Best ShackPilot alternatives: apps like ShackPilot: Ham Radio Remote

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated November 2026

ShackPilot is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to ShackPilot

Ionaut — Ham Radio#2

Ionaut — Ham Radio by Reiner Wilhelm Klohn

HF propagation & DX tools
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides radio amateurs with a comprehensive suite of tools for propagation forecasting, space weather monitoring, DX spotting, and operating assistance. It includes learning resources for newcomers and various utility calculators. The app is free, ad-free, and requires no account.

3.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a digital mode station for amateur radio. Connect your device to your transceiver to send and receive messages using various digital modes. Features include multi-channel decoding, an iMessage-style interface, and automatic grid square detection.

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This app provides a modern interface for controlling amateur radio nodes. It allows users to discover nodes on their network, manage connections, and monitor real-time status. Designed for ham radio operators, it offers a streamlined experience for node management.

Auto-discover AllStarLink nodesConnect/disconnect linksOne-tap presets
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Hamtrax - Radio Logging - POTA
Hamtrax - Radio Logging - POTA
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Log your radio contacts for Parks On The Air and other activities. Capture photos, notes, and livestream URLs with offline caching to prevent data loss. Access park details, weather, and recent activations, with automatic signal spotting and wireless decoding features.

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PSKrep - Ham radio reports
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Greyline FT8
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Field-Ready Digital Ham Radio
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This app provides a portable digital ham radio experience for field operations on iOS devices. It automates callsign lookups, displays real-time spot data, and offers automated calling or manual control for QSOs. Features include intelligent frequency selection, audio delay adjustment, and direct logging to QRZ.

Field-ready digital ham radioAutomated callsign and DXCC lookupsReal-time PSK Reporter spot data
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Spectral Bands: SDR Client
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Ham Radio Log: POTA & QSO
Ham Radio Log: POTA & QSO
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Logbook for POTA, SOTA & DX
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This app provides a modern, offline field logbook for amateur radio operators. It allows for rapid QSO logging, automatic data lookups, and seamless export of logs for various services. Designed for POTA, SOTA, and general logging needs, it offers award tracking and map visualizations.

Lightning-fast QSO loggingAutomatic callsign-to-country lookupPOTA & SOTA activation tracking
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SSTV Lite: Ham Radio
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Decoder, Encoder & ISS Images
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Decode and transmit Slow-Scan Television (SSTV) and Weather Fax signals. Receive transmissions from the International Space Station and convert your own images into audio for transmission. Offers advanced features for amateur radio operators.

Decode SSTV and Weather Fax signalsReceive ISS SSTV transmissionsConvert images to transmit-ready audio
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