# APRSSwift — APRS tracking & messaging > Amateur radio APRS tracking and messaging app for Apple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Sevket Bugra CANATA.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsswift/id6791003285 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sevket Bugra CANATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819329564) - Category: Navigation, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish - Released: 2026-07-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsswift/id6791003285/reviews.md ## What is APRSSwift? APRSSwift brings the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to your Apple devices — a native, universal amateur-radio app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Report your position to the APRS network, watch nearby stations move on a live map, read a real-time packet log, and exchange APRS text messages — all with your own callsign. FEATURES • Live map with APRS symbols, station tracks, and your own location • Connect via APRS-IS (Internet), a TCP KISS TNC, a Bluetooth TNC (Mobilinkd), or the built-in AFSK sound modem (1200 baud — no extra hardware) • Full packet decoding: position, Mic-E, compressed, objects, items, status, weather, messages, and telemetry • SmartBeaconing — adaptive beacon rate based on speed and turns • Two-way APRS messaging with acknowledgements • Station list with distance, favorites, and proximity alerts • Maidenhead grid locator, metric or imperial units, and dead reckoning • Post APRS objects, send status reports, and view weather & telemetry charts • Apple Watch app: beacon, grid, and nearby stations on your wrist APRSSwift is designed for licensed amateur radio operators. A valid callsign is required; your APRS-IS passcode is generated automatically from it. 73! ## Key features - Live APRS map with station tracking - Two-way APRS messaging - Full packet decoding - Multiple connection methods - Apple Watch app integration - SmartBeaconing for adaptive beaconing ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsswift/id6791003285/reviews.md ### 5/5 — fantastic *2026-08-05* everything works super simple. it’s completely free as well, and no ads. I love this app. ## Frequently asked questions about APRSSwift ### 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. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2026-08-17 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. ### 1.2 — 2026-08-16 Version 1.2 adds three new ways to connect to a radio, so APRSSwift is no longer limited to the Internet: • AFSK sound modem — a built-in 1200-baud Bell 202 modem. Connect your device to a transceiver with an audio cable and work packet over RF with no TNC hardware at all. • TCP KISS TNC — connect to Direwolf or a networked hardware TNC on your LAN. • Bluetooth TNC — works with Bluetooth LE KISS TNCs such as the Mobilinkd. • A live audio input-level meter and an adjustable VOX lead to help you set levels. Station details now also show whether a packet reached you directly over RF or through the Internet. ### 1.1 — 2026-07-22 Support the developer: you can now make an optional contribution to support APRSSwift. It's completely voluntary — the app stays free and ad-free, and no features are locked behind it. Thank you, and 73! Also: fixed a bug when entering a new message recipient, plus clearer messaging when sending isn't available. ### 1.0 — 2026-07-19 No release notes. ## More apps by Sevket Bugra CANATA - [Amatör Telsiz Röle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amator-telsiz-role/id6746983515) - [Tekrar – Flashcards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tekrar-flashcards/id6788560658) - [Amatör Telsiz Sınavı](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amator-telsiz-snav/id6792185455) - [Veliköy OSB MTAL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velikoy-osb-mtal/id6797435906) All apps by Sevket Bugra CANATA: https://appshunter.io/developer/1819329564 ## Related topics [aprs](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aprs) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*