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Best Railroad Scanner Radio Apps

166+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good railroad scanner radio apps. We benchmark 166+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Railroad Scanner Radio Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OpenMHzOpenMHzFree3.9★ (110)NoNoJul 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (523K)YesYesJul 2026
35-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (83K)YesYesJul 2026
4Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)YesYesJul 2026
5Police Scanner + Fire RadioPolice Scanner + Fire RadioFree4.6★ (12K)NoYesJul 2026
6Police Scanner +Police Scanner +Free4.5★ (100K)YesYesJul 2026
7Police Scanner: Fire RadioPolice Scanner: Fire RadioFree4.7★ (154K)YesYesJul 2026
8ThinLine Radio ScannerThinLine Radio ScannerFree4.6★ (180)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Railroad Scanner Radio

OpenMHz#1

OpenMHz by Luke Berndt

Listen to Police & Fire radio
Editor's Choice
📡 News
3.9😐(110 ratings)
Free
#58in News
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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.

What We Love

  • 💰 Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
  • 🎙️ Access to hard-to-find radio channels and frequencies
  • 📚 Archive feature allows listening to past calls and events
  • 🎯 Ability to select specific talk groups and agencies

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔄 Data not refreshing or getting stuck on old timestamps
  • 📵 App stops working after a few days of use
Police Scanner Radio & Fire#2

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😊(523K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in 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, Air, Train & Ham
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.6😐(83K 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 Railroad Scanner Radio apps to explore

4
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Powered by Broadcastify
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
5
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Live Police, EMS & Fire 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
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
(100K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
(154K)
free with in-app purchases
8
ThinLine Radio Scanner
ThinLine Radio Scanner
ThinLine Radio Scanner
Scanner, Alert Radio
Free

Listen to live public safety radio transmissions from scanner networks worldwide. This app connects you to third-party servers broadcasting police, fire, EMS, and emergency communications. Customize your listening with talkgroup management, favorites, and advanced controls.

Real-time audio streamingMulti-scanner supportTalkgroup management
📡 News
(180)
free with in-app purchases
9
Action Scanner Police Radio
Action Scanner Police Radio
Action Scanner Police Radio
Live Local Fire News EMS Feeds
Free

Access live police, fire, and EMS radio feeds from around the world. Monitor multiple channels simultaneously and stay informed about local emergencies and public safety events. Organize your favorite feeds and discover active channels on an integrated map.

Live emergency and public safety feedsOver 7,000 global scanner feedsMonitor up to six feeds simultaneously
📡 News
(91)
free with in-app purchases
10
Police Scanner App, live radio
Police Scanner App, live radio
Police Scanner App, live radio
Breaking news, cop, fire alarm
Free

Access live police radio, breaking news, and public safety broadcasts from around the world. Stay informed about local events, emergencies, and crimes in real time with a vast streaming service and customizable alerts.

Live police radio streamingBreaking news alertsFire and emergency broadcasts
📡 News
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Scan App +
Scan App +
Scan App +
Document Scan to PDF
Free

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them into high-quality PDFs. Easily share your scans via email or cloud storage services.

Portable document scannerConvert to PDFHigh-quality scans
💼 Business
(7K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
FM & AM Radio around the World
Free

Stream local and international FM/AM radio stations from around the world. Access over 100,000 stations covering music, sports, news, and more. Save favorites and listen in the background.

Stream radio from over 200 countriesAccess 10,000+ US radio stationsOver 100,000 worldwide stations
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
13
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
Barcode Scanner + QR Generator
Free

Easily scan QR codes and product barcodes to find the best prices and reviews. This app also allows you to generate custom QR codes for various information types and save your scan history.

Scan QR codesScan product barcodesQR code generator
🔧 Utilities
(46K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Old time radio
Free

Listen to classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio for free. Access an archive of recent shows and enjoy popular series. An optional subscription unlocks a vast library of thousands of on-demand programs.

Listen to Golden Age of Radio showsArchive of recent showsSubscription for more programs
🎬 Entertainment
(602)
free with in-app purchases
15
Police Scanner Radio 2025
Police Scanner Radio 2025
Police Scanner Radio 2025
Radio & Fire Live News
Free

Access thousands of live police, fire, and radio scanner feeds from around the world. Stay informed about public safety in your area with crystal clear audio. Features include state-based station finding, listener counts, favorites, and a sleep timer.

Live scanner feedsGlobal station directoryState-based station search
🔧 Utilities
(587)
free with in-app purchases
16
Radio ID
Radio ID
Radio ID
by Matthew Kaufman
$0.99

This utility decodes two-way radio transmissions using industry-standard formats like Motorola MDC-1200, GE STAR, and Kenwood FleetSync. It also supports QuickCall II signaling, making it an essential tool for radio technicians and scanner enthusiasts.

Decodes Motorola MDC-1200Decodes GE STARDecodes Kenwood FleetSync
🔧 Utilities
(43)
free
17
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
18
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
(74)
free with in-app purchases
19
Police Fire Radio Scanner Jail
Police Fire Radio Scanner Jail
Police Fire Radio Scanner Jail
Radio Detector Traffic Alert
Free

Access live police scanner audio and public safety alerts in real-time. Stay informed about emergencies, crimes, and weather warnings with this user-friendly application. Explore feeds from nearby regions and receive instant notifications for critical events.

Live police scanner audio feedsPublic safety alertsNearby region feeds
🔧 Utilities
(546)
free with in-app purchases
20
FreeScanner
FreeScanner
FreeScanner
Just a barcode / QR scanner
Free

This utility app quickly scans and decodes a wide variety of barcode and QR code formats. It provides instant lookup of useful information after each scan, making it a convenient tool for accessing data from product codes.

Scans all major barcode and QR code typesProvides quick information lookupSupports QR-Code, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more
🔧 Utilities
(904)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Railroad Scanner Radio

What are the best railroad scanner radio apps for iPhone?
OpenMHz tops our railroad scanner radio apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 110 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top railroad scanner radio apps we rank are free to download, including OpenMHz and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
OpenMHz has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 166+ railroad scanner radio apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application allows you to listen live to police and fire radio broadcasts from numerous locations across the United States. It provides access to over 225 different city, county, and state radio systems.
Key features include live streaming of police and fire radios, a 30-day archive to listen to past transmissions, and access to over 225 radio systems. It also offers an ad-free experience with no in-app purchases.