Scanner Radio - Police Scanner

Editor's Review

Dive into the world of real-time audio with Scanner Radio! 📻 This app lets you listen to live audio from over 8,000 fire and police scanners, NOAA weather radio stations, ham radio repeaters, air traffic control (ATC), and marine radios from around the globe. 🌍 Whether you're interested in local events or want to keep an ear on global happenings, Scanner Radio has you covered. Turn on notifications 🔔 to receive alerts whenever a scanner hits more than 2500 listeners – a great way to stay informed about major events and breaking news. 📰

With Scanner Radio, you can easily view scanners located near you 📍, check out the top 50 scanners with the most listeners, and explore recently added scanners to discover new feeds. Add your most-listened-to scanners to your Favorites ❤️ for quick access. Browse the directory by location or genre, whether it's public safety, aviation, railroad, marine, or weather. 🌪️

The app’s notification feature is a game-changer! Get notified when any scanner in the directory has a surge in listeners, when a scanner near you gains popularity, or when a specific scanner reaches a certain listener count. 📈 Plus, get Broadcastify alerts for your favorite scanners and be the first to know when a new scanner is added near you. This is your go-to app for finding out about breaking news events before they hit the mainstream media. 📺

Upgrade to Scanner Radio Pro for an ad-free experience 🚫, access to all 7 theme colors🎨, and the ability to record what you're hearing ⏺️. The audio is provided by dedicated volunteers and, in many cases, by police and fire departments and 911 dispatch centers themselves, using real police scanners, ham radios, weather radios, aviation radios, and marine radios. 👮‍♂️🚒

Listen to popular departments like NYPD, FDNY, LAPD, Chicago Police, and Detroit Police. During hurricane season, tune into ham radio "hurricane net" scanners for weather conditions and damage reports, and NOAA weather radio scanners for up-to-the-minute forecasts. 🌀 Explore scanners from far-flung locations to hear what citizens in other parts of the world are experiencing. ✈️

Scanner Radio has been featured in top publications and is the perfect companion to apps like Pulse Point, Mobile Patrol, and Citizen, as well as weather, hurricane tracker, and breaking news apps. 💯 Stay connected, stay informed, and stay ahead with Scanner Radio!

Features

• View scanners located near you

• See top 50 scanners by listeners

• Explore recently added scanners

• Add scanners to favorites for quick access

• Browse by location or genre

• Get notified of major events

• Add widgets to your home screen

• Receive Broadcastify alerts for favorites

Pros

• Listen to live audio from various sources

• Get notifications for major events

• Easy access to your favorite scanners

• Browse scanners by location or genre

• Find out about breaking news quickly

Cons

• Audio provided by volunteers, quality varies

• Requires internet connection to listen