# HamSphere 5.0 — Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver > Virtual ham radio transceiver for HF bands with multiple modes and optional instrument upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by HamSphere AB.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) - Category: Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-11-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews.md ## What is HamSphere 5.0? This handheld Amateur Radio transceiver offers 10-160m virtual HamSphere HF bands including 6m, 2m and 70cm. It comes with a fully working 30 day trial. The transceiver has three built in audio filters, USB, LSB and CW Modes, power setting. The transceiver can be expanded with a number of useful instruments as in-app-purchases. ## Key features - Virtual HF bands (10-160m) - 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands - USB, LSB, and CW modes - Built-in audio filters - Power setting - In-app purchase instrument expansions ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time | | Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time | | Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time | | J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time | | Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time | | 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time | | VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time | | J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time | | Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time | | Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time | | Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time | | Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time | | 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time | | J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time | | J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time | | Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time | | Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time | | DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time | | 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time | | 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Couldn’t make it work! *2026-06-25* No help menu, no audio to my headphones! Couldn’t figure it out! Deleted it! ### 5/5 — It’s a lot of fun *2026-06-22* Highly recommend. A bit of learning curve but well worth it. ### 5/5 — Just lots of fun *2026-04-09* This is not ham radio but it is fun and very helpful to those who want a ham radio permit. ### 1/5 — Not responsive *2025-10-02* No place that I could find to cancel after you sign up. No response to repeated emails. Very poor customer service experience. Beware. ### 1/5 — Watch out for plugins *2025-06-22* Great way to understand how HF works. Unfortunately you need to add plugins to truly understand how a radio works. Those cost money! Recommend trying before you buy. My opinion is it’s not worth the money. ### 5/5 — Ham Radio Simulation *2025-03-26* Admirable effort has been exerted to develop a realistic simulation of the ionosphere. I think real ham radio is great, heaving a homebrew antenna at the end of a bamboo mast to a 45 degree angle in a cold drizzle, coax tangled up on tree limbs, then finally getting it vertical for the seventh time, secured, a good SWR check, and being able to relay others into a VHF simplex net. The verbal exchange is my struggle, and HamSphere is an excellent opportunity to hone mike skill. Neither is it restricted to just voice. I’ve heard CW and FT8. On a PC it’s a lot easier to inject any audio source you choose. It will run fine alongside FLDigi or WSJT-X. For that matter, you could use this app acoustic-coupled with an Android phone running Andflmsg. The ionospheric model is just an algorithm, it won’t do meteor scatter, ducting, or sporadic-E. It’s great practice though. Also, every once in a while, the server will drop you. HamSphere does charge for a subscription, and software development appears to be tightly controlled. There are no “roll your own” baluns, stacked quads, or lightning arrestors. HamSphere is a great place to learn the indoor work of good radio operation. ### 5/5 — The best *2025-03-01, version 5.0.1* HamSphere is deffently an amazing program (VOIP) you can learn alot from Han radio operators ### 3/5 — It’s Alright. *2024-11-20* Ok. This is a simulation of Ham Radio. It’s not trying to lie about that. For what it is, it works great. For a person who is not a licensed Ham Operator, this is an excellent way to learn how to use a Ham Radio on repeaters and on the HF bands. For the people who are Licensed Ham Operators who don’t have a large enough piece property for a large HF antenna, this could be good for to play around with. BUT!!! For the Licensed Ham Operators that does have large enough properties for their large HF antennas I can see this being a waste of money. Because from experience you can do better with your own radio and antenna instead of this Hamsphere. I paid for and used this for 1 year as a Licensed Ham Operator and I tried to use this everyday and I bought large antennas on here and I could talk to some people but it just wasn’t that good. The people just wasn’t there. You’d see them on the log as being seen on the frequency but you’d never hear them. I’ve talked all over the world with my real radio and dipole antenna but on here I couldn’t do that with a more powerful radio and a very expensive antenna! It just didn’t do what you’d expect it to do, when it’s supposed to be “Like Ham Radio”! I may try it again later if they get things fixed to work better, but I don’t know if I really want to spend that much money and it still be the same way again. To be honest, I think I’m being generous with the 3 stars!!!! ### 1/5 — Do t waste your time! *2024-10-03* Complete fake! ### 1/5 — Ham *2024-07-01, version 5.0.1* It crashes all the time. Please fix it. ## Frequently asked questions about HamSphere 5.0 ### What is the short name for HamSphere 5.0? The short name for HamSphere 5.0 is HamSphere. ### Does HamSphere have ads? No, HamSphere does not contain advertisements. ### What devices does HamSphere support? HamSphere is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for HamSphere? HamSphere has an age rating of 17+. ### How often is HamSphere updated? HamSphere was last updated on January 4, 2026, with version 5.1.2. ### What are the available modes in HamSphere? HamSphere supports USB, LSB, and CW modes for communication. ### Can I expand the functionality of HamSphere? Yes, the transceiver can be expanded with additional instruments through in-app purchases. ### Is there a trial period for HamSphere? Yes, HamSphere comes with a fully working 30-day trial period. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 5.1.2 — 2026-01-04 • Improved stability and reliability • Bug fixes and internal improvements ### 5.1 — 2025-12-03 Added full support for iOS 18.7 Updated to the new HamSphere 5.1 server system Fixed the in-app subscription flow for immediate upgrade ### 5.0.1 — 2023-11-19 Version 5.0.1 handles blue-tooth headsets and switches between headset and speaker automatically. ### 5.0.0 — 2023-11-09 No release notes. ## Apps similar to HamSphere 5.0 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TR Talk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tr-talk/id1547187820) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Social Networking | | [Groups.io App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupsio-app/id1553820507) | 3.0 (24) | Free | Social Networking | | [Morse Chat: Chat in Morse Code](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-chat-chat-in-morse-code/id1586460503) | 4.7 (480) | Free | Social Networking | | [Rattlegram](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rattlegram/id1664526096) | 4.5 (23) | Free | Social Networking | | [SharkRF Link](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharkrf-link/id6444303804) | 2.4 (24) | Free | Social Networking | | [Online Walkie Talkie Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online-walkie-talkie-pro/id1224472003) | 4.0 (720) | Free | Social Networking | ## More apps by HamSphere AB - [HamSphere](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere/id571596475) All apps by HamSphere AB: https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754 ## Related topics [ham radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio) · [radio frequency scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/radio-frequency-scanner) · [vhf radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vhf-radio) · [uhf radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/uhf-radio) · [ham radio receiver](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-receiver) · [vhf](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vhf) · [sdr receiver](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sdr-receiver) · [shortwave radio scanner apps](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shortwave-radio-scanner-apps) · [ham radio remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-remote) · [shortwave radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shortwave-radio) · [sdr touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sdr-touch) · [sdr](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sdr) · [ham radio prep with performance tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-prep-with-performance-tracking) · [hamwaves uv5r](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hamwaves-uv5r) · [sdr radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sdr-radio) · [ham radio logbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-logbook) · [ham radio scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-scanner) · [amateur radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/amateur-radio) · [mermaid vhf radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mermaid-vhf-radio) · [ham radio test](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-test) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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