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Best Radio Reference Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our radio reference list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Radio Reference Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RepeaterBookRepeaterBookFree4.2★ (240)NoYesAug 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (530K)YesYesAug 2026
35-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (88K)YesYesAug 2026
4Radio ReferenceRadio Reference$1.991.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
5OpenMHzOpenMHzFree4.0★ (164)NoNoAug 2026
6myGMRSmyGMRSFree3.5★ (13)YesNoJul 2026
7Ham Radio PrepHam Radio PrepFree4.8★ (2.2K)NoYesAug 2026
8SwR - Global RadioSwR - Global RadioFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Radio Reference

RepeaterBook#1

RepeaterBook by Nicolas Associates Ltd

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.2😊(240 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a comprehensive, offline directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide. Search by various criteria, view detailed information including distance and bearing, and easily submit updates. Optimized for both phones and tablets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient repeater search functionality
  • 📱 Works offline with downloaded database
  • 🗺️ Location-based repeater discovery
  • 👍 Free application with no cost

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Location detection issues and inaccuracies
  • ❌ Missing repeaters in database
  • 📱 iOS version has more issues than Android
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
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner#3

5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner by Smartest Apps LLC

Fire, EMS, ATC, Train & CB/Ham
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😐(88K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent audio quality
  • 🐛 Delayed or missing feeds

More Radio Reference apps to explore

4
Radio Reference
Radio Reference
Radio Reference
by Koral Oztan Schemel
$1.99

This app provides quick access to useful information for radio communication. It offers phonetic spellings, the full phonetic alphabet, Morse code learning, and a lookup for common radio abbreviations and Q signals.

Phonetic spelling lookupPhonetic alphabet referenceMorse code learning
🔍 Reference
(1)
paid
5
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
Listen to Police & Fire radio
Free

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.

Live police and fire radio streams30-day transmission archiveOver 225 US radio systems
📡 News
(164)
free
6
myGMRS
myGMRS
myGMRS
GMRS Repeater Directory
Free

Discover two-way radio repeaters in your local area for General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). Coordinate your own repeaters, look up callsigns, and connect with other nearby users. A GMRS license from the FCC is required to access repeater information.

Find GMRS repeatersCoordinate repeatersLookup callsigns
🔍 Reference
(13)
ad-supported
7
Ham Radio Prep
Ham Radio Prep
Ham Radio Prep
Ham Radio License Study App
Free

Prepare for your ham radio license exams with comprehensive study materials. Access video lessons, track your progress, and take practice tests designed to mirror the official FCC exams for all three license levels.

Covers all 3 license levelsPremium video lessonsProgress tracking per lesson
📚 Education
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
SwR - Global Radio
SwR - Global Radio
SwR - Global Radio
Worldwide online SDR receivers
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
Live radio broadcast directory
Free

Access a vast directory of live FM and AM radio stations from around the world. Stream music, news, sports, podcasts, and talk shows on a single, user-friendly platform. Enjoy global sounds anytime, anywhere.

Global FM/AM radio directoryAccess to 93,000+ stationsStream music, news, sports, podcasts
🎵 Music
(1)
free
10
Scanner Alerts Media
Scanner Alerts Media
Scanner Alerts Media
by Scanner Alerts Media Group LLC
Free
📡 News
(0)
11
Ham Radio Reference
Ham Radio Reference
Ham Radio Reference
by SnecaDev
$1.99

Access essential amateur radio information on the go. Quickly find Q signals, grid squares, band plans, Morse code, and phonetic alphabets. Includes electronic formulas and calculators for common radio calculations.

US & Canadian Amateur Band LimitsCountry CodesBand Plans (ARRL, ARC, IARU)
🔍 Reference
(15)
paid
12
DAZ Radio
DAZ Radio
DAZ Radio
Radio run by humans, not code
Free

Experience a 24-hour internet radio station curated by real people, not algorithms. Instantly tune into live shows hosted by individuals with unique tastes, offering a personalized listening experience without sign-up or autoplay.

Live, always-on streamingReal-time show scheduleHost profiles and bios
🎵 Music
(1)
free
13
Police Scanner +
Police Scanner +
Police Scanner +
Police, EMS, ATC & Fire Radio
Free

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.

Listen to 100,000+ radio stationsRecord stations for playbackSet wake-up alarms
📡 News
(101K)
free with in-app purchases
14
1650 OLDIES RADIO
1650 OLDIES RADIO
1650 OLDIES RADIO
by Robert Amos
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
15
WSPR Radio
WSPR Radio
WSPR Radio
Radio & Music, DJ Chat & more
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
16
WMMC Radio
WMMC Radio
WMMC Radio
Radio & Music, DJ Chat & more
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
17
Eagle Radio 101.5
Eagle Radio 101.5
Eagle Radio 101.5
by NewWard Development LLC
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
18
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Your Stations, News, Podcasts
Free

Access your favorite radio stations, live sports talk, news, and podcasts all in one free application. Enjoy on-demand content, exclusive extras, and save your preferred audio for later listening.

Live sports talk and play-by-playLocal and national news radioOn-demand music stations
🎵 Music
(92K)
free with in-app purchases
19
HamPrep: Ham Radio License
HamPrep: Ham Radio License
HamPrep: Ham Radio License
Technician Exam Prep, Practice
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
20
KNWD Radio
KNWD Radio
KNWD Radio
Radio & Music, DJ Chat & more
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

FAQ about Radio Reference

What are the best radio reference apps for iPhone?
RepeaterBook tops our radio reference apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 240 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top radio reference apps we rank are free to download, including RepeaterBook and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
RepeaterBook has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ radio reference apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RepeaterBook is a comprehensive, offline directory for amateur radio repeaters worldwide. It allows users to easily find repeaters, view detailed information about them, and even submit updates to the database. The app is designed to be fast, flexible, and reliable for amateur radio operators.
Key features include an offline global repeater directory, comprehensive search and filtering options by town, call sign, frequency, and more. It displays distance, heading, and full repeater details, supports portrait and landscape views on phones and tablets, and allows users to submit updates directly.

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