# QRV - Ham Radio Multitool — Spots, Band Plans & Widgets > Ham radio multitool for DX success, operating efficiency, and data aggregation. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph Iannazzone.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrv-ham-radio-multitool/id6754951380 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Joseph Iannazzone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554474189) - Category: Utilities, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 69 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 31 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish - Released: 2025-11-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrv-ham-radio-multitool/id6754951380/reviews.md ## What is QRV? QRV (I am ready) is your essential ham radio multitool built for DX success and maximum operating efficiency. Stop juggling apps! QRV aggregates critical tools and reliable, fast-updated data into one single, clean platform. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. --- QRV is designed to get you the information you need quickly, whether you are in the field or at the shack: - Real-time Band Conditions: Access live propagation data from HamQSL to find the optimal frequency. - Universal Search: Look up a callsign, jump to a DXCC entity by name or prefix, or check your band plan for a frequency — all from one place. - My Frequencies: Save important frequencies (weekly nets, calling channels, and more) with name, mode, and notes. Synced via iCloud. - Comprehensive Call Sign Lookup: Search easily via QRZ and/or HamQTH. - QRZ QSO Confirmation: See at a glance which bands you've worked a station on. - DXpedition Calendar: Track active and upcoming DXpeditions worldwide — see local spots and worldwide on-air activity side by side. - POTA and SOTA Spots: Browse live Parks and Summits on the Air activations with band, mode, and search filters. - Band Plans: Detailed frequency allocations for 22 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Oceania — available in English and a native language - Glanceable data on the Apple Watch. See spots, the top bands, POTA stats, and solar conditions on your wrist. - Built-in Calculators: Antenna lengths (dipole, Slim Jim, J-Pole), coax & feedline loss, battery runtime, and power calculations. - Beginner-Friendly Reference: Q-codes, CW (Morse code) with audio, Prosigns, RST, APRS commands, Maidenhead grids, and more. - Full VoiceOver support and colorblind-friendly design. Note: Full QRZ data requires an XML and/or API subscription. Note: The Apple Watch app requires watchOS 11 (Apple Watch Series 6 or later, SE 2nd generation, or Ultra). Earlier watches aren't supported. --- PREMIUM FEATURES - Live Spots: Get reliable, high-speed spot delivery from PSK Reporter. - Rover Mode: Temporarily view live spots and band activity for any grid square without moving — widgets, Apple Watch, and alerts all follow the grid you choose, then revert automatically. - Lightning Proximity Alerts: Get warned when lightning is detected near your station so you can disconnect in time — fixed location or GPS-following, with an adjustable radius. - Customized Notifications: Set alerts for bands, DXCCs, DXpeditions, and individual callsigns with configurable thresholds. - Home Screen Widgets: Check band conditions at a glance without opening the app. - DXpedition Alerts: Get notified when your tracked DXpeditions are spotted. - Callsign Alerts: Get notified when a specific callsign is spotted from your location. - Logbook-Aware Alerts: DXCC and Callsign alerts auto-manage based on your QSO/QSL history from Wavelog or QRZ Logbook. - iCloud Sync: Your settings, favorites, and alerts sync across all your Apple devices. Why Premium? These features require robust infrastructure: - I run dedicated servers to aggregate PSK Reporter data, process notifications, serve band conditions, and provide DXpedition info. - This delivers faster, more reliable data than direct API polling while being a good steward to upstream services like N1DQ's PSK Reporter. - Premium subscriptions help cover ongoing server and infrastructure costs. Your subscription is shared between all versions of the app. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Real-time band conditions - Call sign lookup (QRZ/HamQTH) - DXpedition calendar and alerts - POTA spot viewing - Band plans - Built-in calculators - Glanceable Apple Watch data ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | QRV Premium - Annual | $9.99 | per year | | QRV Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | QRV Premium - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrv-ham-radio-multitool/id6754951380/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Handy *2026-08-17* Simple intuitive interface. An excellent tool for the solar minimum Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Testing *2026-07-14* Looks great, but need to use it more to decide whether to go ”Premium” ### 5/5 — Great bundle of tools and no ads! *2026-06-27* I don’t even care that they use Claude code to help develop this app. It has so many good tools bundled in together. The interface is clean and there are no ads. I will cry when the day comes that they get enough users to start selling ads and other in-app purchases. **Developer response:** Don’t worry — I have no plans of ever including ads! That sort of tracking gives me the creeps. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2026-06-21* Great info and updated regularly … app and data ### 5/5 — Best ham radio app!!! *2026-06-03* This app is an absolute game changer for ham radio. I have been using this app for a few months now and bought the lifetime subscription and am just beyond impressed with all of the features! The callsign alerts and band opening alerts are definitely my favorite features so far! There’s a ton of great information pages and calculators for the hard technical stuff! The app is extremely accurate and works flawlessly! I only had one issue living on the edge of Las Vegas in a grid square that’s mainly rural but there’s a grid just north of me which Las Vegas and more. Since the app relied on GPS I had to physically cross the barrier for the next grid to see activity there. I reached out to the developer and he quickly responded and added the feature “Rover Mode” which is an absolute game changer! Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this amazing app!!! - K7GIO **Developer response:** Hey glad that Rover Mode works for you! It ended up solving a few other problems for folks too, so it was a win win win. ### 5/5 — Proud lifetime supporter! *2026-03-10* This app proved itself to me in the first few days of a very early version. I could see the developers trajectory clearly and was pleased to support his ongoing work! I haven’t been disappointed with his responsiveness to feedback or speed of new feature releases. I don’t want to spoil any surprises but some great stuff I asked for is on the way. And I really appreciate all the integrations and band condition info, particularly with the upcoming demise of HamClock. I know there are workaround already showing up for that but it was time to re-evaluate anyway, and I’m glad to have QRV as part of my mobile ops now. ### 5/5 — Wonderful app! *2026-01-10* Although what is in the app can be looked up elsewhere, having it in one place in an app I find very helpful. I got the full version right away and the rate which the app is being upgraded and enhanced shows the dedication of the developer. Nice job. ### 1/5 — Cute but... *2025-12-25* cute basic application, definitely would not consider a good value for the money considering what you get and the fact that most of this is already available for free elsewhere and in a more mature application format. ### 5/5 — Outstanding App! *2025-12-21* Outstanding app. Fresh look with all the information you need. The integrations are seamless. ### 3/5 — Has potential *2025-12-21* The QRZ logbook api key does not authenticate. Not going to be using this app until that is fixed. The other stuff works but it’s basic and not with the app. Thanks but nah! **Developer response:** Hi Tron, shoot me an email from the settings page and I’ll help you out! It should work with or without the dashes and if you have extra spaces at the beginning or end (which often happens when copying from the QRZ page). ## Frequently asked questions about QRV ### What is QRV? QRV is a ham radio multitool designed to provide essential information and tools for amateur radio operators. It aggregates data like band conditions, call sign lookups, and DXpedition information into a single platform. ### What devices does QRV support? QRV is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, offering a consistent experience across Apple devices. ### Does QRV have ads? QRV does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available via subscription. ### How much does QRV Premium cost? QRV Premium offers monthly and annual subscription plans. The monthly plan is $2.99 and the annual plan is $9.99, both including a free 1-month trial. ### What are the premium features in QRV? Premium features include live spot delivery from PSK Reporter, customized notifications for bands and DXCCs, home screen widgets, and DXpedition alerts. These features require robust infrastructure to provide reliable data. ### How often is QRV updated? The latest version of QRV is 1.13.2, and it was last updated on March 24, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements. ### Can I use QRV offline? While some features like real-time band conditions and live spots require an internet connection, many of the built-in calculators and reference materials are available offline. ### What is the age rating for QRV? QRV has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring full VoiceOver support and a colorblind-friendly design. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.26.2 — 2026-08-24 Band Plans - Olá, Portugal! The Portuguese band plan has been added, bringing band plans to 22 countries. Every ANACOM licence category is included, with notes and band names in English and Portuguese. ### 1.26.1 — 2026-08-18 Frequency Memory Bank - Frequencies below 3 MHz or above 3 GHz couldn't be saved at all — 160 meters, 630 meters, 2200 meters and the microwave bands were all rejected as invalid. The memory bank now accepts anything from 1 Hz to 300 GHz. - Frequencies below 1 MHz now read in kHz. - The band filter gains an LF/MF option and now uses the same spectrum names as the Band Plans screen. - A saved 2200 or 630 meter frequency now names its band instead of showing a dash. DXpeditions - The In Progress count and the list below it now agree. A DXpedition that started early, ran long, or went quiet could show an In Progress badge and still be missing from the In Progress list. Band Plans and Entities - United Kingdom: 2200 meters is available at every licence level, not Full only. 23cm is Full and Intermediate only. Power limits corrected on 160 meters, 30 meters, 70cm and 23cm. Thanks to 2E1GW who reported these. - The Maldives now shows as Asia rather than Africa. Your Language - In German and Dutch, a running DXpedition and a DXCC entity with recent activity both read "Aktiv" and "Actief" — in the same filter row, which made the counts look like a contradiction. A running DXpedition now reads "Läuft" and "Lopend". - SOTA summits showed their score and altitude in English in every language. - VoiceOver descriptions of the antenna diagrams and Live Spots rows were partly English on translated devices. Also Fixed - A footer on the lookup screen said QRZ where it meant QRV. ### 1.26 — 2026-08-10 Your Language - If you use QRV in German, Spanish, French, Italian, or Dutch, this release is largely for you. Screens that were partly English are now translated — the Reference tab and its calculators, onboarding, Settings and server status, Live Spots filters, band conditions, and the VHF/UHF repeater offset badges. - Numbers everywhere now respect the comma-decimal difference between locales and languages. - Saved frequency memories should work better for users in comma-locales. - Error messages from QRZ, QRZ Logbook, HamQTH, Wavelog, and the solar service are translated and reworded with more user-friendly language. Band Plans by License Class - Choose your license class and each band plan marks which segments you're actually allowed to use. - "Hide bands I can't use" drops the rest from the list entirely. - Band diagrams still show the full allocation, with your own privileges listed on each band. Band Plan Corrections - Mexico no longer offers a license class filter. Mexico issues a single license with no classes, and the 2200m, 630m, and 23cm bands have been added. - Netherlands: 6 meters now shows the full 50.0–52.0 MHz, and the CW/SSB-only restriction is gone. - Germany: 2200 and 630 meters have been added for Klasse A. - Norway: 12 meters now includes the national extension down to 24.740 MHz. Propagation Compass - The compass follows your heading again instead of staying locked north-up. - It now corrects for magnetic declination, so the rose points to true north rather than magnetic north. - The compass always says what the rose is referenced to — true north, magnetic north, waiting for a reading, or needing calibration. - When a reading goes bad, the rose returns to north-up rather than freezing on the last bearing. Bug Fixes - Negative latitudes and longitudes can be entered on iPhone. The number pad has no minus key, which left the coordinate lookup unusable across the Americas and the whole southern hemisphere. - Tapping the Band Conditions widget opens Band Conditions instead of Live Spots. - Removed the "X DXpeditions on the air" line, which counted whatever the selected filter showed rather than what was actually on the air. ### 1.25.1 — 2026-07-31 Premium Access - Fixed a bug where premium access could be lost by mistake — most often right after an app update, or after restoring from a backup. QRV now confirms your purchase with the App Store instead of assuming the worst when it gets no answer. - Applies to Lifetime, monthly, and annual plans, on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. - Push alerts resume as soon as access is restored, instead of waiting for the next launch. - Restore Purchases now tells you when it couldn't reach the App Store, instead of reporting that you never bought anything. Free Trial - Settings now shows your trial status and end date while the trial is running. - A dismissible reminder appears in Live Spots during the final days, so access doesn't simply disappear one morning. - When the trial does end, QRV explains that your trial finished instead of showing the subscribe screen with no explanation. ### 1.25 — 2026-07-29 2 Meters and 4 Meters - Live Spots now tracks 2 meters and 4 meters alongside the HF bands. - Band and DXCC alerts can be set for 2m and 4m too. - 4 meters is a Region 1 band, so expect it to stay quiet outside Europe. Mute a Single Storm - Lightning notifications now offer "Mute This Storm" — once your antennas are disconnected, you stop being pinged about the storm you already acted on. - The mute lifts on its own when the storm passes, so the next storm still reaches you. If this storm gets closer while muted, you will get one more warning. - Lightning notifications no longer offer Mute Indefinitely, which silenced every alert type at once. - Muting all notifications no longer silences Lightning Alerts. Apple Watch - The Watch now checks your subscription with Apple directly instead of waiting on your iPhone, so it no longer shows the subscribe screen to a subscriber whose Watch hasn't synced yet. - The free trial now unlocks the Watch app. - The subscribe screen has a Restore button if the Watch still needs a nudge. Bug Fixes - Live Spots frequencies read correctly in MHz — 14.075 MHz, not 14075.322 MHz. The same fix applies to Lookup, DXCC, and DXpedition. - 60 meter spots outside 5300-5400 kHz were being discarded before they reached the app, including the UK and European segments and the US 5405 kHz channel — roughly one in seven 60m spots. - Fixed a rare case where alerts might disappear when using 2 devices. - POTA and SOTA activations on 70 centimeters showed their band as 0m, and the POTA band filter was missing 2 meters. - QSOs on 70cm, 23cm, and 1.25m no longer change position between logbook views. - Settings no longer shows Monthly to Lifetime subscribers after a cold launch. ## Apps similar to QRV | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ham Satting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-satting/id6755707916) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [QTH Grid Square Locator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qth-grid-square-locator/id6738007254) | — | Free | Utilities | | [PSKReporter Client](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [HamRadar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamradar/id6755948672) | 4.0 (5) | Free | Utilities | | [Ham Radio Toolbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-toolbox/id6745102884) | 4.8 (52) | Free | Utilities | | [POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potaonthego-pota-ham-radio/id6761618786) | — | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Joseph Iannazzone - [CalcuRun](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcurun/id1554474187) - [CalcuSplit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcusplit/id1563953421) - [LetterCode](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettercode/id1603512717) - [Fanciful Fonts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanciful-fonts/id6446179951) All apps by Joseph Iannazzone: https://appshunter.io/developer/1554474189 ## Related topics [ham radio prep with performance tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-prep-with-performance-tracking) · [ham radio propagation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-propagation) · [radio frequency programmer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/radio-frequency-programmer) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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