Best EchoLink alternatives: apps like EchoLink

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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8 free apps
Updated November 2026

EchoLink 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.

Top Alternatives to EchoLink

SOTAMΔ€T SOTA / POTA Spotting#1

SOTAMΔ€T SOTA / POTA Spotting by Brian Mathews

Self-Spot off-grid via HF
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6(16 ratings)
Free
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This app enables licensed amateur radio operators to self-spot SOTA and POTA activations, even without internet. It supports spotting via HF radio and sending predefined messages for emergencies. It also provides reference materials and navigation to activation zones.

4.7😐(253 ratings)
$4.99
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This amateur radio contact logging tool offers comprehensive QSO logging, DXCC tracking, and integration with various online services. It supports file exchange via iCloud and iTunes, and can exchange data with select transceivers.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Simple and useful
  • πŸ”— Connects via Bluetooth (IC-705)
  • ☁️ Cloud sync for logbook
  • πŸ—‚οΈ DX cluster integration
  • πŸ“± Works on iPhone and iPad
  • πŸ’‘ Comprehensive features
  • πŸ”„ iCloud sync across devices
  • 🌐 Auto-populates info from QRZ.com
  • πŸ’» Companion to Mac version
  • ✨ High-quality design
  • πŸš€ Reliable for portable operation
  • 🌟 Highly recommended
  • πŸ“‚ Syncs with desktop app (Dropbox)
  • πŸ“± Excellent mobile logging

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Date and time issues (UTC/Local)
  • ❓ Configuration complexity
  • 🚫 eQSL not working
  • 🚫 DX-CLUSTER without function
  • πŸ› Cannot download ADIF logs
  • ❓ Transferring logs to QRZ.com unclear
  • ❓ Logbook search criteria limited
  • πŸ› App crashes (initially)
  • ❓ Direct date/time input missing
  • πŸ› Returns to latest log on list screen
  • πŸ› Sync with Mac version requires copy-paste
  • ❓ Confusing, no instructions
  • ❓ Not user-friendly
  • πŸ› ADIF import/export issues
  • πŸ› Map not zoomable
  • πŸ› App stopped working after update
  • ❓ Rate me prompt too frequent
SWLog#3

SWLog by Robert Sillett

Shortwave & Amateur Radio Log
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
1.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Log amateur radio QSOs and broadcast transmissions on your mobile device. Supports QRZ lookups and various broadcast schedule queries for station identification. Features GPS integration and local log browsing, with the ability to upload to a main logging program.

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