Best Police Scanner Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Police Scanner Radio & Fire, this is the deeper bench. 244+ police scanner apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Police Scanner Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (538K)YesYesNov 2026
25-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (90K)YesYesNov 2026
3Police Scanner: Fire RadioPolice Scanner: Fire RadioFree4.7★ (167K)YesYesNov 2026
4CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (47K)YesYesNov 2026
5Police Scanner +Police Scanner +Free4.5★ (102K)YesYesNov 2026
6Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)NoYesNov 2026
7Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (525K)NoYesNov 2026
8Police Scanner App, live radioPolice Scanner App, live radioFree4.6★ (3K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Police Scanner

Police Scanner Radio & Fire#1

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😊(538K 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
  • 🌟 Love the app

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent coverage
  • 🔇 Audio issues
  • 🚧 Buggy
  • 💰 Aggressive ads
  • 🙄 Subscription model
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
#18in 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: Fire Radio#3

Police Scanner: Fire Radio by Guru Network Limited Inc.

Live Emergency & Breaking News
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😐(167K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in 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

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FAQ about Police Scanner

What are the best police scanner apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner Radio & Fire tops our police scanner apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 538K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top police scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner Radio & Fire and 5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner.
Police Scanner Radio & Fire shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ police scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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