# PSKReporter Client — Digital mode propagation map

> Interactive digital radio reception map for amateur radio operators. (iPhone/iPad app by Vasco Barreiros.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vasco Barreiros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451715392)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033/reviews.md

## What is PSKReporter Client?

Explore FT8, FT4, and other digital mode reception reports on an interactive world map. Instantly see where your signals are being heard and which stations you are receiving using real, publicly available reception data.

Watch digital activity unfold globally with intuitive visual feedback:
	•	Real time reception reports plotted geographically
	•	Switch between I Heard Rx, Heard Me Tx, and Grid based views
	•	Visualize propagation paths, distance, and bearing
	•	Density visualization reveals propagation hotspots and patterns

Designed to make complex propagation behavior immediately understandable.
Band Conditions at a Glance

Understand band activity instantly:
	•	Traffic light indicators showing band status Active, Moderate, Quiet
	•	Detailed per band activity metrics
	•	Live band condition list with spots, transmitters, and receivers
	•	Band activity graphs showing propagation trends over time Pro

A fast and practical way to decide which band to operate.
Greyline and Propagation Intelligence

Go beyond simple day and night propagation with advanced twilight analysis:
	•	Identify contacts occurring in daylight, night, or twilight
	•	Detect paths crossing the greyline
	•	Compare SNR and distance performance between propagation modes
	•	Greyline Gain Index to evaluate twilight performance versus full daylight
	•	Per band greyline statistics

Understand not only where contacts occur, but why they occur.

DXCC Tracking Pro
Import your ADIF log and automatically detect unworked DXCC entities appearing in your current view. Even when your station is off the air, monitor activity in your grid and see if nearby operators are hearing or working countries you do not yet have. Identify real propagation opportunities and react faster when new DXCC becomes active.

Benchmark Your Station Performance Pro

Measure how your station performs compared to others in your grid.

The Benchmarking view analyzes recent activity and compares it with nearby active stations:
	•	Compare unique stations, distance, and SNR
	•	View percentile ranking versus local peers
	•	Understand whether your reach is above or below average
	•	Distribution charts and leaderboard views
	•	Works in both I Heard Rx and Heard Me Tx modes
	•	Band and time window aware analysis

Ideal for testing antennas, optimizing setups, and evaluating real world performance.

Grid Based Exploration

Go beyond individual callsigns with geographic insights:
	•	Search and explore activity using Maidenhead grid squares
	•	Grid View map showing stations active within your grid
	•	Grid based statistics and charts
	•	Compare propagation behavior across regions

Ideal for studying regional propagation patterns and band openings.
Advanced Statistics and Analytics

PSKReporter delivers deep, band aware insights:
	•	Statistics adapt to Callsign, Heard, and Grid views
	•	Per band graphs and distributions
	•	Signal to noise ratio SNR analysis
	•	Distance and activity distributions
	•	Band specific trends and comparisons

Turn raw reception data into actionable propagation intelligence.
Signal Aware Visualization

Reception reports are color coded by signal to noise ratio SNR, reflecting real world digital mode performance including weak signals that still decode successfully.

Powerful Filtering
	•	Filter by band, time window, and SNR
	•	Reduce noise in busy conditions
	•	Tailor the view to your operating style

PSKReporter Pro - Real Time and Advanced Features
Upgrade to PSKReporter Pro to unlock:
	•	Real time MQTT streaming with no polling delay
	•	Benchmarking and station performance ranking
	•	Band activity graphs and advanced analytics
	•	Grid search and advanced grid analysis
	•	Enhanced greyline statistics and visualizations
	•	DXCC tracking with ADIF import and live new entity detection.

Note PSKReporter is an independent client that visualizes publicly available reception data and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PSKReporter.info.

## Key features

- Real-time reception reports on a world map
- Digital mode activity visualization
- Band condition indicators
- Greyline and twilight propagation analysis
- DXCC tracking
- Station performance benchmarking
- Grid-based exploration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PSK Reporter Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-01-31*

Constant connection errors basically can't pull data from anywhere.

**Developer response:** Hi — thanks for the report and sorry you’re having trouble.

A “connection error” usually happens for one of these reasons:

• No callsign configured (Settings → enter a valid callsign)
• No recent PSKReporter activity for that callsign
• MQTT (Real-time) blocked by some networks/firewalls → try switching to HTTP Polling in Settings
• Very quiet bands/time window selected

Quick things to try:
	1.	Enter your callsign in Settings
	2.	Switch Connection Type to HTTP Polling
	3.	Set time window to 30–60 min
	4.	Tap refresh

Also note: the app shows stations heard by / hearing your callsign. If you haven’t been active on FT8/FT4 recently, you may see no data. The new Grid View works even without WSJT-X running and may be useful in that case.

If it still fails, please email me at [your support email] with your callsign + screenshot and I’ll help directly.

Thanks for trying the app and I’ll get you working 👍

### 1/5 — A bunch of paid features for a free website

*2026-01-29*

This app seems to just be charging for access to data that is free on the PSKReporter website. Not worth it. The free version has most of the features disabled.

## Frequently asked questions about PSKReporter Client

### What is PSKReporter Client?

PSKReporter Client is a utility app that visualizes digital mode reception reports from amateur radio operators on an interactive world map. It helps users understand signal propagation, band conditions, and their station's performance.

### What digital modes does PSKReporter Client support?

PSKReporter Client focuses on digital modes such as FT8 and FT4, displaying real-time reception reports for these and other digital modes.

### How can PSKReporter Client help me improve my radio setup?

The app offers station performance benchmarking, allowing you to compare your reach and signal-to-noise ratio against local peers. This data can help you optimize antennas and operating procedures.

### Does PSKReporter Client track DXCC entities?

Yes, the Pro version of PSKReporter Client allows you to import your ADIF log and automatically detect unworked DXCC entities appearing in your current view, helping you identify new contact opportunities.

### What are the 'Pro' features in PSKReporter Client?

Pro features include DXCC Tracking and Station Performance Benchmarking, offering advanced analytics for DXCC entity tracking and comparing your station's performance against others in your grid.

### Is PSKReporter Client available on Android?

Based on the provided data, PSKReporter Client is available for iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How often is PSKReporter Client updated?

The latest version, 4.2, was last updated on March 5, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the user rating for PSKReporter Client?

PSKReporter Client has a rating of 1.0 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a very limited number of reviews, and the current rating may not be representative of broader user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7 — 2026-07-07

Version 4.7

The band activity lights are now honest and easier to read.

• Each band's colour now reflects its own real activity level, instead of just
  ranking the bands against each other. A quiet band reads quiet even when it's
  the busiest one around, and a genuinely busy band is no longer dimmed just
  because another band has more traffic.
• Every light now shows a fill-level icon as well as a colour, so the strip is
  readable if you're colour-blind.
• If an update fails, the strip now says "Not updating — last HH:mm" instead of
  showing old readings as if they were current.
• The frequency shown for a band is now its busiest frequency, not simply the
  highest one.
• The app version is now shown in Settings, under About.

### 4.4 — 2026-06-21

Version 4.4
New features, plus a batch of accuracy and reliability refinements.
New
• Mode filter — show only the modes you care about (FT8, FT4, CW, etc.) on
  the map and in the list. Your selection is remembered between sessions.
• DXCC worked-entities tracking — import your ADIF log and the app highlights
  new DXCC entities as they're spotted ("New DXCC"), with per-entity detail.
Improvements & fixes
• More accurate DXCC: correctly reads ADIF logs exported by WSJT-X / ACLog,
  and resolves portable callsigns (e.g. EA8/CT1OY → Canary Islands) to the
  right entity.
• "Heard Me" data now refreshes automatically while you're viewing it.
• Smoother and lighter on battery — the map no longer keeps drawing behind
  the list view, and live updates do less redundant work.
• If you deliberately choose HTTP updates, the app now keeps that choice
  instead of switching you back to real-time.

### 4.2 — 2026-03-05

Added a limit to the Band Conditions traffic light where in certain iPhone models would not display it correctly
General UI improvements

### 4.1 — 2026-03-04

New mode filter: Filter the map by FT8, FT4, WSPR, JS8CALL,CW and other modes using a new waveform icon; choose one, several, or all modes.
Stability & polish: Small fixes to filtering and connection logic for smoother, more reliable maps.

### 4.0 — 2026-02-23

Introducing DXCC Tracking (Pro).

Import your ADIF log and PSKReporter will automatically highlight unworked DXCC entities that appear in your current view.

Even when your station is off the air, you can see if operators in your grid are hearing or working countries you don’t yet have — helping you spot real propagation opportunities before you transmit.

Tap any new DXCC to center it on the map instantly.

Exclusive to PSKReporter Pro.

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All apps by Vasco Barreiros: https://appshunter.io/developer/1451715392

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*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 2026-07-16.*
