Best apps like ircDDB remote

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Whether you want more options like ircDDB remote or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 19+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to ircDDB remote

RS-MS3I by ICOM INCORPORATED

DV Gateway Communication app.

Editor's Choice

3.0(3 ratings)

Free

This app expands D-STAR transceiver capabilities over the internet using Terminal or Access Point modes. It allows communication even outside of repeater range by routing signals through your device via cellular or Wi-Fi networks.

SDR-Control Mobile by Marcus Roskosch

Now available for your iPhone

Strong Contender

4.5😊(64 ratings)

$44.99

Control your Icom transceiver remotely or locally from your iPhone. Operate in all modes, log QSOs, and utilize integrated digital modes like FT8/FT4 and SSTV. No extra hardware is needed for global access.

What We Love

🚀 Works perfectly with ICOM radios
👍 Intuitive and easy to use
🌟 Feature-rich and comprehensive
💯 Stable and reliable performance
📱 Great for remote operation
🎧 Excellent audio quality
💡 Innovative FT8/FT4 implementation
💰 Worth the price
✨ Seamless integration with ecosystem
✅ Flawless functionality
🚀 Responsive and fast
👍 User-friendly interface
📈 Continuous development and improvements
🗺️ Cool map feature
🗂️ Automatic logging
📡 POTA spotting
🔧 Full CAT control
🌟 Professional-grade SDR app
⚡ Works well on cellular data (with low bandwidth option)
🎛️ Precise tuning and control
💡 SSTV decode support
🌐 Works with VPN and Tailscale
📡 Supports Xiegu X6100
📝 Comprehensive manual
💬 Developer is responsive

Room to Improve

🐛 FT8 decoding issues (lower signal levels)
🐛 Dialogs do not scale with larger text setting
🐛 UI elements can be cramped on iPhone
🐛 Some buttons are small and hard to press
🐛 Frequency display overlaps buttons
🐛 FT8 interface can be counterintuitive
🐛 Audio can be muffled/garbled on VHF
🐛 App crashes and leaves radio in transmit
🐛 Issues with cellular carrier connectivity
🐛 iCloud drive naming confusion
🐛 Some users experienced connection instability
🐛 No CarPlay support
🐛 No Apple Watch add-on
🐛 No Windows version
🐛 No JS8call support

RepeaterPhone by Weston Bustraan

Connect to ham radio repeaters

Worth Considering

4.4😐(88 ratings)

$7.99

#58in Utilities

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

What We Love

👍 Excellent audio quality
👍 Works well for Allstar and EchoLink
👍 Great for travel/remote access
👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
👍 Good value for the price
👍 Seamless background operation
👍 Accessible for blind users (Voiceover support)
👍 Reliable connections

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🐛 Volume too low/audio issues
🐛 Connection issues with some nodes/networks
🐛 App closes when screen locks/in background
🐛 Authentication/login failures
🐛 Fails to load station list sometimes
🐛 Random disconnections
🐛 Watch app limitations

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SDR-Control for Icom

$49.99

Control compatible Icom transceivers remotely or locally from your iPad. Offers full operation, dual VFO, a logbook, and integrated digital modes like FT8/FT4, SSTV, and CW decoding.

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RS-MS1I

by ICOM INCORPORATED

Transceiver DR functionsSend and receive voice and picturesMap repeater and station locations

Control compatible transceivers, share voice and pictures, and view station locations on a map. Access received station information, send text messages, and manage call sign and repeater lists. Customize transceiver and application settings for a streamlined experience.

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Image create/transfer app.

ST-4001I

Image conversion for D-STAR Share PictureImage croppingAdd text (call signs)

This app converts photos and images into a format compatible with D-STAR transceivers for the Share Picture function. Users can crop images, add text like call signs, and transfer them wirelessly or via Bluetooth to supported transceivers.

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

FT8 Decoder

by HotPaw Productions

$1.99

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.

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