Best Shoals Scanner Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

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

Compare top Shoals Scanner Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner: Crime RadarPolice Scanner: Crime RadarFree4.6★ (28K)NoYesNov 2026
2CrimeRadar Dispatch AudioCrimeRadar Dispatch AudioFree4.9★ (46K)YesYesNov 2026
3Police Scanner FreePolice Scanner FreeFree1.9★ (92)NoNoOct 2026
4Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (538K)YesYesNov 2026
5Police Scanner App, live radioPolice Scanner App, live radioFree4.6★ (3K)NoYesOct 2026
6Police Scanner + Fire RadioPolice Scanner + Fire RadioFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesNov 2026
7ThinLine Radio ScannerThinLine Radio ScannerFree4.5★ (327)YesYesOct 2026
8Pierce County ScannerPierce County ScannerFree5.0★ (7)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Shoals Scanner

Police Scanner: Crime Radar#1

Police Scanner: Crime Radar by Sepia Software LLC

Broadcastify Dispatch Audio
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#34in News
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🔍 Helpful for situational awareness
  • 🔊 Clear audio quality
  • 📡 Wide coverage of channels
  • 🤝 Useful for retired first responders

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Issues with favorite channels
  • 🔇 Sound quality problems
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🤬 Aggressive advertising
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio#2

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.

Dispatch audio & alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.9😐(46K 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

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FAQ about Shoals Scanner

What are the best shoals scanner apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar tops our shoals scanner apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 28K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top shoals scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner: Crime Radar and CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio.
Police Scanner: Crime Radar has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ shoals scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.