High confidence · Latest 90 of 143 total reviews analyzed · Based on 143 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Mixed

Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate clear and informative audio streams provide valuable local news and emergency awareness for listeners, but report intrusive and persistent advertising patterns disrupt the listening experience and block core app functionality.

Rating: 4.6

Reviews: 143

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.6/ 5
(519.1K)
Current version
4.6/ 5
+0.0 vs overall
(518.6K)
Main signal post-update: clear and informative audio streams provide valuable local news and emergency awareness for listeners.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

How have ratings & review volume moved?

Rating, review sentiment, and total reviews over time, with release markers showing the post-launch impact.

Rating over time

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Releases:MajorMinorPatch2 releases in range

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Clear and informative audio streams provide valuable local news and emergency awareness for listeners
    • Users appreciate the ability to stay informed about local events and emergency situations
    • Listeners report high audio clarity for fire and ambulance dispatch channels
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Intrusive and persistent advertising patterns disrupt the listening experience and block core app functionality
    • Users report being unable to close ads without force-closing the application
    • Audio feeds are frequently muted or interrupted by loud commercial content
Request

Most requested

  • Silent ad implementation would prevent the disruption of vital public safety information during broadcasts
    • Users request that advertisements do not play audio over the scanner feed
    • Listeners suggest a time-based exit rule for advertisements to improve usability

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