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Police Scanner App, live radio

Police Scanner App browses available public-radio streams with favorites and background playback.

Our take

Consider as a limited information feed with source caution

Location filters and saved stations simplify finding supported broadcasts.

Keep in mind: Feeds may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable; names do not establish official affiliation and this is not emergency dispatch or a safety guarantee.

What you can do

  • Browse local/top/custom feeds
  • Save eligible stations
  • Listen in background and view available listener counts

Good for

  • Users understanding limitations of public feeds

Consider alternatives for

  • Users relying on it for emergency reporting or verified real-time incidents

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 15.5.
  • Feeds may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable; names do not establish official affiliation and this is not emergency dispatch or a safety guarantee.

Privacy & permissions

Location and listening preferences reveal interests; inspect GPS permissions and any linked account use.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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