# OTAMap — OTA TV & FM Station Finder > Find and aim antennas for OTA TV and FM stations with location-based tower data. (iPhone/iPad app by Arctic Surf Designs.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otamap/id441016695 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Arctic Surf Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/441016698) - Category: Utilities, Reference - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-06-14 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otamap/id441016695/reviews.md ## What is OTAMap? Works for both FM and TV! Loaded with new features in 2.0! Use OTAMap to find and point your antenna to all your Over The Air (OTA) television and FM stations. OTAMap gives you the latest Over The Air (OTA) television/FM station information. for all of the continental USA, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Northern Mexico and some US territories such as Puerto Rico. OTA Map will list all OTA channels/stations within 150 miles of your current geographical position as indicated by your iPhone/iPad. With this tool you can quickly see what OTA stations may be available in your area. With OTAMap you can view the position of the transmission towers, of any of these Over The Air television stations, in relationship to you. This can be used to help adjust your HD OTA antenna for local reception, for that hard to get station, or even the far far away channel that you have been trying to "DX" for quite a while. Whether you are on your roof or turning your rotor from your living room, OTAMap can help you. *****Note to Northern Canadian Users: OTAMap does work everywhere in Canada (including Edmonton), however you may need to flip on the Industry Canada Data in the preferences. Some of the new features in 2.0 Now you can choose between FM or TV stations •You can filter station list based on distance, power, FCC data, Industry Canada data, Canadian, Mexican and US stations. •You can now even filter based on whether your location falls within a stations 41 dBU Contours! •You can sort the displayed stations by distance, channel, power or even it's bearing from you. •Save and recall locations. •Do locations based on -Actual GPS -Entered GPS (IOS 6.1 and higher only) -ZIP/postal code (IOS 6.1 and higher only) -Street Address (IOS 6.1 and higher only) -Or a previously saved location. •Download and update latest FCC station data anytime. •No longer server based. Some functionality will run without a network connection. If a particular map was previously loaded, even mapping functionality may work offline. •Fixed magnetic declination (no longer IRC dependent) (may be off as you near the Arctic Circle). •Added ability to add stations/save maps to a DX list. The list can be pulled up anytime and the pointing maps reviewed. •Added Super Contour Map. Given a particular location it -will list all stations that fall within the 41/60 dBu contour map which should indicate stations that should be received relatively easily. Will show curves of all coverage contours and darken overlapping sections. The resulting stations can then be viewed as your filtered station list. •Added a search for call sign option. This will allow mapping of super long range reception or help in obscure DX attempts. •Now works for all of the Great White North - Uses IRC data for anything not included in the FCC database. •In the station pointing map view the map can be updated if the users gps determination has changed. •In the station pointing and the all station map views, you can drag the home icon to say a different part of the roof/yard and the calculations will follow. •You can erase your downloaded data (which may include FCC FM/TV database and any cached contours) and restore to original data from preference menu. ## Key features - Find OTA TV and FM stations - View transmission tower locations - Optimize antenna aiming - Filter stations by distance, power, and contour - Save and recall locations - Offline mapping functionality ## Chart rankings - #195 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otamap/id441016695/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Okay for setting up tv antenna *2025-08-09* Good app but the channel numbers are wrong and app hasn’t been updated since 2014 please update ### 1/5 — Better info for free *2020-07-15* You are far better off with more pertinent and accurate data at certain websites for free (ie tvfool) This app excluded terrain making a nearby tower completely obstructed by a mountain look good. The fact is…you are far better off experimenting at ground level than even the best available advice at any price. ### 2/5 — Needs update on translator callsigns *2019-12-06* Your information is old translator callsings. The design and layout of the app is nice. Most of the callsigns are before the FCC TV Repack. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t show digital stations *2018-08-10* US has had digital only for a long time. This app doesn’t display any digital stations. Not good. ### 5/5 — Greatest Utility App *2018-06-01* This is a must have app to finding free over the air channels. I got it for my motorhome and it is far better than I anticipated. Love it!!! ### 5/5 — Works *2017-07-24* This is amazing. Thank you so much for making this. Way better than I expected. Love that it has so many features and information. ### 1/5 — NOT FOR EDMONTON ALBERTA *2017-02-18* Do not buy if you live in Edmonton, AB. Does absolutely nothing. Save your cash. ### 5/5 — Great App !! *2016-07-08* A rarity these days: a properly implemented single function app with a clean user interface and fast input response. Helped me re-aim my antenna for optimum reception. And yes - I'm in Edmonton (turn on "Include Industry Canada Data" in Settings). ### 4/5 — Great app *2015-11-13* Super helpful in figuring out where to point the antenna. Suggestion I would like to be able to configure the view to show the virtual station id since thats what the users actually see. ### 1/5 — No help in Edmonton. *2015-03-07* Useless for me. Says there are no stations near me. ## Frequently asked questions about OTAMap ### What does OTAMap do? OTAMap helps you find and aim your antenna for Over The Air (OTA) television and FM radio stations. It displays the locations of transmission towers relative to your current position, allowing you to optimize your antenna's direction for the best possible reception. ### What are the key features of OTAMap? Key features include finding both TV and FM stations, viewing transmission tower positions, filtering stations by various criteria like distance and signal strength, saving and recalling locations, and even some offline mapping capabilities. It also offers a 'Super Contour Map' to identify stations likely to be received easily. ### How much does OTAMap cost? Based on the provided information, OTAMap is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model. ### What devices is OTAMap compatible with? The app is designed for iPhones and iPads. Specific iOS version requirements are mentioned for certain location input methods, such as iOS 6.1 and higher for ZIP/postal code and street address lookups. ### Who would benefit from using OTAMap? This app is ideal for anyone who uses or wants to use an antenna to receive free Over The Air (OTA) television channels or FM radio stations. It's particularly useful for those trying to find distant stations, fine-tune their antenna aiming, or understand their local broadcast landscape. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0 — 2026-03-11 - Virtual Channel Display: See the channel number that appears on your TV displayed inside a retro TV icon next to each station - Sort by Virtual Channel: New sorting option to organize stations by virtual channel number - Latest FCC & ISED Databases: Updated US and Canadian broadcast station data - Signal Path Profile: Frequency band correction for more accurate signal strength estimates across VHF, UHF, and FM bands - Improved Super Contour Maps (US): Redesigned coverage map with color-coded contours showing which signals reach your location and which are nearby DX targets - Live Compass Accuracy: Magnetic bearing now uses live device heading for improved precision - Enhanced iPad Support: Improved layouts for compass view and station list - In-App Help & Support: Quick access from the station detail view - Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 2.2 — 2017-09-25 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Required changes for IOS 11 Improved UI changes for iPad version! Fixed fcc web pages Fixed individual contour maps Now it starts with 120 miles and all stations greater than 1kw Temporarily removed super contour - will enhance and include in next update More features coming!... ### 2.1 — 2014-08-01 •Added Compass functionality. You can now point to station with compass or satellite map. •Added Sort by Estimated Signal Strength option. •Move most used aspects of preferences to Main Page. •Added range indicator in DX lists •Removed About Us and Blog. •Added Help Menu Please give me some feedback on all the new features! ### 2.0 — 2014-07-11 Some of the new features -Now you can choose between FM or TV stations -You can filter station list based on distance, power, FCC data, Industry Canada data, Canadian, Mexican and US stations. -You can now even filter based on whether your location falls within a stations 41 dBU Contours! -You can sort the displayed stations by distance, channel, power or even it's bearing from you. -Save and recall locations. -Do locations based on Actual GPS Entered GPS (IOS 6.1 and higher only) ZIP/postal code (IOS 6.1 and higher only) Street Address (IOS 6.1 and higher only) Or a previously saved location. -Download and update latest FCC station data anytime. -No longer server based. Some functionality will run without a network connection. If a particular map was previously loaded, even mapping functionality may work offline. -Fixed magnetic declination (no longer IRC dependent) (may be off as you near the Arctic Circle). -Added ability to add stations/save maps to a DX list. The list can be pulled up anytime and the pointing maps reviewed. -Added Super Contour Map. Given a particular location it -will list all stations that fall within the 41/60 dBu contour map which should indicate stations that should be received relatively easily. Will show curves of all coverage contours and darken overlapping sections. The resulting stations can then be viewed as your filtered station list. -Added a search for call sign option. This will allow mapping of super long range reception or help in obscure DX attempts. -Now works for all of the Great White North - Uses IRC data for anything not included in the FCC database. -In the station pointing map view the map can be updated if the users gps determination has changed. -In the station pointing and the all station map views, you can drag the home icon to say a different part of the roof/yard and the calculations will follow. -You can erase your downloaded data (which may include FCC FM/TV database and any cached contours) and restore to original data from preference menu. ### 1.0 — 2011-06-14 No release notes. ## Apps similar to OTAMap | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DA20 M&B](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da20-m-and-b/id1553610529) | — | $1.99 | Utilities | | [Tally QuickCount](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quickcount/id6741534206) | — | Free | Utilities | | [GO-25 SciRPN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-25-scirpn/id408249517) | 4.7 (23) | $4.99 | Utilities | | [C152 M&B](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c152-m-and-b/id1509392706) | — | $1.99 | Utilities | | [OutBack Power](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outback-power/id6752229871) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Picture Day Perfected by Waldo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-day-perfected-by-waldo/id6755315915) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Arctic Surf Designs - [Freeview Aim Antenna](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeview-aim-antenna/id899890045) - [Antenni Europe (DVB-T)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenni-europe-dvb-t/id906589479) - [MosaicMe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosaicme/id6757612664) - [PassportReady](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passportready/id6758281738) - [Photo Sheet Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-sheet-pro/id6758788809) All apps by Arctic Surf Designs: https://appshunter.io/developer/441016698 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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