Best SmartMTR for FlexRadio alternatives: apps like SmartMTR for FlexRadio

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
5 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for something like SmartMTR for FlexRadio? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to SmartMTR for FlexRadio

ControlDeck - SDR Hot Keys#1

ControlDeck - SDR Hot Keys by THOMAS ALLEN BOWLES

Touch Macros & Slice Control
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
5.0(2 ratings)
$19.99
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This app provides a touch-first control surface for specific radio transceivers, allowing users to customize button grids, tune frequencies, and run multi-step macros from their mobile devices. It offers an alternative to hardware solutions for programmable hot-key control.

SDR-Control Mobile#2

SDR-Control Mobile by Marcus Roskosch

Your Icom radio on your iPhone
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(73 ratings)
$44.99
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Control your Icom radio remotely from your iPhone. View spectrum scope, waterfall, and access all radio controls over Wi-Fi or the internet. Supports various Icom models and includes features for ham radio operators.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Works perfectly with ICOM radios
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and easy to use
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Feature-rich and comprehensive
  • ๐Ÿ’ฏ Stable and reliable performance
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Great for remote operation
  • ๐ŸŽง Excellent audio quality
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Innovative FT8/FT4 implementation
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Worth the price
  • โœจ Seamless integration with ecosystem
  • โœ… Flawless functionality
  • ๐Ÿš€ Responsive and fast
  • ๐Ÿ‘ User-friendly interface
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Continuous development and improvements
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Cool map feature
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Automatic logging
  • ๐Ÿ“ก POTA spotting
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Full CAT control
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Professional-grade SDR app
  • โšก Works well on cellular data (with low bandwidth option)
  • ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Precise tuning and control
  • ๐Ÿ’ก SSTV decode support
  • ๐ŸŒ Works with VPN and Tailscale
  • ๐Ÿ“ก Supports Xiegu X6100
  • ๐Ÿ“ Comprehensive manual
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Developer is responsive

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› FT8 decoding issues (lower signal levels)
  • ๐Ÿ› Dialogs do not scale with larger text setting
  • ๐Ÿ› UI elements can be cramped on iPhone
  • ๐Ÿ› Some buttons are small and hard to press
  • ๐Ÿ› Frequency display overlaps buttons
  • ๐Ÿ› FT8 interface can be counterintuitive
  • ๐Ÿ› Audio can be muffled/garbled on VHF
  • ๐Ÿ› App crashes and leaves radio in transmit
  • ๐Ÿ› Issues with cellular carrier connectivity
  • ๐Ÿ› iCloud drive naming confusion
  • ๐Ÿ› Some users experienced connection instability
  • ๐Ÿ› No CarPlay support
  • ๐Ÿ› No Apple Watch add-on
  • ๐Ÿ› No Windows version
  • ๐Ÿ› No JS8call support
SDR-Control for Icom#3

SDR-Control for Icom by Marcus Roskosch

Your Icom radio on your iPad
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.3(78 ratings)
$49.99
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Control your Icom radio remotely from your iPad, whether at home via Wi-Fi or anywhere over the internet. View spectrum scope, waterfall, and access all radio controls, including microphone and speaker functionality. Supports various Icom models and offers multiple communication modes.

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