OpenMHz

Name: OpenMHz
Rating: 4.0 (163 reviews)
Author: Luke Berndt

by Luke Berndt

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Free

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.0 163 ratings · App Store

4/5Good start
This app is great but could use some tweaks. It seems to stop running frequently and needs to be restarted. There should be the ability to select and deselect talk groups by tapping on a call. It would be nice to be able search talk groups instead of having to scroll through a list of hundreds of groups (I can do this on the web version). I would also like to be able to define and name my own groups and have noticed that some of the pre-defined groups are missing talk groups that should have been included.

ksb242 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5The Future of Scanner Apps!
Really great app that truly sets itself apart from all the other scanner apps. Being able to select specific talkgroups or agencies / “groups” (ie “All Fire/EMS”, “CFD Fire”, etc) is super valuable. The archive function is another notable feature — the ability to easily jump back to a certain day/time is awesome. Those are just a few of the features that make OpenMHz ideal for more advanced listeners looking to customize their experience. On the other hand, everything is also very straightforward and easy to use, making it an ideal “plug & play” choice for beginners and advanced scanner enthusiasts alike. I have used pretty much every scanner app offered on iOS, and to summarize in one sentence; OpenMHz is the future and makes all the other scanner apps feel like they are running Windows 95 in 2023.

Matt.Rezz · 31 Jul 2026
5/5The best fire radio app
I’ve been using this app for almost a year and this latest update is really good It’s running a lot better and sounds really clear Also being able to go back to what you last listen to is a very nice step forward It has all the talk groups right on it which if you don’t want to listen to everything you can change it to your liking in settings It’s the best and complete app so you won’t miss anything Thank you to the devs for making this app possible

DarkMajik · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Love It!
The app and website are both very helpful, the live feed/audio feed is clearly heard through the playback, and finding past events is easy to find. I would have given it a 5 if there was a way to add frequencies/district numbers for local feeds. I really hope there’s a way to do this in the future! Good job all around though!

Elca85 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5New Favorite App
I work in Philadelphia and love listening to this in the background where I work. I used to bring in a Uniden BCD436HP scanner but there are a lot of simulcast issues in the area. This is actually a lot better than using a scanner because it queues up the calls, so you don’t miss anything. My only wishlist items would be a way to “favorite” a system so I don’t have to find it each time and CarPlay support.

nerdninja · 31 Jul 2026

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1.0
1.0.1
- Fixes autoplaying the next call - Smoother scrolling when loading more calls
1.0.2
- Fix audio freezing when new calls are added - Better organization and search for the System list
1.0.3
- Fix bug where calls for some systems were not being listed - Added a screen to pull up details about Calls
1.0.4
- Progress slider is scrubbable, allowing you to rewind
1.0.5
- Fixes a bug with the Talkgroups API that was preventing loading
1.0.6
We are back in the App Store!!
1.1.0
Updated app design: - brings up the last system you had open - adds a little more polish
1.1.1 · 2 Dec 2024
- Fix for the calls being sorted in the wrong order

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5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner — Same category + similar ratings
Police Scanner: Fire Radio — Same category + similar ratings

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