CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts

What is CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts?

CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts is an Android app listed in the News & Magazines category on Google Play. It is published by Scoopz LLC and is free to download.

The app has been installed more than 4,498,341 times and has 49,377 ratings on Google Play, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Those figures are a useful signal of how many people have tried it, though they do not describe its content in detail.

Is CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts free, or does it have ads and in-app purchases?

The app costs nothing to download. It is not a paid app.

It does contain ads, and it offers in-app purchases. Ads are how free apps usually earn money, and they can interrupt reading or appear between screens. In-app purchases are optional paid extras bought inside the app. Check the price list on the Google Play listing before installing if you want to avoid spending money.

Android requirements and download size

CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts requires Android 8.0 or later. If your phone or tablet runs an older version, the app will not install from Google Play.

Check the download size on the Google Play page before installing, especially if your storage is limited. Current version 26.42.1 was last updated on 2026-10-21, so the listing reflects a recent release.

What's new in version 26.42.1?

The current version is 26.42.1, and the most recent update to the listing is dated 2026-10-21. Detailed change notes are published by the developer on the Google Play page, so that page is the best place to see what changed in this release.

Keeping the app updated is generally a good idea, since updates often include fixes and compatibility work for newer Android versions.

Pros and cons

On the plus side, the app is free to download, has a high average rating from a large number of reviewers, and is kept up to date with a recent version.

On the downside, ads and optional in-app purchases are part of the experience. Users with older devices below Android 8.0 cannot install it. Storage use and battery impact can vary by device, so check reviews from people with similar phones.

Who is CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts best for?

The app suits readers who want a free news-style app on Android and are comfortable with ads. It is a reasonable choice for people with a modern phone running Android 8.0 or later.

Anyone who dislikes ads or wants to avoid optional purchases may prefer a different app in the same category, or may want to read the reviews and paid options on Google Play first.

How to judge a News & Magazines app before installing

Look at the developer name, the last update date, the minimum Android version, and the ad and purchase labels on the store page. Read recent reviews rather than only the overall score, since they show how the app behaves on current devices.