Police Scanner FREE

Police Scanner FREE is an app that allows you to listen to police and fire department radio broadcasts from around the world in streaming audio format. For the proper work of this app, you need a stable Wi-Fi connection or 3G. Be careful: the use of such scanners may be illegal in some regions. We recommend you check your local laws before starting work with the app.

Interface 7/10

The design of this scanner is rather bland and looks outdated, but the interface is easy to use. You can choose a scanner depending on the country, region, and even the category of interest. 

Features 9/10

The Police Scanner FREE app allows you to listen to more than 5000 radio channels that are used by police, fire department, and other rescue services. With it, you can monitor the criminal situation or compile statistics on emergencies in your area, if, for example, you need it for science research. 

You can search for channels in a specific city or country region or even abroad. Of course, the largest set of channels you will find in the USA. You can also use such categories as robbery, accidents, or fire to find the information you need. Or simply choose the channel with the largest audience and activity. In the Lingo section, you can find a dictionary of specific words and phrases that special services workers use, as well as the names of their professional equipment. 

If you would like to have access to a wider range of functions, such as saving channels in your favorites, listening to programs in the background, or turning off ads, you can get a premium version of the app. 

Usability 9/10

Police Scanner FREE is one of the most stable applications among analogs. It is quite convenient to use: everything you need is either directly on the main screen, or in the menu. You don’t have to figure out how to tune into the desired channel for a long time. Besides, new channels are added automatically as they become available. So you will always be up to date with the latest news. 

Compatibility 7/10

The Logicor company developed Police Scanner FREE specifically for Android phones and tablets. To use it, you will need Android version 4.1 and later. You will not find versions of the app for other devices.

Verdict

The Police Scanner FREE app is quite specific and designed for those who are interested in police reports, rescue operations, and breaking news. It can be useful if you are going on a business trip or a vacation and want to make sure that there are no obstacles on your way. Be the first one to know about criminals or emergencies in your area or the whole world.