Echo: Global SDR Receiver

Echo: Global SDR Receiver

SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner

18 ratings
7 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 31, 2026
  • April 14, 2026

Features

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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 search
Support for multiple SDR architectures
Scanner mode and OpenMHz archives
Pro-level tuning and analytics
Offline frequency library and logging
Uninterrupted background audio
Privacy-first design
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What's New in Echo

1.1.1

April 14, 2026

Improvements • Fixed KiwiSDR server fetching. (KiwiSDR 2 servers will remain unlabeled pending a future update, and previously saved Kiwi servers may need to be re-favorited) • macOS Compatibility Guidance: Introduced a proactive guidance system for users on Apple Silicon Macs. Echo now intelligently identifies platform hardware restrictions and provides a seamless "Open in Browser" shortcut for FM-DX streams. • Updated branding of "FM-DX" to "FM-DX Webserver" across the app for better consistency where space allows. Added FM-DX community credit to Acknowledgements. • Improved frequency input support for international keyboard layouts (automatically handling localized decimal separators like commas). • Changed formatting of onboarding screen to better reflect location services reason Bug Fixes • Resolved a flashing UI issue that occurred during active connections to FM-DX Webservers. • Fixed a bug where manual tuning and saving stations would silently fail for VoiceOver users or when using certain dictation settings. • Fixed a bug where Monitor Mode would not activate when listening from Active Receiver mode • Tuning Stability: Centralized frequency handling to ensure consistent behavior across all interaction types. Accessibility & VoiceOver • SDR Interface Context: The live radio player now identifies itself to VoiceOver, providing better orientation for blind and low-vision users. • Global Database Fix: Restored access to the "Favorite" button within station search results for VoiceOver users. • Onboarding Announcements: Swiping through the setup guide now clearly announces page numbers (e.g., "Page 2 of 5"). • Scanner Audio Cues: The automatic scanner now gives a three-second warning before advancing, so you're never surprised by a station change. • Map & Sheet Navigation: Improved VoiceOver focus handling for map server details and connection error screens. • Semantic Grouping: Cleaned up labels on the Acknowledgements screen, Filter chips, and Retry buttons to remove "image noise" and provide clear descriptions. • Platform Announcements: The new macOS compatibility banner features automatic VoiceOver announcements and semantic grouping, ensuring the platform-specific guidance is immediately clear to blind and low-vision users. • Accessibility improvements will keep being added as feedback is given

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User reviews

❤️ Excellent SDR app for radio enthusiasts! ❤️

Echo is a fantastic app for anyone interested in SDR, shortwave, ham radio, aviation, and global radio listening. The interface is clean, fast, and very easy to use, with access to thousands of remote SDR receivers around the world. I especially like the interactive map, background audio, scanner mode, and the ability to explore real radio signals directly from my iPhone or iPad.

The app feels polished, privacy-friendly, and clearly built with care. A must-have for radio hobbyists and curious listeners alike! 📡🌍🎧
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Awesome app for the SWL community

SDR anywhere. I will still travel w a radio..but this lil app is really great.

Great free App!!!

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Fantastic

Thank you! Now I can listen using my iPad while mobile. Excellent implementation.

Thank you!

I have been wanting an app just like this for so long, use web SDRs often but this makes it so convenient to listen from the phone/on the go rather than on the computer. Even just for AM/FM listening it’s vastly superior to all the “radio” apps that seem to just use the web streams of stations rather than actual radio. Searched many times for an app like this since it just seemed like something that should exist, thank you for making it real!
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Response from developer

Thank you! I’ve used it a lot myself just for AM/FM listening as well. If you ever think of any features that would make tuning around even better, definitely let me know.

FAQ

What can I listen to with Echo?

Echo allows you to tune into a wide variety of radio signals from around the world. This includes international shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, numbers stations, and distant FM stations, all accessible through community-hosted Software Defined Radio (SDR) receivers.

How does Echo's interactive map work?

The app features a global interactive map that uses a native clustering engine to visually display thousands of remote SDR servers worldwide. You can easily browse these receivers or instantly search for specific ones by name or location.

What SDR architectures does Echo support?

Echo offers unmatched SDR compatibility, seamlessly supporting KiwiSDR, OpenWebRX, WebSDR, and FM-DX architectures. You can also add your own unlisted servers with custom URL entry if needed.

Can I listen to Echo in the background?

Yes, Echo provides uninterrupted background audio. It features a custom audio bridge that intercepts complex SDR streams, allowing for true iOS background playback and lock-screen controls, even when your screen is locked or you are using other apps.

Does Echo have ads?

No, Echo is ad-free. The application is built with a privacy-first approach and does not include any advertisements.

Is Echo available on Android devices?

Echo is natively built for iOS devices. It is currently supported on iPhone and iPad.

How often is Echo updated?

Echo was last updated on March 31, 2026, with version 1.0. The app is designed for speed, aesthetics, and privacy, ensuring a premium listening experience.

What is the age rating for Echo?

Echo has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience and does not contain content inappropriate for younger users.