#3in Police ScannerPolice Scanner: Crime Radar
What is Police Scanner: Crime Radar?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar is a News app, listed as free, that plays live scanner audio from feeds powered by Broadcastify, with 7,000+ live feeds. It includes an interactive map of feeds, 12-hour audio archives in 30-minute segments, and breaking news push alerts. AI live transcription, which captions dispatch audio as it plays, is labeled Premium.
Pricing. Police Scanner: Crime Radar is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Following local police and fire dispatch audio in real time
- Replaying a call heard earlier within the last 12 hours
- Monitoring severe weather and disaster alert feeds
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Why this app is in S tier
Police Scanner: Crime Radar scores 93 out of 100: rating 91, rating count 85, App Store search rank 97, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
HEAR IT LIVE. READ IT IN REAL-TIME. Transform your iPhone into a professional-grade emergency radio. Police Scanner 911 is the first and only scanner app featuring live AI Transcription, allowing you to read dispatch audio as it happens. Whether you are a breaking news junkie, a true crime enthusiast, or a neighbor concerned about local safety, this is the ultimate tool for situational awareness. Join thousands of listeners and tap into the world’s largest network of live audio feeds, powered by Broadcastify. WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Legacy scanner apps are filled with static and confusion. We use advanced audio processing and Artificial Intelligence to give you clarity. KEY FEATURES: AI LIVE TRANSCRIPTION (Premium) Don't just listen - read. Our cutting-edge speech-to-text engine captions police and fire dispatch audio in real-time. Never miss a license plate number, suspect description, or address again. INTERACTIVE LIVE MAP Find the action instantly. Browse our global map to see exactly where emergencies are happening. Red Pins: Fire & EMS Blue Pins: Police & Law Enforcement Near Me: Instantly locate feeds in your zip code with one tap. 7,000+ LIVE FEEDS Access
Compare in Police Scanner
| Measure | Police Scanner: Crime Radar |  Police Scanner: Fire Radio |  Police Scanner + Fire Radio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 93 / 100 | 96 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 28.3K | 167K | 12.7K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 1.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.5 ★ · 15 reviews |
| Last update | 15d ago | 27d ago | 33d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free download |
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- Police Scanner + Fire RadioFree download · ★ 4.6S
Questions about Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Is the app free to use?
The price is free. AI Live Transcription is marked Premium, and the listing includes auto-renewable subscription terms with a free trial. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends to avoid c
What kinds of audio feeds are included?
The listing mentions 7,000+ live feeds covering police and public safety, fire and EMS dispatch, aviation and air traffic control, railroad and marine, and severe weather and disaster alerts. Feeds are powered by Broadcastify.
Can I listen when the screen is locked or while using other apps?
Yes. The listing says Background Play lets you listen while using other apps or with your screen locked. The 12-hour archive also lets you replay recent audio in 30-minute segments.
Is Police Scanner: Crime Radar free?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar is free to download.
What is Police Scanner: Crime Radar good for?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar is built for following local police and fire dispatch audio in real time, replaying a call heard earlier within the last 12 hours, monitoring severe weather and disaster alert feeds. It sits in the police scanner list on AppTierList.
Is Police Scanner: Crime Radar worth it?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar is S tier, ranked #3 of 8 police scanner apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 28,347 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Police Scanner: Crime Radar compare to Police Scanner: Fire Radio?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar is S tier at 93; Police Scanner: Fire Radio is S tier at 96. Police Scanner: Fire Radio ranks higher. Police Scanner: Crime Radar is free to download, Police Scanner: Fire Radio is free to download.
How often is Police Scanner: Crime Radar updated?
Police Scanner: Crime Radar was updated 15 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Police Scanner
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 93 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 28,347
- Recent reviews
- 1.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (15 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- News
- Good for
- Following local police and fire dispatch audio in real time, Replaying a call heard earlier within the last 12 hours, Monitoring severe weather and disaster alert feeds
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 19 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed