Best Scanner Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the scanner radio category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Scanner Radio 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
3CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (47K)YesYesNov 2026
4Police Scanner: Fire RadioPolice Scanner: Fire RadioFree4.7★ (167K)YesYesNov 2026
5Police Scanner +Police Scanner +Free4.5★ (102K)YesYesNov 2026
6OpenMHzOpenMHzFree3.9★ (175)NoNoOct 2026
7Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)NoYesNov 2026
8PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (278K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Scanner Radio

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
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio#3

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.

Dispatch audio & alerts
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.9😐(47K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in News
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This app uses AI to analyze and map public safety dispatch audio, providing real-time alerts and incident summaries. Users can listen to first-responder communications and customize notifications for events like wildfires or accidents.

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

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FAQ about Scanner Radio

What are the best scanner radio apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner Radio & Fire tops our scanner radio 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 scanner radio 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 250+ scanner radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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