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everything works super simple. it’s completely free as well, and no ads. I love this app.
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Track and message on the APRS network with your amateur radio callsign. View nearby stations on a live map, exchange text messages, and decode various packet types. Supports multiple connection methods and includes an Apple Watch app.
✓Live APRS map with station tracking
✓Two-way APRS messaging
✓Full packet decoding
✓Multiple connection methods
✓Apple Watch app integration
✓SmartBeaconing for adaptive beaconing
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What's New in APRSSwift
1.3
August 17, 2026
Version 1.3 rebuilds Bluetooth TNC support. • Handhelds with a built-in TNC now work — BTECH UV-PRO, Vero VR-N76 and Radioddity GA-5WB — alongside standalone TNCs: Mobilinkd TNC3 and TNC4, PicoAPRS v4, and the B.B. Link adapter for Kenwood TH-D74/D75. Homebrew TNCs built on Nordic UART, HM-10 or Microchip serial modules are covered too, and a TNC matching none of these can still be picked by hand. • A live device list replaces typing in a device name. Choose your radio from the list, with its signal strength shown; the app remembers it and reconnects on its own when the radio comes back into range. • Fixed: packets longer than a single Bluetooth transfer could be truncated when transmitting, and status frames sent by some TNCs are no longer passed to the packet decoder. Remember to switch on the radio's own KISS mode — on a UV-PRO or VR-N76 that is Menu > General Settings > KISS TNC.
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What is APRSSwift?
APRSSwift is a native application for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch that allows licensed amateur radio operators to use the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) for tracking and messaging.
What devices does APRSSwift support?
APRSSwift is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, offering a comprehensive experience across the Apple ecosystem.
How does APRSSwift connect to the APRS network?
It supports connections via APRS-IS (Internet), a TCP KISS TNC, a Bluetooth TNC (like Mobilinkd), or the built-in AFSK sound modem for 1200 baud communication without extra hardware.
Can I send messages with APRSSwift?
Yes, APRSSwift enables two-way APRS messaging with acknowledgements, allowing you to communicate with other stations directly through the app.
Does APRSSwift require a license?
Yes, APRSSwift is designed for licensed amateur radio operators. A valid callsign is required to use the application.
What kind of data can APRSSwift decode?
The app can fully decode various packet types including position, Mic-E, compressed data, objects, items, status, weather, messages, and telemetry.
Is APRSSwift free to use?
Yes, APRSSwift is available for free. It also has in-app purchases, but the core functionality is accessible without cost.
How often is APRSSwift updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on August 17, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.