# Police Scanner & Fire Radio

> Stay informed with live police and fire radio feeds from across the nation!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bstore.android.policescanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bstore.android.policescanner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bstore.android.policescanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Growix
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 133,564
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (1,176 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2024-09-24
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bstore.android.policescanner)
- **Website:** [https://radio-scanner-53325.web.app/app-ads.txt](https://radio-scanner-53325.web.app/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/bstorestudio](https://sites.google.com/view/bstorestudio)

## Description

Stay informed about local incidents and emergency responses with the Police Scanner & Fire Radio Chrome extension. Access live police and fire radio feeds from across the nation tailored to your location or browse popular channels. Key features include a Favorites List for easy channel management, real-time alerts for major events, and county-based scanner access for monitoring specific regions.

Whether you're a safety enthusiast, journalist, or simply curious, this extension provides instant access to vital information. Stay connected, stay safe, and get notified instantly with this comprehensive police and fire radio scanner tool.

## Rankings

- #192,824 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.bstore.android.policescanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Many users praise the app for timely, thorough local information and better reception than a real scanner, and some express safety usefulness. However, a large share complain about heavy advertising, reliability problems (not connecting or playing audio), inability to access local channels or live feeds, perceived paid-only access, and usability limitations (missing features, learning curve). Overall satisfaction is mixed, skewing negative due to reliability and monetization concerns despite quality information.

### Pros

- Keeps you informed in a timely manner about local situations.
- Very thorough coverage of surrounding areas.
- Better aerial reception than a real scanner.
- Positive user sentiment praising the app (e.g., 'Awesome Police Scanner' and 'great').
- Some users find it useful for safety awareness and local monitoring.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and commercials that hinder testing and use.
- Does not connect reliably or play audio (frequent 'not working' issues).
- Cannot access local channels/feeds or live content; channels often don't work.
- Not free or pricing is deceptive; paywalls/charges for basic use.
- Usability issues and missing features (difficulty figuring out how to use; no manual channel search).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bstore.android.policescanner)