Where is the audio?
Response from developer
Hi, and thanks for downloading SWListener! SWListener doesn’t stream or play audio itself. It’s a companion app for shortwave listening, designed to be used alongside a shortwave radio receiver. The app shows you what’s on the air: broadcast schedules, the stations transmitting right now, their frequencies, and recent spots from other listeners. You can then tune your radio to those frequencies to hear them. If you don’t have a radio yet, you can try an online SDR receiver such as WebSDR or the KiwiSDR network. These let you listen to real shortwave receivers around the world from your browser, and SWListener works well with them for finding what to tune to. If anything is still unclear, feel free to reach out through the support link on our page. We’d be happy to help you get started. 73, and good listening! Marco – MD2 Tech
Pay, then trail and pay a greater price monthly! Don’t do it!
Response from developer
Hi Roy, sorry for the confusion — the app offers a 7-day free trial, after which it's $2.99/year (not monthly). That's less than $0.25/month. If you were charged unexpectedly, Apple manages all billing and can issue a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com. Feel free to reach out directly and I'll do my best to help. 73, Marco
Do not buy!!!!!!!!!
((You must pay again after purchasing the app, otherwise you can’t use any features in the app))!!!!!!!
Response from developer
Thank you for taking the time to leave your very first review — I appreciate it. I want to address your concern directly: SWListener is a free download and has always been free to download. The app uses a subscription model to access the full database, which covers the costs of maintaining and updating over 12,000 shortwave schedules on a regular basis. A 7-day free trial is included so you can explore all features before committing — no charge during the trial period. I understand this model can feel unexpected, and I’m sorry if it wasn’t clear enough upfront. I’m always working to improve the app and the way it communicates its value. If you’d like to share more feedback or need any help, feel free to reach out at info@md2tech.it — I’m happy to assist. 73 de MD2 TECH
DO NOT BUY!!!
UPDATE: THE DEVELOPER REACHED OUT AND OFFERED ME A COMPLEMENTARY ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE NEW “PREMIUM“ REDESIGNED VERSION OF THE APP (SEE SCREENSHOTS FROM APP DESIGNER ABOVE). IT’S GREAT THAT THE BLANK SCREENS ARE GONE, BUT UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS ALSO NO SOUND AND NO RECEPTION. THE APP LOOKS PRETTIER, BUT IS STILL TOTALLY NONFUNCTIONAL. I REACHED OUT DIRECTLY TO THE APP DESIGNER FOR HELP AND ADVICE AND HAVE HEARD NOTHING BACK. PLEASE DON’T GO DOWN THIS RABBIT HOLE LIKE THE REST OF US. GO TRY THE TOTALLY FREE AND COMPLETELY AWESOME RADIO APP CALLED “ECHO“. YOU WON’T REGRET IT.
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry for the experience you had with the previous version of the app. I want to clarify an important point: SWListener is a shortwave broadcast schedule database — not a radio player. It does not produce audio or receive signals. A real shortwave receiver is required to listen. This is clearly stated in the app description. The app has been completely redesigned since your review. The blank screens issue has been resolved, and the app now includes a full frequency database with over 12,000 schedules, live DX spots from the global SWL community, a propagation indicator and much more. If you'd like to give it another try, feel free to reach out directly at info@md2tech.it — I'm happy to help you get started. 73 de MD2 TECH
Good app for looking up stations on the go!
Response from developer
Thank you so much for the kind and accurate review! You've described the app perfectly — SWListener is exactly that: a pocket reference for shortwave listeners who want schedules and frequencies always at hand, without carrying paper logs or relying on internet searches in the field. The database is updated regularly and the Premium subscription keeps everything current. If you ever get a shortwave receiver, I'd love to hear how it works for you in practice! Feel free to reach out at info@md2tech.it for any questions or suggestions. 73 de MD2 TECH 📻
