Best apps like DXLens

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.9 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated October 2026

Muayyad Qalalwah

DXLens is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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Demod: SDR Receiver by Alphonse Romero

Shortwave, HF & ham radio

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5.0(4 ratings)

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Transform your iPhone into a software-defined radio receiver. Connect to SDR servers to explore shortwave, ham radio, aircraft, and marine frequencies. Enjoy real-time displays and various demodulation modes.

HamBand by TAYLOR JOHN TRANSUE

HF Propagation for Ham Radio

Strong Contender

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5.0(2 ratings)

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This app provides amateur radio operators with real-time HF band condition assessments using live solar weather data. It offers band ratings, a greyline visualizer, and trend charts to help predict propagation. An Apple Watch companion app is also available for quick access to information.

Spectral Bands: SDR Client by Matthew Delashaw

RTL-SDR & WebSDR Signal Client

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SwR - Global Radio

Worldwide online SDR receivers

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Access a global network of shortwave radio receivers from your phone. Tune into live broadcasts, amateur radio frequencies, and utility stations worldwide with real-time spectrum analysis and intuitive controls.

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AM-SW-Ham from worldwide rcvrs

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Access and stream live radio broadcasts from hundreds of volunteer-run receivers worldwide. Experience shortwave radio reception from 100kHz to 30MHz using AM or SSB modes, as if you were physically at the receiver's location.

Global receiver accessLive audio streamingAM and SSB modes

HamSat: Ham Satellite Tracker

Passes, Doppler & Apple Watch

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Track satellite passes with real-time azimuth, elevation, and Doppler-corrected frequencies. Features an Apple Watch companion for wrist-based aiming and pass tracking, and allows users to stamp photos with operational data.

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CoronaSDR: RTL-SDR Client

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This application allows users to connect to and control RTL-SDR servers on their local network. It provides live spectrum and waterfall displays, various demodulation modes, and DSP controls for audio filtering and signal tuning. Users can save favorite stations and adjust RF settings.

Live spectrum and waterfall displayMultiple demodulation modes (AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW)DSP controls (squelch, AGC, filters)

Echo: Global SDR Receiver

SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner

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Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

Global interactive map and searchSupport for multiple SDR architecturesScanner mode and OpenMHz archives

QRV - Ham Radio Multitool

Spots, Band Plans & Widgets

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This app consolidates essential ham radio tools for efficient operation and DX success. It provides real-time band conditions, call sign lookups, DXpedition tracking, and built-in calculators. Premium features offer live spots and customized notifications.

Real-time band conditionsCall sign lookup (QRZ/HamQTH)DXpedition calendar and alerts

DigiDecoder: Ham Radio

FT8 SSTV CW Packet JS8 Decoder

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This application decodes and encodes various ham radio digital modes in real-time. It automatically recognizes signals, displays them with an animated waterfall, and supports sending SSTV images, CW, FT8, and Packet messages.

Real-time digital mode decodingAutomatic signal recognitionAnimated waterfall display

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