911 Dispatch app review: listen to all your favorite emergency frequencies at the fraction of the cost of a real scanner

Introduction

If you are in the market for a speedy and user-friendly tool that will bring you your favorite emergency frequencies, then 911 Dispatch is just the app you need to get on your iPhone or iPad right away!

This app not only connects you to well-known frequencies such as NYFD and LAPD, but it also brings you a unique and cool map integrated into this app which will allow you to zero-in on the location of each call that comes through.

At $2.99, this is not the cheapest of scanner apps, but it also isn't overpriced, especially when you consider that it's a universal app that only needs to be purchased once, after which it can be used across all your iOS devices.

Let's take a look at the features of this app.

UI & Functions

911 Dispatch brings you several frequencies pertaining to the Police, Fire, EMS, and NOAA Weather across the U.S. and Canada. Other countries are also listed, but the main frequencies originate from these two countries. The database of frequencies is constantly updated to allow you access to the latest feeds.

 

The high-res interactive map will show you where calls are originating from, and the interface displaying information on your chosen frequency employs the use of LCD text which will give you that authentic look and feel of a real scanner.

 

The controls will bring you the comforting familiarity of the music player, allowing you to pause, play, skip, and adjust the volume even if your screen is locked. One annoying issue with most podcast, music, and scanner apps is that the screen keeps locking every so often. With 911 Dispatch, you can easily disable auto lock.

 

Background audio is also supported so you can listen to your favorite feeds while you use other apps.

 

Bluetooth A2DP Audio Support

Listen to your favorite channels from anywhere you want as long as you have network connectivity. If your car has Bluetooth support, you can also listen to it while driving because 911 Dispatch supports Bluetooth A2DP audio output.

 

What I love about this app is that when listening to the Police calls, my personal favorite, it's very easy to stay on top of what is going on. Normally when listening to Police frequencies, deciphering all the police codes being used means that I miss out on some of the action. 911 Dispatch remedies this by allowing you to follow the action using a police code list which is fully integrated into this app.

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Enjoy the intuitive and sleek user interface that gives the feel of a real scanner
• Save your favorite stations and listen to them wherever you have network connectivity
• View the location of the frequency source through the use of high-resolution interactive maps

 

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

911 Dispatch is a fantastic iPhone and iPad app with no extra unnecessary frills. It's smart, sleek, and gets the job done. Highly recommended!