Best HamSat alternatives: apps like HamSat: Ham Satellite Tracker

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Updated October 2026

HamSat: Ham Satellite Tracker

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Looking for something like HamSat? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to HamSat

#1

Ham Satting by Yousif AL Balushi

Amateur Radio Sat Tracker

Editor's Choice

3.7(3 ratings)

Free

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Track amateur radio satellites in real-time, predict passes, and log QSOs. Features include live APRS mapping, AR tracking, and multi-satellite comparison. Offers a unique music broadcast service and SSTV decoding.

#2

Radio Messenger by Island Magic Co.

Off-grid messaging over radio

Strong Contender

5.0(6 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Communicate off-grid using amateur radio frequencies. Send messages, files, photos, and locations without cellular service. Supports APRS and enhanced direct messaging modes.

#3

QRV - Ham Radio Multitool by Joseph Iannazzone

Spots, Band Plans & Widgets

Worth Considering

4.9(80 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

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Packet Commander

Packet Commander

Packet Commander

Terminal for Packet Radio

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBSClassic color themes and adjustable layoutYAPP protocol support for file transfers

free with in-app purchases

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Field-Ready Digital Ham Radio

This app provides a portable digital ham radio experience for field operations on iOS devices. It automates callsign lookups, displays real-time spot data, and offers automated calling or manual control for QSOs. Features include intelligent frequency selection, audio delay adjustment, and direct logging to QRZ.

Field-ready digital ham radioAutomated callsign and DXCC lookupsReal-time PSK Reporter spot data

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POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio

POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio

POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio

Parks on the Air Tool & Logger

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Ionaut — Ham Radio

Ionaut — Ham Radio

Ionaut — Ham Radio

HF propagation & DX tools

This app provides radio amateurs with a comprehensive suite of tools for propagation forecasting, space weather monitoring, DX spotting, and operating assistance. It includes learning resources for newcomers and various utility calculators. The app is free, ad-free, and requires no account.

Real-time VOACAP propagation forecastsLive space weather dataDX cluster and live spots

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HamQRG: Ham Radio Repeaters

HamQRG: Ham Radio Repeaters

HamQRG: Ham Radio Repeaters

Amateur frequencies and map

Discover and locate over 24,000 ham radio repeaters with detailed technical data. Features an interactive map, real-time POTA spots, and the ability to save favorite repeaters. Supports licensed operators and listeners.

Interactive repeater mapDetailed technical data (frequency, tones, modes)Live POTA spots

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Ham satellite tracker & CAT

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Handi-Talky Commander

Handi-Talky Commander

Handi-Talky Commander

All-in-one HAM radio app

This app serves as a central hub for amateur radio operators, enabling them to connect their transceivers to mobile devices. It facilitates radio programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications.

Radio channel managementAPRS messagingWinlink email

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