About this listing
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner is listed with version, update, developer, screenshots, permissions, source, and compatibility details from the available app metadata.
APK and source facts
Before you install
- Android requirement is not listed in the current data.
- Package size is not listed in the current data.
- The source link points to a Google Play listing.
Listing evidence
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner includes version 8.21.1, last update Jan 12, 2026, 6 screenshots, privacy policy link in the current metadata.
The current metadata notes that permission list is not available.
FungoApp review for Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner by GordonEdwards.net LLC is listed in News & Magazines. This page organizes the available metadata into a practical review format, including version 8.21.1, Android requirement not listed, update date Jan 12, 2026, rating 4.7 out of 5, and install signal 10,000,000+.
Browse Android app listings with metadata, source links, version details, compatibility notes, screenshots, and permission signals that help you compare apps before installing. For Scanner Radio - Police Scanner, use the details below as a checklist before you decide whether the app fits your device, privacy expectations, and use case.
Install decision context for Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner is best reviewed as a News & Magazines listing from GordonEdwards.net LLC, not as a direct APK file from FungoApp. The current signals show version 8.21.1, Android requirement not listed, last update Jan 12, 2026, rating 4.7 out of 5, install signal 10,000,000+, and monetization that contains ads and offers in-app purchases. Use those signals together: a popular listing can still be a poor fit if the permissions, update age, or account requirements do not match your intended use.
Use-case fit analysis
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner is presented around this purpose: "Live Breaking News & Alerts. Police, Fire, Weather Radios, Air Traffic, & more." A good fit is more likely when that purpose matches the category, screenshots, version history, and the kind of access the app requests. If you only need a narrow task, compare this listing with simpler alternatives before leaving FungoApp for the external source.
Permissions and privacy interpretation
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner does not include a permission list in the current FungoApp data. That missing field reduces review confidence, so readers should check the Android install prompt and source listing before using personal data or granting sensitive access.
Version and update interpretation
The listing shows version 8.21.1, updated Jan 12, 2026, package size not listed, and Android requirement not listed. Newer updates can indicate maintenance, but the practical question is whether the listed Android requirement fits your device and whether recent changes explain why the app needs its current permissions and storage footprint.
Screenshot review prompts
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner includes 6 screenshots in the current listing data. Use them to confirm the interface, account prompts, ads, paywalls, editing tools, game style, or workflow before you open the source page. Screenshots are evidence of presentation, not independent proof of package behavior.
Use case fit
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner is summarized as: "Live Breaking News & Alerts. Police, Fire, Weather Radios, Air Traffic, & more." Compare that promise with the screenshots, category, update notes, and related apps before installing.
Version and compatibility
The listing shows version 8.21.1, Android requirement not listed, package size not listed, and last update Jan 12, 2026. These details matter because older devices, large packages, and stale updates can change the install experience.
Privacy and permissions
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner does not include a permission list in the current metadata, so review the source listing and Android install prompt carefully.
Review checklist
- Confirm the developer name and source listing before installing.
- Review version, Android requirement, package size, and update date.
- Compare requested permission access with the feature you actually need.
- Read recent change notes and ratings as signals, not as guarantees of safety.
Comparison prompts
- Compare Scanner Radio - Police Scanner's developer and source link with other News & Magazines options before installing.
- Check whether version 8.21.1 and Android not listed match your device.
- Review the source listing carefully because FungoApp does not currently have a permission list for this app.
- Compare against related listings such as Source Magazine and The Economist - World News for feature scope and privacy tradeoffs.
Publisher notes
- FungoApp organizes public listing metadata into review notes and comparison checklists for Scanner Radio - Police Scanner.
- FungoApp does not host the APK file, modify the app package, or claim independent file verification from the current data.
- The 4.7 rating with 481,426 rating entries is a useful popularity signal, but it should still be checked against update date, permissions, and the source listing. 10,000,000+ installs indicate broad usage, which helps with discovery but does not prove the package is appropriate for every device or privacy expectation.
Developer-provided description
FEATURES
• View scanners located near you.
• View the top 50 scanners (those that have the most listeners).
• View scanners added most recently (new scanners are being added all the time).
• Add scanners you listen to the most to your Favorites for quick access.
• Browse the directory by location or genre (public safety, aviation, railroad, marine, weather, etc).
• Turn on notifications to be notified when major events are happening (details below).
• Add Scanner Radio widgets and shortcuts to your home screen for quick access.
NOTIFICATION FEATURES
Receive a notification anytime:
• ...any scanner in the directory has more than 2500 listeners (configurable).
• ...a scanner near you has more than a certain number of listeners.
• ...a specific scanner has more than a certain number of listeners.
• ...a Broadcastify alert is posted for one of your favorites.
• ...a scanner near you is added to the directory.
Using the notifications feature is a great way to find out about breaking news events before they're covered in the media.
Below are the benefits of upgrading to Scanner Radio Pro:
• No ads.
• Access to all 7 theme colors.
• Ability to record what you're hearing.
The audio you're able to hear is provided by volunteers (and, in many cases, police and fire departments and 911 dispatch centers themselves) for Broadcastify and a few other sites using real police scanners, ham radios, weather radios, aviation radios, and marine radios and is the same as what you'd hear using your own police scanner.
Some of the more popular departments that you can listen to using the app include LAPD, Chicago Police, and Detroit Police. During hurricane season it can be useful to listen to ham radio "hurricane net" scanners which contain weather conditions and damage reports when hurricanes and tropical storms are approaching or making landfall as well as NOAA weather radio scanners. Browse the directory to find scanners from far away to hear what citizens in other parts of the country and the world are experiencing.
Interested in providing scanner radio audio for your area? If so, you'll need a real scanner radio, a computer, and a cable to get the audio from the scanner to the computer. Once you have that, program the scanner to monitor what you'd like to make available from your area (police dispatch channels, fire departments, 911 centers, ham radio repeaters, a NOAA weather radio station, air traffic control, etc). If someone near you is providing a feed that contains both police and fire you could provide a feed that contains only police, only fire, or one that covers only certain districts/precincts. Next, go to Broadcastify's web site and click on the Broadcast button to sign-up (it's completely free) to provide scanner audio for your area. As a provider you'll have complete access to the audio archives for all of the scanners they host.
Scanner Radio has been featured in:
• The "Amazing Android Apps for Dummies" book
• Android Police's "7 best police scanner apps" article
• Android Authority's "5 Best Police Scanner Apps for Android" article
• The Droid Guy's "7 Best Police Scanner Apps for Free on Android" article
• Make Tech Easier's "4 of the Best Police Scanner Apps for Android" article
The Scanner Radio app is a perfect companion to the Watch Duty, Pulse Point, Mobile Patrol, and Citizen apps as well as weather, hurricane tracker, wildfire, and breaking news apps.
Requirements (Latest version)
Android requirement is not listed in the current metadata.
