertsCrime map with incident details
šŸŒŸ Lifestyle
(681)
ad-supported
14
CITIZEN CONNECTED
CITIZEN CONNECTED
CITIZEN CONNECTED
by CITIZEN WATCH CO.,LTD
Free

Connect your Citizen CZ Smart hybrid or touchscreen smartwatch to your smartphone. Track your daily activities like steps, sleep, workouts, and heart rate. Receive notifications and control music directly from your wrist.

Activity monitoring (steps, sleep, workouts, heart rate)Workout tracking and recapsReceive calls, texts, and app notifications
šŸŒŸ Lifestyle
(3.2K)
free
15
Spectrum SDR (RTL-SDR)
Spectrum SDR (RTL-SDR)
Spectrum SDR (RTL-SDR)
Software Defined Radio
Free
šŸ”§ Utilities
(0)
16
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
šŸ”§ Utilities
(18)
free
17
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
šŸ“° Magazines & Newspapers
(16)
free with in-app purchases
18
DX Alerts
DX Alerts
DX Alerts
by Tavlikos Software LTD
Free

This app provides ham radio operators with a mobile DX cluster tool. It allows users to submit new spots, set alerts for specific callsigns or prefixes, and receive notifications even when the app is not running. It is designed for easy use on mobile devices and tablets.

Mobile DX cluster accessSubmit new spotsCallsign and prefix alerts
šŸŒŸ Lifestyle
(8)
free
19
RF Circuit Toolbox
RF Circuit Toolbox
RF Circuit Toolbox
by Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Free
šŸ“š Education
(0)
20
Ham Mixer Mobile
Ham Mixer Mobile
Ham Mixer Mobile
Transceiver Remote Control
Free
šŸ”§ Utilities
(0)