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Best Police Scanner Apps For Citizens

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free police scanner apps for citizens? 20 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Police Scanner Apps For Citizens (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner +Police Scanner +Free4.5★ (101K)YesYesAug 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (530K)YesYesAug 2026
3CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (34K)YesYesAug 2026
45-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (88K)YesYesAug 2026
5Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (515K)NoYesAug 2026
6Police Scanner FreePolice Scanner FreeFree2.1★ (59)NoNoAug 2026
7PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (269K)NoNoAug 2026
8Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Police Scanner Apps For Citizens

Police Scanner +#1

Police Scanner + by Rego Apps

Police, EMS, ATC & Fire Radio
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.5😐(101K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#58in News
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Access over 100,000 free radio stations, including police, fire, EMS, and music. Listen live, record for later, set alarms, and customize your background. Connect with other listeners and share what you're enjoying.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Clear audio quality
  • 🔍 Useful for monitoring local emergencies
  • 📻 Wide selection of radio stations
  • ⏱ Helpful for staying informed in real-time

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of coverage for certain regions
  • 📢 Disruptive and intrusive ads
  • 🔌 App crashes or stops working unexpectedly
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
#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😐(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 Police Scanner Apps For Citizens 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
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Crime Map & Breaking News
Free

Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

Real-time safety alertsLive incident video streamingRegistered offender map
📡 News
(515K)
freemium
6
Police Scanner Free
Police Scanner Free
Police Scanner Free
by AZAT TEKCE
Free

Listen to live police and radio scanner feeds from around the world. Access real-time audio streams from public safety and broadcast sources directly on your device.

Listen to police scannersAccess radio scannersGlobal scanner feeds
🎬 Entertainment
(59)
free
7
PulsePoint Respond
PulsePoint Respond
PulsePoint Respond
Building informed communities
Free

This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

911-connected emergency alertsCPR needed notificationsCommunity incident alerts (fires, floods)
🏥 Medical
(269K)
free
8
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Broadcastify Dispatch Audio
Free

Transform your device into a professional emergency radio. Hear and read live dispatch audio with AI transcription. Access thousands of live feeds, interactive maps, and 24-hour archives for real-time situational awareness.

AI Live TranscriptionInteractive Live Map7,000+ Live Feeds
📡 News
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Police Scanner: Fire Radio
Police Scanner: Fire Radio
Police Scanner: Fire Radio
Live Emergency & Breaking News
Free

Stay informed about live emergency events, breaking news, and public safety alerts. Access thousands of police, fire, and weather radio feeds from around the world. Receive real-time notifications for critical incidents and understand emergency codes.

Live police and fire radio feedsEmergency and breaking news alertsWildfire and weather warnings
📡 News
(164K)
free with in-app purchases
10
ID Scanner: Fake IDs & Age
ID Scanner: Fake IDs & Age
ID Scanner: Fake IDs & Age
Scan for Bar & Clubs, Event
Free
💼 Business
(0)
11
Scanner Cam - photoscanner app
Scanner Cam - photoscanner app
Scanner Cam - photoscanner app
Scan, sign, convert documents
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Rollout Police
Rollout Police
Rollout Police
Built for Patrol Officers
Free
💼 Business
(0)
13
City of Oneida Police Dept NY
City of Oneida Police Dept NY
City of Oneida Police Dept NY
Oneida Police NY
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
14
Police Scanner & EMS Alerts
Police Scanner & EMS Alerts
Police Scanner & EMS Alerts
Live Breaking News, Radio
Free

Stay informed about real-time events with live broadcasts from police, EMS, and fire departments. Access breaking news as it happens, monitor global feeds, and save your favorite channels for instant updates.

Live police dispatch monitoringEMS and fire radio feedsGlobal emergency broadcasts
🔍 Reference
(25)
subscription
15
Police Scanner funny
Police Scanner funny
Police Scanner funny
by yakup gumus
Free

Access a wide variety of police scanner radio streams with a custom player for efficient playback and battery conservation. Streams can resume automatically on startup for quick access to favorite channels.

Extensive police scanner radio streamsCustom radio playerFaster playback
🎬 Entertainment
(4)
free
16
Crestwood Police Department
Crestwood Police Department
Crestwood Police Department
by Village of Crestwood
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Police Scanner Live Radio
Police Scanner Live Radio
Police Scanner Live Radio
Local 911, Fire News Radar App
Free

Listen to live police radio feeds from over 7000 sources worldwide. Advanced AI monitors feeds for significant events, providing real-time alerts and notifications. Stay informed about local news, public safety incidents, and enjoy police radio chatter for entertainment.

Over 7000 live radio feedsAI-powered event alertsReal-time notifications
📡 News
(134)
free with in-app purchases
18
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police, Fire, ATC, AM/FM Radio
Free

Access live audio feeds from police, fire, EMS, and other public safety services. Discover active events, record broadcasts, and rewind live streams. Enjoy a vast collection of stations with background playback and personalized favorites.

Largest collection of AM/FM, police, fire, EMS, and other stationsView active events and current station audioRecord stations for playback and sharing
📡 News
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Scanner Alerts Media
Scanner Alerts Media
Scanner Alerts Media
by Scanner Alerts Media Group LLC
Free
📡 News
(0)
20
RajCop Citizens
RajCop Citizens
RajCop Citizens
by Rajasthan Police
Free

This app connects citizens of Rajasthan with the police for various services. It allows for crime reporting, verification requests, and accessing helplines. Users can also search for stolen vehicles and manage personal profiles.

Crime reportingTenant & servant verificationPolice station directory
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free

FAQ about Police Scanner Apps For Citizens

What are the best police scanner apps for citizens for iPhone?
Police Scanner + tops our police scanner apps for citizens ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 101K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top police scanner apps for citizens we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner + and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
Police Scanner + shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ police scanner apps for citizens on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to listen to over 100,000 free radio stations, including police, fire, EMS, airport, railroad, weather, comedy, talk, and music. You can also record stations, set alarms, and view information about active events.
Key features include listening to a vast collection of stations, recording audio for later playback, setting alarms to wake up to your favorite station, background listening, and the ability to chat with other listeners. It also provides live event information and allows you to save favorite stations.