# PSKer — user reviews > 53 indexed App Store user reviews of PSKer by Mark Oskin, rated 1.77/5 from 22 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psker/id506427138/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psker/id506427138.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 16 ## Newest reviews (13 of 53) ### 4/5 — So far so good! *2021-02-08, version 1.2* So far, this app is doing what I need it to do: get me on the air with PSK31. I use a small speaker next to my iPad to receive the signals, and use a hand mic and VOX for transmitting. Only issue I have isn’t really with the app itself: I also log on my iPad, so I can’t have my log open AND use the app. I guess I need to hand log during PSK31 and then transfer into my logging program later. ### 3/5 — Audio tx issue with direct connect *2017-03-10, version 1.2* This app has an audio TX issue with direct connect to certain interfaces. The RX works fine. I initially thought it was the interface but have confirmed other apps work just fine. Hoping the author corrects this quickly as this is an important issue for many users. ### 1/5 — Save Your Money! *2015-09-03, version 1.2* iPhone 5 - latest OS. Worthless. Save your money. ### 4/5 — Pskr *2015-04-12, version 1.2* Works very well with iPhone next to speaker even with weak trace on screen. Tip... Click as close as poss to trace then fine tune receiver to bring in line with marker Too much volume may cause a black screen. ### 3/5 — Functional but frustrating- Needs some improvements *2015-02-04, version 1.2* I have to admit that I am impressed with the decoding ability out of the box, even when acousticly coupled. I even made a contact right off the bat just by placing my radio's headset microphone next to the iPad speaker with radio in VOX so in that it works pretty well. The ability to tune the waterfall by clicking on a signal and fine tuning makes it very accurate. Another app out there that I have tried makes you move the radio itself to get the signal in the proper place. The author has a good online help page that describes most operations. The app as built does fall short on several areas that if you are used to the PC or MAC implimentations of PSK31, you will go absoluty nuts trying to figure this app out. First of all, all the PC/Mac implimentations allow for some copy/paste automation into call/name/QTH variables for Macros to allow easy return of the other stations information withoug having to enter it manuallly. At least allowing for pasting the recieved callsign into the available "QSO" box at the bottom of the screen would be helpful and that this QSO value would populate the variable in a macro automatically. Rather you must enter the callsign in the QSO field manually. Rough but it works. Biggest annoyance is the inability to "Free type and transmit as you are typing. With a Bluetooth keyboard I can definately type faster than PSK31 can send. Unfortunately PSKer will only transmit after a "New Line" is intered, either from the \n Macro entry or when the On screen Keyboard "Send" button is pressed. The line transmits until the end of text and then the transmission ends. If I want to free type comments, I have to wait until a previous line ends, even with typing ahead, teh transmission stops and then hit send again. This on/off/on/off transmission patterned really confused the other station I was talking to. The software should have a TX/RX toggle switch and the ability to "Free Type" to make it a truly functional ragchew application. From a technical standpoint ther is a slight issue that may make it a bit more diffacult for other stations to not miss the first few charactors of a transmission from PSKer. Most PSK31 applications have a short idle time, maybe .5 seconds at the onset to allow the RX stations decoder to lock on. There is also a short idle time at the end of a transmission that signifies the termination. Neither of these features are present here. Again, I think this is a great effort and hopefully the author will make continued improvements. ### 1/5 — Doesn't Work *2015-01-11, version 1.2* Just downloaded and shuts off after one second. Will not stay on. I am running Touch (4G) running iOS 6.1.6. ### 1/5 — Line/Mic Input Not Working *2014-12-27, version 1.2* Does not show anything on the waterfall and does not decode any signals when using a direct cable connection to the headset jack. Other ham radio apps which support the line input work fine, so this is a defect in this app. Please fix! ### 4/5 — Great app! *2014-12-18, version 1.2* So far I’ve used this running on an iPad 2 connected to a Yaesu FT-817ND, connected with a KF5INZ Easy Digi interface. PSKer decodes BPSK-31 well. I’ve tried it acoustically coupled to the rig but the physical interface makes decoding and sending more accurate, in my experience. Nice features to have in future versions would be: —More macros to reduce the amount of typing required on a phone or tablet. —Larger send buffer that can hold more than 1 line of text. —QPSK-31 capability. —I would really like to see someone make an iOS app that can send and decode MT-63. ### 2/5 — Does not work with audio cables. *2014-09-14, version 1.1* It doesn't work with direct input. Decodes fine using built in mic but would be better having direct input. ### 4/5 — Ceased to work *2014-04-19, version 1.1* This was a nice little app, however it seems to have a conflict with one of the recent OS updates, and no longer receives audio from the microphone. Also, the "options" button is invisible (although it still works....) ### 1/5 — Not working with audio interface *2014-04-17, version 1.1* Spend day to build my own interface, connected tested, not working. App works with internal mic for receive just fine, when connect with cable stooped receiving any thing. Tested with apple audio recorder, signal copied and recorded just fine, so interface working with no problem. App simple not recognized my interface, at time when another audio apps do. ### 4/5 — First PSK31 Contact *2014-01-21, version 1.1* Marvelous! I installed the app on my iPad, filled in the data needed, and used my TS-50 transceiver and Windom antenna on 10 meters running 10 watts in PSK-31 mode to talk to a G4 station. No cables needed. I simply placed the mike next to the iPad speaker and pushed the transmit button. Could not have been easier! I give the app 4+ stars. K5ODZ, Extra Class, 57 years in ham radio (Ex: HC1TH). ### 3/5 — Busted in iOS7 *2014-01-21, version 1.1* It worked well in iOS6 on my iPad 2 and iPhone 4; but with iOS7 it no longer displays anything on the iPhone 4 ( or the iPhone 5s I upgraded to ). Fortunately I noticed and did not upgrade my iPad 2 … but this is hindering me loading new Apps on to it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Wasted $2.99 *2019-10-22, version 1.2* This app does not work since it does not show up on privacy or in the app list you will not be able to have it listen to any radio signal. Total waste of money. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t receive *2019-06-04, version 1.2* This app doesn’t work. Will send PSK but doesn’t receive. Waste of $3 ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore *2019-06-02, version 1.2* Looks like this app hasn’t been updated in awhile and that’s a real shame. It WAS the best PSK app for iPhone/iPad. Now, it just flat out doesn’t work on recent versions of iOS. I’ve had the app for years, but haven’t used it in awhile. Much to my disappointment, I opened it up today and it just doesn’t work. Just compared to the other PSK app, it appears this one needs to be updated to allow it to ask for permission to use the microphone (for audio input). This app doesn’t have a setting for it, the competing app (which frankly isn’t as good - but it works), does have that setting. Let’s hope the developer updates this app and I’ll be happy to give it a high rating. 73, KI4ASK ### 1/5 — iPad Pro *2019-03-28, version 1.2* I try using this app and it will not work on iPad Pro. It needs some updating because of 64 bit ? Other then that waste of money. ### 1/5 — Does not work at all *2019-03-02, version 1.2* No display. Refund please ### 1/5 — Didn’t receive anything *2019-02-23, version 1.2* No signal on waterfall using Ipad iOS 12.1.4. ### 1/5 — Line/mic inputs don’t work *2019-02-02, version 1.2* No signal input, no waterfall. Crashes. Running iOS 12. ### 1/5 — Help *2017-11-22, version 1.2* Trying to use this app with Elecraft KX2 and it keeps crashing. Any updates coming in the near future? ### 1/5 — Erratic behavior *2017-11-18, version 1.2* Guys, I use it with the Easy Digi By interface (KF5INZ) and the iPad behaves erratically. while listening Siri pops up, not to mention that the waterfall is so dark that communications are almost impossible to spot. I tried the same set up with an Android phone and it works perfectly. Please update it ### 1/5 — PSKer failure *2017-05-21, version 1.2* This App does not function, do NOT purchase. Should be removed from APP Store. I have written several request to the developer with NO Response. APP is 3 years old without any updates or bug fixes. Ham Radio Operator using identified Radios in YouTube and Reviews by others. BOGUS claims of functionality. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Psker *2020-03-19, version 1.2* Works wonderfully. I made myself a small tnc with two transistors that uses the mic dc bias as power supply. Note that the audio comes out on one channel only. ### 5/5 — Works fine good deal! *2016-08-24, version 1.2* I just installed on my iPad and tried with my FT-817ND radio through an interface. No issues with connecting and I had a QSO right away. Nice add to my portable. The iPad is much easier to take with compared to a laptop that dies after a few hours of use! Great job and hope to see you programming again soon! ### 5/5 — Psk31 *2016-03-27, version 1.2* This is absolutely brilliant works really well, not tried it on TX yet but if it works as well on RX as I am confident it will, it's well worth the money even for the SWL'S, thanks well done From M6ATK ### 5/5 — Nice app *2016-01-31, version 1.2* Works great with my FT817ND and KF5INZ interface. ### 5/5 — PSKer *2014-02-21, version 1.1* This application works great. My first experience with PSK31. Amazing. ### 5/5 — Psk63 *2014-01-19, version 1.1* Works well on the iPad mini and ios7 using a Ft817 with acoustic coupling but here in Europe psk63 is as popular as psk31 in the states so I would like to see an option for psk63 in the future. Tnx ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2013-12-30, version 1.1* Surprisingly, this app hears a lot of faint signals that the computer doesn't pick up and is great for doing a quick check of the data frequencies without booting up the PC. ### 5/5 — Psk review *2013-09-16, version 1.1* Need little app works well software keyboard a little slow note there is a eBay seller making interface for iPad iPhone keying your radio on vox plug and play ### 5/5 — Awesome program *2013-04-13, version 1.1* Awesome program. Easily the best in the app store ### 5/5 — Wonderful software *2013-03-27* On the air 2 minutes after download. Easy to setup and no wire needed, just pud the iPad near the transceiver. 73's from Dominic F1NWD --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-06.*