# RadioMail Classic — Winlink email in your pocket

> Mobile Winlink amateur radio email client with radio and network access. (iPhone/iPad app by Island Magic Co..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail-classic/id1613839993 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 849 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail-classic/id1613839993/reviews.md

## What is RadioMail Classic?

RadioMail provides access to the Winlink amateur radio email system. Compose, read, and reply to messages from anywhere. A valid amateur radio license is required to use this app.

NETWORK ACCESS
Send and receive messages via telnet using the main Winlink server or through the Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN).

RADIO ACCESS
Pair your device with a VARA or KISS TNC modems using WiFi or Bluetooth. Packet mode on VHF/UHF supports the following radios and devices:

Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios)
 · BTECH UV-PRO, UV-50PRO
 · VERO VR-N76, VR-N7600
 · RADIODITY GA-5WB, DB50-B 
 · Kenwood TH-D74*, TH-D75*
 · PicoAPRS V4

*Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter

Portable KISS TNCs
 · Mobilinkd TNC3, TNC4
 · LiNK500 TNC
 · DigiPi
 · Dire Wolf Software TNC

For Robust Packet Mode on HF:

・LiNK500 TNC

Configuration of up to two digipeaters is possible for packet or VARA FM mode connections. Note for VARA: An operational version of the VARA modem must be available on a separate computer.

BUILT-IN PACKET MODEM
Connect to packet stations via the internal 1200 baud AFSK modem using compatible audio interfaces:

・Digirig Lite
・AIOC (All-In-One Cable)

BUILT-IN ARDOP MODEM
Connect to ARDOP stations via the internal modem using compatible audio interfaces and radios:

・Digirig Lite
・AIOC (All-In-One Cable)
・ICOM IC-705 (USB for audio, Bluetooth for CAT control)

STATION DIRECTORY
Automatic retrieval of station details from Winlink, organized by proximity to your current location. Custom stations can be added for peer-to-peer connections. Note: Peer-to-peer connections are only outbound.

FAVORITES LIST
Save stations to your favorites list for quick access by modes and bands during connection initiation.

PHOTO ATTACHMENTS
Sharing photos is easy with RadioMail. Access your device's camera directly or attach photos from your library. The app optimizes images to reduce transmission time. Preview and annotate received attachments, save to local folders or iCloud, or share via other apps.

FORMS
Compose and view 100+ standard Winlink forms. Forms are kept current with automatic updates. GPS coordinates are pre-filled according to user location. Received forms can be shared or printed as PDFs. Custom specialized forms can be installed by importing a zip file. Note: Form access is an optional premium feature requiring an in-app subscription.

POSITION REPORT
Utilize your phone's internal GPS for accurate location data in position reports, which are posted to the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) network.

NOTIFICATIONS
RadioMail fetches new messages automatically and shows notifications while running in the background, eliminating the need to constantly check for new messages. Note: This feature is only available for telnet connections.

ADDRESSES
Send or receive messages with your primary Winlink account, tactical addresses, or secondary accounts. Seamlessly send messages to Winlink and regular email addresses. Look up contacts from the address book and access their email addresses when composing messages.


RadioMail is independently developed and not affiliated with the Amateur Radio Safety Foundation, Inc. (ARSFI) who supports the Winlink Global Radio Email system.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Winlink email system access
- Compose, read, and reply to messages
- Telnet and AREDN network access
- VARA/KISS TNC modem pairing
- Built-in packet modem
- Station directory and favorites
- Photo attachments and optimization
- Winlink forms support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $14.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forms - Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Forms - Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail-classic/id1613839993/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So far great

*2026-06-16, version 1.5.3*

Dry good

### 5/5 — This is such a great App!

*2026-06-08, version 1.5.3*

I’ve been using RadioMail for over a year. It’s so easy to use.  Much easier than WinLink Express.

### 5/5 — The best app for Winlink on the iPhone.

*2026-05-12, version 1.5.3*

RadioMail makes finding local nodes a snap!

### 3/5 — Works well with some fatal flaws

*2026-03-18*

A searchable inbox would be nice. The lack of a select all option for clearing the inbox contents makes using this regularly and seriously extremely painful. My biggest gripe is that one of the recent updates has resulted in Telnet being the default connection method as opposed to my most recently used station… this is HIGHLY annoying - I want to use my radio, I very rarely want Telnet.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the detailed feedback. You’ve called out a few real pain points. Agreed on both items. A searchable inbox and select-all / bulk delete are on the roadmap. The current workflow is not scalable for heavy use.

Regarding the connection default (Telnet vs last used), this is not intended behavior. The app should prioritize your most recently used station, not Telnet. We’ll investigate this and will restore expected behavior in an upcoming update if this turns out to be a bug.

### 5/5 — Extremely well written app!

*2026-03-15*

Works when others fail, excellent network reliability (smart packets retires etc.)

**Developer response:** 🙏💛

### 5/5 — Easy to use and well documented

*2026-02-10, version 1.5.2*

I’m very satisfied with the RadioMail app. It works flawlessly with my Apple devices and my Btech UV-PRO and UV-50PRO. 👍🏻👍🏻

### 5/5 — Will not open and locks up my iPhone 16 running iOS 26.2

*2025-12-05*

UPDATE:  I brought the issue to the developer’s attention during a holiday weekend. Still, he started work on it right away and fixed the problem in a couple of days. Top notch program developed by an excellent programmer who provides exceptional customer service. Well done!

Working with the developer to sort this out. Quick response from the developer, BTW, even on a holiday weekend. Hopefully, he can figure out the issue.

**Developer response:** A freeze introduced in iOS 26.2 has been resolved. The updated RadioMail version 1.5.1 is now available and includes the fix.

### 5/5 — App locks up phone.

*2025-12-03*

Every time I open the app I click the envelope icon and my phone immediately freezes and locks up the phone. Only thing I can do is hold the power button til the phone restarts. 17 pro max. Current iOS release. Update: developer fixed the issue quickly and resolved the issues with the app locking up.

**Developer response:** A freeze introduced in iOS 26.2 has been resolved. The updated RadioMail version 1.5.1 is now available and includes the fix.

### 3/5 — App locks up phone.

*2025-11-25*

Every time I open the app I click the envelope icon and my phone immediately freezes and locks up the phone. Only thing I can do is hold the power button til the phone restarts. 17 pro max. Current iOS release.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-11-23, version 1.5.0*

This is a wonderful app, particularly with Varanny. It’ll change frequencies and download Winlink email from Vara FM or HF. I just wish it could be enhanced to directly connect to the IC-705 or IC-7300mk2 and do packet over the WLAN interface.

## Frequently asked questions about RadioMail Classic

### What is RadioMail?

RadioMail is a mobile application that provides access to the Winlink amateur radio email system. It allows users to compose, send, and receive messages, including attachments like photos and forms, directly from their mobile devices. A valid amateur radio license is required to use the app.

### How can I connect to the Winlink system with RadioMail?

You can connect via telnet using the main Winlink server or the AREDN network. Additionally, you can pair your device with VARA or KISS TNC modems via WiFi or Bluetooth for radio access. The app also features a built-in packet modem for direct connections with compatible audio interfaces.

### Is RadioMail free to use?

The core functionality of RadioMail is available for free. However, access to certain advanced features, such as the ability to compose and view over 100 standard Winlink forms, requires an optional premium subscription via in-app purchase.

### What devices is RadioMail compatible with?

RadioMail is designed for mobile devices. It supports pairing with various TNC modems, including Mobilinkd TNC3/TNC4, LiNK500 TNC, and DigiPi, as well as specific radios with built-in TNCs like BTECH and VERO models. It also works with audio interfaces like Digirig and AIOC for its built-in modem.

### What are the main use cases for RadioMail?

RadioMail is ideal for amateur radio operators who need to send and receive emails when away from their main station. It's useful for emergency communications, remote operations, and staying connected via amateur radio networks. Users can also send position reports and utilize Winlink forms for various purposes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2026-08-11

- Changed the default app icon to black in preparation for the 2.0 release. You can change the icon color in Settings > About.
- Fix crash on launch under iOS 27 beta 5.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-07-23

* Fix a background threading issue that could cause a crash during app launch.
* Fix a premature BLE connection teardown that could cause the Mobilinkd PTT to lock up.
* Fix crash on iPad running the iOS 27 beta when opening the Stations directory.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-07-14

* Built-in ARDOP modem for HF. Supports the following audio interfaces and radios:
    ・Digirig Lite
    ・AIOC (All-In-One Cable)
    ・ICOM IC-705 (USB for audio, Bluetooth for CAT control)
* Bulk message editing. Select multiple messages (or select all) to move or delete.
* Fixed an issue where the last selected station was not restored on app launch.
* Emoji support (limited set).
* Initiate shutdown of remote computer running VARA/varanny.
* Fixed compatibility issues with iOS/iPadOS 27.

### 1.5.3 — 2026-03-31

• Fixed CAT control support for the DB50-B radio.
• Increased maximum length of tactical addresses to 24 characters.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-01-05

Added support for the AIOC (All-In-One Cable) audio interface with the internal packet modem. Ensure the AIOC is running firmware version 1.4.1 or later and that AutoPTT is enabled.

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## Related topics

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