5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner Reviews

by Azarry

I'm totally blind and using 50RadioProPoliceScanner with Voiceover on a bluetooth keyboard. I've noticed there are unlabeled buttons, and although I can record, I cannot find a way to play back the recordings, or even a list of the recordings? I saw the alarm button and a few other buttons including a record button, but there are unlabeled buttons and I could not get any of them to play anything, and didn't know what they were? Very confusing. Love idea. I've made recordings I can't even play back. I hope this is fixed soon, or that you make a tab labeled playback and make that accessible. Maybe I'm missing something. Hope so and love 50RadioProPoliceScanner. Also love the idea of being able to record and having it stop during silences. Thanks for reading this and you can email me with any questions.

by The Lizard60

I am a mail in my early 50s and have listened to scanners since the 1970s. This application does get the job done effectively. It should be noted that this application is a bit heavy on battery charge.

There are many choices from which to select, literally hundreds if not more. However, if you intend to listen to activity from foreign locations outside of the United States, please note the reception is extremely weak and spotty. Also, you may not find your local law enforcement on 50RadioProPoliceScanner but there are many others from which to choose. I've tried several other scanner applications and find this one the best that is currently available as of September 2016. Happy scanning!

by Katy Loohoo

It's exciting to listen to all the action and a little scary and sad to know what's happening so close to home. BUT!!!... I would have to say, the best thing about 50RadioProPoliceScanner is the added respect and love for law enforcement it has given me. What they go through each and every day is astonishing. Firstly, the patience that these guys have far exceeds anything you'll ever hear about in social media... The daily dangerous situations they are placed in (in order to protect us) makes me want to go up and hug every single one of them and personally thank them. These are some true heroes! Side note: I do sometimes hear of some really awful, hideous, almost unbearable situations these guys are called to respond to... If you are really sensitive to these scenarios then this might not be 50RadioProPoliceScanner for you. I have shut it down a few times when I can feel myself losing hope in humanity. I guess as with most things, balance is the key.

by Proud Teacher 📓

I was introduced to 50RadioProPoliceScanner a few months ago after using other scanner apps. This one is perfect. The quality of the feeds are great, and the extra features are an added bonus. I recommend people upgrade to the pro version, as it has so much more to offer, like more feeds, custom skins and the ability to record dispatches. 50RadioProPoliceScanner is extremely helpful in knowing what calls my department is on and what ones the surrounding departments are on. Having all this information at my fingertips has been very helpful in informing the people I know around me on what is happening. 🚒🚨

by Sue96

When I used the free 5-0 radio app, it was listed in my cellular list on my iPhone so I could turn the cellular on to listen away from home when not on WiFi. But now that I paid for the pro version, it is no longer in the list and I can’t figure out how to turn in cellular for 50RadioProPoliceScanner . Seems I have to be in WiFi to use it which doesn’t help me when I’m away from home. I really like 50RadioProPoliceScanner , but if I can only use it in my house it’s not much help.

by CCCHAPS

As a law enforcement chaplain. I love working for these officers. These police men and women that I serve in the Sacramento area have been crucified the media and I'm truly disappointed. But I thank God for this scanner I have been able to pray and respond when I am called out. Please pray for our officers safety and don't trust everything you here in the media. I understand when they say black life's matter and I'm with. But may I give you a friendly reminder also. "Blue lives matter too! It's a pleasure standing side by side with these officers I call family. Chaplain Derrick.

by Jwtrexler

Been using 50RadioProPoliceScanner for a couple months now. I can listen to the police activity in all major cities and even a lot of the smaller ones. Very well put together. I tried watching the news while a mass shooting was occurring and just couldn’t stand hearing the blood hungry media babbling away. Funny thing is that FB could get it better than them. Anyways I flip on the scanner to that city and bam, I am getting live updates straight from the police. The media? A joke. This? Straight talk from law enforcement themselves. 20 years ago I was listening to a local scanner, now I can listen to the exact Police Department that is investigating a burglary at one of the jobs sites my employer protects with visual monitoring. I can check the scanner 20, 40, 100 miles away.

Pay the few bucks and get the pro.

by PJBIRCH357

Being a former police officer for many years & now a security guard, a great police radio scanner is an extremely important tool to have with you while on duty. I can honestly tell you that this police radio scanner app is the best in the business it’s extremely accurate and never fails to work properlyI would highly recommend 50RadioProPoliceScanner not only for entertainment but for the safety of all that is concerned considering the way this world is going today at least you would be forewarned of a dangerous situation heading your way.

by Shabbama

50RadioProPoliceScanner seems to have the same coverage other ones do, and the audio transmissions are clear. Unlike others, they aren’t greedy and don’t charge you monthly. One charge up front, no ads, fast customer service if you contact them for anything. All these scanners get their feeds from volunteer area citizens with physical scanners willing to share. So don’t blame 50RadioProPoliceScanner if yours isn’t covered yet. It just means no one in your area has a physical scanner, or isn’t willing to share it publicly.

by Eneakhan

I was reluctant having used cheaper scanners, in the past, but new year, so try something new. 50RadioProPoliceScanner is DEFINITELY WORTH the upgrade. Think of anything you want, in a scanner and 50RadioProPoliceScanner has it. Living in ChIraq, on the edge (1.5 miles from) one of the 3 worse killing zones in this post-industrial, hyper-segregated nightmare, violence is part of everyday life. For me, this not a ‘cop groupie’ entertainment toy, it similar to the best weather app, for a long distance trucker: essential. Do not hesitate. You can ‘Google’ the police codes and print them, but 50RadioProPoliceScanner , also has a pull down menu.

by Redrumkev

Have had the free app for years - PD and FD near me were boring to listen to. Lately FD is many runs deep, using mutual aid (calling other departments to help). Police is super busy on calls like assault, man with knife, stolen vehicles, etc.

The ads on the free version caused the steam to stop, without the ads, I hear 95-99% of the calls during any hour. Worth 5 bucks for sure.

If someone happens nationally, say activity shooter, wild fires, etc; search that area and start listening. You can explain what’s happening, real time, better than the news. A+.

by Charles Strand

5-0 Radio Pro Truly gives me an my Family
Insight of How “Sam’s “ - AKA Duty Sargents am Police Chiefs are Policing around my Home an Community ? I Now have a Much Greater Understanding of Our Local Fire , Sherrifs, Police & Ambulatory EMT’s Daily Work shifts an What they are Subjected Too on a Daily Basis ! Sure there’s Some Sour Grapes out there like We’ve Seen on TV an Social Media,But 99.9 % of Our First Responders Are Doing the Best they Can even with Hours of Over Working , an Emotionally, Mentally, & Physically Exhausted ! “God Bless You All“ for what you Chose to Do ? Still Watching & Listening at any given Time !

by Dynomitesparrow

I listen to local only stations, but love knowing what the issues are in our town. My son-n-law is an officer and I can see trials and tribulations the officers incur day in day out. I am enjoying the EMS/Fire, Sheriff Dept. as well since they are all listed together. I wish I was able to identify immediately which dept. is broadcasting. I usually can determine from locations, but not always. It would be nice to select a single department only. 50RadioProPoliceScanner has worked great and I have recommended it to friends. It is a great service to those who have an interest or need to listen to calls. Most of the time there are 24 + listeners.

by WLShafor

When there’s annoying sirens going off, super bright spotlight beaming down from a helicopter above mimicking the holly light from Jesus I turn to 50RadioProPoliceScanner to get the 411 on my block! Best part about having 50RadioProPoliceScanner is I’m no longer peeking out of the window blinds, sleeping with one eye open or pretending to have ninja stealth techniques shadow hiding skills while I avoid the creaky areas crawling on all fours to go hide in the closet. 50RadioProPoliceScanner has helped me regain lost hours of sleep. Highly recommend buying the pro version as well as getting security cameras on your home and motion lights 14 cameras and 8 lights in plenty on my tiny house that sleeps 7!

by Asku22

I know I shouldn’t listen since my husband is on patrol, & Some spouses/partners may disagree, but I have for the last 15+ years, it makes me feel like I’m with him, especially since when he was deployed in the army I never knew what was going on & blackouts were frightening. This is just a good as any other scanner, there is a 1 minute delay from the LEOs scanner to this, but I believe that’s a safety feature for LEOs, so they still have a 1minute advantage. Great for anyone who wonders what our brave men & women go through, not just the officers, but dispatch too for quickly getting info to them & handling the emergencies over the phone.

by Bernadette D

I've had 50 for a few years now. When I first got it I had an iPod and I'd turn it on when our volunteer fire whistle blew or when the police went flying by. I used it during last years flood to hear what was going on. I had a real scanner years ago and wanted to buy a new one but it was just more than I could afford. When it came time to up grade my phone I went with a smart phone instead if a flip phone just so I could have access to 50RadioProPoliceScanner in my car. I listen to it instead of the radio , I line to know about wrecks up ahead and about crime going on in an area I might want to avoid. I've recommend it to many people.

by GarPhilld

I am not a professional reviewer, I am just someone who tries to find the best apps that my interests suggest. I downloaded 50RadioProPoliceScanner a few days ago and I have nothing but good things to say about it. I owned a scanner years ago that was stolen and since then I really wanted a replacement for it. I finally found it in 50RadioProPoliceScanner. Not only does 50RadioProPoliceScanner provide some of the biggest departments in the country but it also allows me to listen to my hometown departments. That is no small feat considering my town has only about 4000 residents! There has been no loading issues no glitches, nothing has been out of what I hoped for. I definitely give 50RadioProPoliceScanner 5 stars!!!

by Cat*Butt

My issue is with the people broadcasting the live feeds. Whenever there is an actual emergency the live feeds are cut and that endangers many people because there is no live information or raw data coming to them and informed decisions cannot be made putting people and entire families at a higher risk of danger or becoming victims. This isn’t as bad of a problem for those people living in a covered area that does not have radio transmission that are encrypted and denied the public’s ear. Been using 50RadioProPoliceScanner for years and it was awesome when the broadcasts were not encrypted. I did spring for the pay version too. No regrets there.

by ISS Rob Provost

Discipline yourself to stay aware of News Alerts on your phone... then when you hear there is something significantly interesting (active shooter / plane crash / terrorism , etc) then flip on your 5-0 Radio app faster than a millennial would whip out their camera app during a Trump supporter encounter.
Check your Top 100 feed, look for the highest hit count, and you’ll hear that saga unfold in real time.
If the highest hit count = Chicago PD it’s a normal day.
What’s really fun is sitting in a shopping center parking lot with your 5-0 app bluetoothed up to your car radio and sit there with sunglasses while people watching. They hear the police radio and think your undercover... hilarity ensues.
Get the paid for version to avoid the distraction and enjoy this awesome app!

by Age Is Just About A Number

Just got this a few weeks ago while watching a TV show of that was beyond eye opening. I have nephew who serves always -on or off duty, while raising a family and more close friends that are from a ll walks of life. It's been a few years since i rode along with him on a few Saturday nights.
The way it was on the show about Chicago cops, I just decided to listen to some feeds.
This current unrest and false blame for police always being like the criminal. I pray for all police and feel much better listening to them keep on rocking in spite of the chaos. Great app as anyone can access anyplace - almost to be in touch with the never ending affirmative response ALWAYS from the patrol unit when asked to go to next call. We are blessed and need to THANK our police.

by Catsnoutsoup

I have had this Pro version of 50RadioProPoliceScanner for more than a year and had been very pleased with it. However for the last few weeks half the time it will not connect to any feed. I select a feed it opens the player but does not connect, followup by hitting the play button it cycles for a moment and returns to ideal, do that repeatedly no connection. Try again in 20-30 minutes and from a new cell location, still no luck. This is despite having a strong data connection in a metropolitan area and regardless of the feed I select. Later when tried it will work as designed, this is very frustrating.

by Larry 5050

I love 50RadioProPoliceScanner very much one thing I do wish though is that some of the feeds that you get could be less watery I know that means a higher bit rate probably but it would be nice because some of them I really scrambled sounding and it’s hard to hear or understand what some of the stations are saying the other thing I wish you could have some more weather feeds a lot of the time weather feed such is no weather radio feeds and such I just don’t work and I don’t know if that something you could fix on your end or not but I also would like to see hurricane trackinopp and hurricane hunter frequencies when the planes go in to the hurricane and make their reports other than that 50RadioProPoliceScanner is great and I thank you all very much for itci

by April235

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50RadioProPoliceScanner is useful to both the average police scanner enthusiast and entertaining to the spontaneous listener who just heard sirens go by and wants to know what’s up.

There are two versions of 5-0: • the free version, which comes with the slight inconvenience of ads and a limited range of feeds – and – • the paid “5-0 Pro” version, which is both ad-free and comes with a wider range of available feeds. My suggestion is to pay the small price to upgrade to 5-0 Pro – if not just to eliminate the ads, but to have police, fire, airport, railroad and highway patrol scanner feeds from all across the world. Yes, I said world. Additionally, the pro version also comes with talk and music radio stations, again, from all across the world. It’s a very small price to pay to be able to open the door to such a wide range of communication feeds.

5–0 Radio Pro is in my Top 7 list of most frequently used apps, which says a lot, since it ranks as high as all of my social media apps.

Get it, you won’t regret it.

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