Best apps like iCluster - DX-Cluster database

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.7 avg rating

5 free apps

Updated October 2026

iCluster - DX-Cluster database

Marcus Roskosch

iCluster 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 iCluster

#1

xCluster by Peter Bourget

Show dx cluster spots on map

Editor's Choice

4.0(5 ratings)

Free

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Visualize DX cluster activity on a world map and in a list. Filter spots by call sign or band, and set custom alerts for specific stations or countries. Integrates with popular DX services and provides call parsing for location data.

#2

TinyMIDI by N6ARA Electronics

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

Greyline FT8 by JONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN

Field-Ready Digital Ham Radio

Worth Considering

4.8(12 ratings)

$3.99

#89in Utilities

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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.

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Summits On The Air assistant

This app serves as a comprehensive assistant for the Summits On The Air amateur radio program. It offers an offline summit database, real-time spotting and alerts from SOTAwatch, and an integrated compass for navigation to activation zones. It's designed to help users plan and complete their radio activations effectively.

Offline summit databaseSOTAwatch spotting and alertsPush notifications for activations

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by HotPaw Productions

This application decodes FT8 digital signals from amateur radio bands. It can process audio from external sources or directly from an SSB radio or SDR. The app also generates FT8 modulated audio for experimentation.

Decodes FT8 8FSK modulated signalsProcesses external audio or SDR soundSupports standard callsigns and 13-character messages

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PSKReporter Client

PSKReporter Client

PSKReporter Client

Digital mode propagation map

Visualize real-time digital radio reception reports on an interactive world map. Understand propagation patterns, band conditions, and compare your station's performance against others globally. Ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking to optimize their setups and identify new contacts.

Real-time reception reports on a world mapDigital mode activity visualizationBand condition indicators

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Mobile FT8 and FT4

This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.

FT8 and FT4 digital modesPortable digital communicationGlobal operator connections

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by Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd.

Connect your RigExpert antenna analyzer to your smartphone for detailed antenna system analysis. Visualize SWR and Smith charts, and view all parameters in one place.

Connects to RigExpert analyzers via BLESWR chart visualizationSmith chart visualization

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A simple, portable logger

This is a portable logging application designed for amateur radio enthusiasts participating in outdoor activities. It simplifies the process of recording contacts during events like POTA and SOTA.

Portable loggingPOTA supportSOTA support

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B.B. Link Configurator

B.B. Link Configurator

B.B. Link Configurator

by Makena Ventures LLC

Configure a Bluetooth adapter to connect your amateur radio to an iOS device. This enables data exchange with apps like RadioMail and aprs.fi using the radio's TNC as a packet modem.

Configure B.B. Link Bluetooth adapterPair with Kenwood TH-D74/TH-D75 radiosConnect radio (Bluetooth Classic) to iOS (BLE)

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