# PocketPacket > APRS client with built-in TNC for amateur radio packet communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Koomasi.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpacket/id336500866 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Koomasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500869) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 3.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 19 MB - Languages: American English, Greek - Released: 2009-10-31 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpacket/id336500866/reviews.md ## What is PocketPacket? PocketPacket is a full-featured APRS client with a built-in TNC. The "Automatic Position Reporting System" is a packet communication protocol used by amateur radio operators (hams) around the world, to report position, status, station capabilities, weather or other information in real time. Packets can also be used for broadcasting announcements or one-to-one messaging. PocketPacket incorporates a software-based TNC, allowing you to directly capture and visualize, or encode and transmit 1200 baud packets (AFSK modulation) using a VHF radio transceiver. With PocketPacket you can also get and send packets over the Internet, by selecting one of the available Tier 2 servers of the global APRS-IS network. Incoming data is presented on a map, as most packets define some object, with a specific symbol and location. By selecting a symbol, you can view the latest information sent for the corresponding object, as well as the raw packets that produced it. All available objects are also shown in a list, which allows you to search for the ones you are looking for. Messages and bulletins are shown in a separate set of screens, structured like an e-mail client. With PocketPacket you can follow the status of the APRS network, submit your station's info, monitor moving objects, get real time weather reports directly from local stations and more. PocketPacket is ideal for field work or the ham shack. 73 de SV9OAN ## Key features - Full-featured APRS client - Built-in software TNC - 1200 baud AFSK modulation - APRS-IS internet connectivity - Map visualization of data - Object and message lists - Real-time weather reports ## Chart rankings - #191 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 95) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpacket/id336500866/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Owned for years *2025-01-26* This is would be a 5 star app if it were updated to maintain compatibility with iOS. * It doesn’t work in the background anymore. * The microphone-based packet decoding essentially doesn’t work with any consistency. * Can’t easily beacon; aside from adjusting the interval This app is **so** close to excellence, but misses the mark year after year. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2024-12-12, version 3.2* Coming from Android, this app does everything that APRSDroid did for me. I would highly recommend it! It needs to be better advertised! ### 4/5 — Works with TH-D75 *2024-07-07, version 3.2* I tried this program out years ago but shifted to just using APRS.FI instead. But I recently picked up a Kenwood TH-D75 HT and BB link Bluetooth translator. Pocket Packet will communicate with KISS Bluetooth modems with the BB Link dongle just fine. ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2024-06-21, version 3.2* Brilliant app for going out portable! Keep up the good work M0VUB ### 5/5 — Mac mini M2 with B.B.Link + TH-D74 (Kiss mode) *2024-05-29* I was able to connect my Mac mini M2 with B.B.Link + TH-D74 (Kiss mode) without any problems. I was able to send and receive messages via RF. It's great. ### 5/5 — Great App *2023-12-24, version 3.2* Best APRS option for APRS, and maybe the only proper audio modem. ### 4/5 — PocketPacket *2023-03-23* 1200 baud VHF packet client. Works with a radio with the. Phone’s speaker and mic, and/or the internet (aprs-is). No 300bd, though.. Can 300bd be built in? ### 5/5 — Good app for APRS *2021-09-28, version 3.1* If it could do the 300 baud and that would be awesome for HF APRS while just use the audio cable connect to station then VOX out for TX ### 1/5 — Transmits constantly despite frequency setting *2021-04-01* Seemed like a full-featured APRS client but it’s hard to get into those features when I’m constantly having to disconnect from my radio because it transmits constantly, regardless of the radio’s VOX sensitivity. Even when the audio modem is disabled it transmits. It also monopolizes the microphone, even when backgrounded. I would normally contact the developer about these issues, but they don’t provide any means to do so. ### 5/5 — Great APRS app! *2021-01-19* Still one of my favorite APRS apps! Would be nice if it had the ability to have the app keep running and beacons while in the background and while the iPhone is asleep. Please add 300 baud for HF APRS. It would also be cool if this app could act as a digipeater & iGate when connected to a ham radio. ## Frequently asked questions about PocketPacket ### What is PocketPacket? PocketPacket is a full-featured client for the Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS), designed for amateur radio operators. It allows users to send and receive real-time data such as position, status updates, weather information, and messages using packet communication protocols. ### What are the key features of PocketPacket? Key features include a built-in software TNC for direct radio communication (1200 baud AFSK modulation), connectivity to the global APRS-IS network via the internet, map visualization of incoming data with object symbols and locations, and separate screens for messages and bulletins structured like an email client. ### How does PocketPacket handle communication? PocketPacket supports two primary communication methods: direct radio communication using a VHF radio transceiver via its built-in software TNC, and internet-based communication by connecting to Tier 2 servers on the global APRS-IS network. ### Who is PocketPacket for and what can I do with it? This app is ideal for amateur radio operators (hams) in the field or in their ham shack. You can use it to follow the status of the APRS network, submit your station's information, monitor moving objects, and receive real-time weather reports directly from local stations. ### Is PocketPacket free to use? Yes, PocketPacket is available for free. The application does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a complete APRS client experience without cost. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2 — 2023-08-13 - Option for requesting an acknowledgement when composing a message - Long-press any message to compose one with the same destination and text - Updated APRS-IS server list ### 3.1 — 2020-12-30 - Connectivity to Bluetooth TNCs, like the Mobilinkd TNC3 - Acknowledgement requests allowed in messages - Updated APRS-IS server list ### 3.0.1 — 2020-07-07 - Fixes for Dark Mode compatibility ### 3.0 — 2019-12-31 - Support for the latest iOS devices with a redesigned interface - Lock and follow user location in the map screen ### 2.2 — 2014-07-07 - Secondary map screen on Apple TV - Option to show distance to object - Bug fixes ## Apps similar to PocketPacket | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AppMosphera Frecuentes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appmosphera-frecuentes/id1495085740) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Shining Glasses](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-glasses/id1506108800) | 3.0 (61) | Free | Utilities | | [Unofficial vMix Tally](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unofficial-vmix-tally/id1503193760) | 5.0 (1) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [Fonts Changer for You!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonts-changer-for-you/id1499836960) | 3.4 (5) | Free | Utilities | | [Swesim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swesim/id1501538800) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Screen Mirroring ⋆ Miracast TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-miracast-tv/id1504045960) | 4.3 (1,477) | Free | Utilities | ## Related topics [aprs pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aprs-pro) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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