# SWList

> Shortwave radio station discovery and identification tool with curated lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefano Rampazzo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swlist/id6471515485 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefano Rampazzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/396660919)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swlist/id6471515485/reviews.md

## What is SWList?

SWList gives you access to the popular EiBi and Aoki lists, helping you easily discover and identify shortwave radio stations.
The EiBi list, curated by Eike Bierwirth, is a highly valued resource within the SWL community. 
The Aoki list, curated by Shigenori Aoki, is also widely used and recognized for its reliability.

SWList offers four convenient ways to explore radio stations:

- Enter a listening frequency to display stations transmitting nearby.

- Select a specific radio band to view all stations within it.

- Search by station name, country, or broadcast language.

- Retrieve the frequency manually or automatically from your radio receiver, if connected via Hamlib.

You can also filter results to show only stations that are currently broadcasting.
For each station, detailed information is available, including transmission location, target area, and spoken language.
If the transmitter’s location is available, you can display it on a geographic map and calculate the distance from your location.

SWList also supports light and dark modes to suit your viewing preferences.

## Key features

- Access EiBi and Aoki curated lists
- Discover stations by frequency or band
- Search by station name, country, or language
- Connect to radio receivers via Hamlib
- Filter for currently broadcasting stations
- View station transmission details
- Display transmitter location on map

## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swlist/id6471515485/reviews.md

### 1/5 — outdated

*2025-03-15*

Even with the latest data base update doesn’t know radio caroline on 648 khz. I applied for refund.

**Developer response:** As clearly explained, the data displayed by SWList is published and updated by Eike Bierwirth, who has been serving the SWL community since 2000 through the website eibispace.de.
SWList is an app that allows users to access this list on their mobile devices and, thanks to hamlib support, it can interface with a physical receiver.
Without requiring any subscription and driven by a voluntary spirit and passion for our hobby, I personally take care of updating the data based on what is published by Eike Bierwirth.
I'm glad to hear that you received a refund, and I wish you all the best in listening to Radio Caroline.

### 5/5 — Simple & Effective

*2025-02-06*

Utility does straight forward, simple database filtering for SW stations based on user defined criteria. Wish the transmitter location & information page would also display the transmitter power. Keep improving it!

### 5/5 — Finally, some usable EiBi browser!

*2023-11-14*

Can you please allow searching by entering frequency in the search field? Currently the field only searches by name, and searching by frequency is rather counterintuitive. Anyway, thanks for the app, it's most usable from a very few available ones.

## Frequently asked questions about SWList

### What is SWList?

SWList is a utility application designed to help users discover and identify shortwave radio stations. It provides access to popular curated lists like EiBi and Aoki, offering detailed information about transmissions.

### How much does SWList cost?

SWList is a paid application priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for discovering and identifying shortwave radio stations.

### What devices does SWList support?

SWList is available for both iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to function on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### Does SWList have ads?

No, SWList does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

### How often is SWList updated?

The latest version of SWList is 1.4.6, released on 2026-06-16. While the last update date is in the future, indicating potential for ongoing development, users can expect regular improvements and additions.

### What kind of information does SWList provide for each station?

For each station, SWList offers details such as transmission location, target broadcast area, and the spoken language. If available, the transmitter's location can be displayed on a geographic map.

### Can SWList connect to my radio receiver?

Yes, SWList supports connecting to your radio receiver via Hamlib. This allows you to retrieve the transmission frequency manually or automatically.

### What is the age rating for SWList?

SWList has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content concerns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.6 — 2026-06-16

New: Propagation & Space Weather

Know the band conditions before you tune. SWList now includes a built-in space-weather dashboard built for shortwave listeners.

At-a-glance summary bar on the main screen showing the current HF outlook, solar flux and K-index — tap it to open the full dashboard.
Complete solar & geomagnetic picture: Solar Flux (SFI), sunspot number, A- and K-index, X-ray level, solar wind, MUF, aurora and more.
Day & night band conditions for the 80–10 m range, so you can see at a glance which bands are open right now.
Plain-language explanations: tap any value to learn what it means and how it affects propagation — great for newcomers.
Optimized for iPhone and iPad, with a layout that adapts to your screen.
Prefer a cleaner home screen? Hide the summary bar in Settings; you can still open the dashboard anytime from the Space Wx button.
Where the data comes from

Propagation data is delivered through our own dedicated server, which collects and caches readings from trusted public sources for fast, reliable access — with thanks to HamQSL.com (N0NBH) and NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).

### 1.4.5 — 2026-04-23

• Fixed a bug causing incorrect local times during 
  Daylight Saving Time
• Improved large text support: the station list now 
  switches to a more readable vertical layout at 
  accessibility text sizes
• Added full VoiceOver support for station rows, 
  frequency keyboard, band list and station detail
• The numeric keyboard now scales proportionally 
  across all screen sizes

### 1.4.4 — 2025-11-26

Aoki List support has been added
Updates are now processed more quickly
Interface refinements for a cleaner look

### 1.4.3 — 2025-07-28

Fixed a bug affecting the text editing field in dark mode.
Fixed very rare crashes that occurred when viewing maps.
Switching from dark to light mode no longer requires restarting the app.

### 1.4.2 — 2024-05-28

Fixed an issue that could occur when updating frequencies: update not saved

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## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*