# Shortwave Messaging

> Social networking app for local, public messaging within a 70-foot radius. (iPhone/iPad app by Cornfield Creative, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortwave-messaging/id864480884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortwave-messaging/id864480884/reviews.md

## What is Shortwave Messaging?

Public messaging with a 70-foot radius.

Shortwave requires Location Services and access to Bluetooth.

## Key features

- Public messaging
- 70-foot communication radius
- Location-based
- Bluetooth integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortwave-messaging/id864480884/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Wont let me use

*2018-06-04, version 1.1*

Doesnt let me open and keeps crashing then closing the app. Fix this?

### 1/5 — Horrible app do not download ever

*2017-01-15*

The app upon opening bombarded me with so many notifications if I could use my location my Bluetooth that my phone froze up and I had to do a hard reboot do not download ever please learn from my mistakes

### 3/5 — Good idea, but...

*2014-05-29*

I like the idea but so far I have just gotten alerts saying someone is nearby only to find nobody there when I open the app. Perhaps it should delay the alert until someone has been in range for a couple of minutes.

### 2/5 — ??

*2014-05-29, version 1.1*

I think this would be so good if more people had it but I haven't found anybody yet. Someone help

### 3/5 — Impopular

*2014-05-20*

Quanto mais gente usar, melhor. Mas, atualmente, é difícil encontrar pessoas para conversar.

### 4/5 — Very clean, just needs to get popular

*2014-05-15*

I beta-tested this app when it first came about, and I was more than pleased with the overall layout. I'm glad it's taking off, however I'll be even more happier when I can actually find some people to talk to! Great job to the developers though, I'll be keeping this app around because I know it's going to take off.

### 5/5 — Ótimo

*2014-05-14*

iBeacon

### 5/5 — Ótimo

*2014-05-14*

Uma idéia genial, funciona muito bem!

### 5/5 — Great idea

*2014-05-13, version 1.0*

Nice slick app, hope it takes off for you.

### 1/5 — Não aceita iPhone 4

*2014-05-13*

Muito ruim não aceitar iPhone 4😩

## Frequently asked questions about Shortwave Messaging

### What is Shortwave Messaging?

Shortwave Messaging is a social networking app that allows users to send public messages to others within a 70-foot radius. It requires Location Services and Bluetooth access to function.

### What devices does Shortwave Messaging support?

Shortwave Messaging is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Shortwave Messaging?

Shortwave Messaging has an age rating of 12+.

### How often is Shortwave Messaging updated?

The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 23, 2014. The app was initially released on May 11, 2014.

### Does Shortwave Messaging have ads?

No, Shortwave Messaging does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Shortwave Messaging?

Shortwave Messaging has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 rating.

### Is Shortwave Messaging free to download?

Yes, Shortwave Messaging is available for free.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2014-05-23

Huge improvements to the stability of Transponder, the bluetooth framework that powers Shortwave. 

App badge now displays the number of Shortwave users nearby.

Minor aesthetic tweaks & bugfixes.

### 1.0 — 2014-05-10

No release notes.

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