# NAVTEX Pad — Decodes NAVTEX and RTTY

> Mobile decoder for NAVTEX and RTTY marine weather transmissions. (iPhone/iPad app by Black Cat Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtex-pad/id385592736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Black Cat Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/301047032)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtex-pad/id385592736/reviews.md

## What is NAVTEX Pad?

NAVTEX Pad lets you view NAVTEX and Radio Teletype (RTTY) marine weather transmissions on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Just set it near a radio (or for better quality decoding, connect a cable from the radio's audio output jack to the microphone jack), tune in a NAVTEX frequency (usually 518 kHz), and watch the transmissions.

NAVTEX weather and marine safety messages are transmitted from dozens of sites around the world. Now you can display these messages without buying a dedicated NAVTEX receiver.

Both BAUDOT and ASCII RTTY can also be decoded. The shift and baud can can be selected from the standard values.

You can also save your received text to view later, or transfer to your computer via iTunes.

Schedules of upcoming NAVTEX transmissions are available within the app, so you'll never miss one.

Visit the support page for step by step instructions for using the app: http://www.blackcatsystems.com/ipad/iPad_NAVTEX_Pad_FAQ.html

Buy your copy of NAVTEX pad today, and never be without up to date marine weather information again.

## Key features

- Decodes NAVTEX transmissions
- Decodes RTTY (BAUDOT & ASCII)
- Saves received text
- Transfers text to computer
- Displays NAVTEX schedules
- No dedicated receiver needed

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtex-pad/id385592736/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works OK on Mac

*2025-02-26, version 2.0*

Works OK on my M4 silicon MacBook Pro running Sequoia, would be nice to hear the audio when using a USB sound card for input but for the price, brilliant!

### 4/5 — Funziona

*2024-03-19, version 2.0*

Basta una radio in hf,un buon audio ho già ricevuto cartine Fax ….Ottima app

### 1/5 — Abzocke

*2024-01-12, version 2.0*

Ich habe die App mit IPhone 13 und 15 an mehreren Empfängern getested. DWD Freq 147.3 khz mit 50baud/85Shift sowie auf 4,581 mhz 50 Baud /450 Shift an einem Icom 9500/8600/705 Sowie Rohde&Schwarz XK4100 rx/tx . Die App funtioniert bei keinerlei Rtty Signal. Von daher eher Betrug. Schnell verdiente 2,99 Euro . Werde die App gleich mal  bei Apple melden… 73 R.G

### 1/5 — Does not work. Avoid the investment

*2023-07-03, version 2.0*

Clunky and not reliable. Does not work as advertised in my experience and I’m dissatisfied

### 1/5 — Absolute garbage

*2023-04-05, version 2.0*

Downloaded this as it says it also decodes RTTY.  When you open the app, even with ZERO audio input, the very cartoonish 1980s spectrum display dances like it’s on fire.  (Not even close to accurate.) This program decodes garbage with ZERO signal being injected/received.  The SETTINGS are extremely rudimentary, and the FAQ is a joke.

I have not tried the other stuff, nor NAVTEX functions, but I wish I had read the other reviews before I wasted $8 on this package.  Don’t make my mistake.

### 5/5 — Arbeitet völlig problemlos und zuverlässig

*2023-02-23, version 2.0*

Die App arbeitet mit dem iPad und einem Weltempfänger (bei mir Tecsun PL-990X) völlig problemlos. Man muss sich eben ein bisschen damit befassen (vorzugsweise mit der Betriebsart RTTY) und ausprobieren, alles andere ist nur noch von den aktuellen Ausbreitungsbedingungen auf Kurzwelle abhängig.
73s DL8***

### 1/5 — Une vrais daube

*2022-10-29, version 2.0*

Application qui ne sert à rien , elle reste en mode démo quoi qu’il arrive !.
Inutilisable sur OS 16.1

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2021-06-17, version 1.4*

Fails to copy even small fragments of 45b/170Hz rtty correctly under pristine (lab) conditions.

### 1/5 — Finger weg!

*2020-08-06, version 1.4*

Habe lange versucht ein Ergebnis zu bekommen. Geht nicht? Die App ihr Geld nicht wert!

### 3/5 — RTTY does not work at 45.45 Baud

*2019-12-18, version 1.4*

RTTY does not work at 45.45 Baud (Ham Radio)

## Frequently asked questions about NAVTEX Pad

### What is NAVTEX Pad?

NAVTEX Pad is a paid utility app that decodes NAVTEX and RTTY marine weather transmissions on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. It allows you to view important safety messages and weather reports without needing specialized hardware.

### How does NAVTEX Pad work?

You place your iOS device near a radio tuned to a NAVTEX frequency (typically 518 kHz) or connect the radio's audio output to your device's microphone jack for better quality. The app then decodes the transmissions displayed on your screen.

### Can I save or transfer the decoded messages?

Yes, NAVTEX Pad allows you to save received text within the app for later viewing. You can also transfer this saved text to your computer via iTunes for archiving or further analysis.

### Does NAVTEX Pad include NAVTEX transmission schedules?

Yes, the app provides schedules of upcoming NAVTEX transmissions. This feature helps users ensure they don't miss important broadcasts from various sites around the world.

### What devices does NAVTEX Pad support?

NAVTEX Pad is supported on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. It is compatible with iOS devices and has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is NAVTEX Pad updated?

The latest version of NAVTEX Pad is 2.0, which was last updated on July 3, 2022. Information on update frequency beyond this specific update is not provided.

### What is the price of NAVTEX Pad?

NAVTEX Pad is a paid application priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with this app.

### What is the user sentiment for NAVTEX Pad?

NAVTEX Pad has an average rating of 2.0 stars based on 11 ratings. This indicates that user satisfaction may be mixed or that there are areas for improvement according to its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2022-07-03

Improvements to decoding RTTY mode.

### 1.4 — 2016-01-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updates for iOS 9.2.

### 1.3 — 2013-11-11

Added decoding of RTTY (Radio Teletype)
Added ability to change the size of the decoded text.
iOS 7 support

### 1.2 — 2013-01-04

Schedules for NAVTEX transmissions

### 1.1.1 — 2012-09-28

Bug fixes for iOS 6

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