Best Police And Ems Scanner Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free police and ems scanner apps? 20 of our 233+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Police And Ems Scanner Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner: Fire RadioPolice Scanner: Fire RadioFree4.7★ (168K)YesYesNov 2026
25-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (90K)YesYesNov 2026
3Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)NoYesNov 2026
4PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (278K)NoNoNov 2026
5Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (539K)YesYesNov 2026
6Police Scanner Radio LivePolice Scanner Radio LiveFree3.3★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
7OpenMHzOpenMHzFree3.9★ (175)NoNoOct 2026
8Police Scanner - Live GlobePolice Scanner - Live GlobeFree3.6★ (11)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Police And Ems Scanner

Police Scanner: Fire Radio#1

Police Scanner: Fire Radio by Guru Network Limited Inc.

Live Emergency & Breaking News
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.7😐(168K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#14in News
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Stay informed about public safety, breaking news, and emergencies with live feeds of police, fire, and other critical radio communications. Get real-time alerts for wildfires, weather, and local events, and access a vast library of global scanner channels.

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
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner#2

5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner by Smartest Apps LLC

Fire, EMS, ATC, Train & CB/Ham
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😐(90K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#19in News
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable app
  • 👍 Useful for knowing what's happening in the area
  • 🔒 No ads with pro version
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Customizable features like wallpaper

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent audio quality
  • 🐛 Delayed or missing feeds
  • 💡 Limited coverage for certain regions/countries
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
Police Scanner: Crime Radar#3

Police Scanner: Crime Radar by Sepia Software LLC

Broadcastify Dispatch Audio
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#40in News
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Transform your device into a professional emergency radio with live audio feeds and real-time AI-powered transcriptions. Stay informed about local safety, breaking news, and public safety dispatches with clear audio and an interactive map.

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

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FAQ about Police And Ems Scanner

What are the best police and ems scanner apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner: Fire Radio tops our police and ems scanner apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 168K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top police and ems scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner: Fire Radio and 5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner.
Police Scanner: Fire Radio shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 233+ police and ems scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.