Best Radio Reference Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

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

Compare top Radio Reference Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Squawster - Police ScannerSquawster - Police ScannerFree4.5★ (197)YesYesOct 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (538K)YesYesNov 2026
3RepeaterBookRepeaterBookFree4.2★ (247)NoYesNov 2026
4Radio ReferenceRadio Reference$1.991.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
5OpenMHzOpenMHzFree3.9★ (175)NoNoOct 2026
65-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (90K)YesYesNov 2026
7myGMRSmyGMRSFree3.8★ (17)YesNoOct 2026
81650 OLDIES RADIO1650 OLDIES RADIOFree4.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Radio Reference

Squawster - Police Scanner#1

Squawster - Police Scanner by RadioReference.com LLC

Police Scanner Alerts
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.5(197 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#15in News
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Listen to live public-safety radio feeds and receive real-time alerts for major incidents nationwide. Discover active events near you and follow specific areas or event types for instant notifications. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like live talkgroup scanning and archived recordings.

Police Scanner Radio & Fire#2

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 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
4.2😊(247 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive, offline directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide. It allows users to easily search, filter, and sort repeater information based on various criteria, and submit updates to the community database.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient repeater search functionality
  • 📱 Works offline with downloaded database
  • 🗺️ Location-based repeater discovery
  • 👍 Free application with no cost
  • 🔄 Regular database updates maintained
  • 📊 Comprehensive repeater information available
  • 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 💬 Developer responds to user feedback
  • 🌍 Works across multiple countries
  • ⚙️ Customizable filtering options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Location detection issues and inaccuracies
  • ❌ Missing repeaters in database
  • 📱 iOS version has more issues than Android
  • 🔍 Inconsistent data between app and website
  • ❓ Confusing interface for new users
  • 🗺️ No map display feature
  • 📝 Incomplete repeater information
  • 🔐 Bluetooth permission requests unexplained
  • ⚠️ Outdated information not corrected
  • 🚫 GMRS filtering not working properly

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FAQ about Radio Reference

What are the best radio reference apps for iPhone?
Squawster - Police Scanner tops our radio reference apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 197 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top radio reference apps we rank are free to download, including Squawster - Police Scanner and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
Squawster - Police Scanner shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ radio reference apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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