# FT8 Decoder — user reviews

> 6 indexed App Store user reviews of FT8 Decoder by HotPaw Productions, rated 4.30/5 from 8 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft8-decoder/id1592847401/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft8-decoder/id1592847401.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (6 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Fehlerhaft?

*2025-09-26*

Hat bei mir nicht funktioniert.

### 2/5 — A little bare

*2023-03-21*

It was easy enough to decode some packets just audio coupled to the transceiver. My overall view is that it’s quite pricey for what appears to be an early demo. A polished App should provide the typical map view, and perhaps compose the log email itself.

### 3/5 — Digirig not supported

*2022-12-27*

Sooooo, yes this program works, as in it decodes. FT8 audio, and makes ft8 noise out. So it is then up to you to get some cables and make it work with your radio. For what this costs I wish I could get my money back it was a gamble to see if it would work with a DigiRig, sadly it doesn’t. (Missed opportunity) oh well.

### 4/5 — Portable FT8 here we go!

*2022-08-29*

Great pocket FT8 decoder - ideal for out-and-about use with my (tr)uSDX portable HF radio transceiver. Has some basic transmit capability; hoping that auto-sequencing gets added as this app becomes more popular, along with advanced decode, allowing full FT8 operation in-the-field!

### 5/5 — Good Value and intro to Digital Modes

*2025-07-17*

Amazingly this little ap works as intended on both my iPhone and ipad. About as simple as you can get and excellent for occasional decoding and demonstrating😊

### 5/5 — Ft8d decoder

*2022-09-29*

Wow!
Just a short piece of wire on my trusty R1000 receiver and phone not even near speaker. Many decodes from across Europe on 40 metres. Tx not tried as I use wsjt-x 73 de G4BTI.

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