# SwR - Global Radio — Worldwide online SDR receivers > Worldwide online SDR receivers (iPhone/iPad app by Kruen s.r.o..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swr-global-radio/id6791090009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kruen s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791090011) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 81 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-08-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swr-global-radio/id6791090009/reviews.md ## What is SwR? SwR is an innovative mobile client for the worldwide network of public shortwave receivers, including the KiwiSDR, Web-888, OpenWebRX, UberSDR, FM-DX and AirSpy architectures. Turn your phone into a powerful ham radio scanner and tune in to live shortwave broadcasts, amateur radio frequencies and utility stations from hundreds of volunteer SDR receivers across the globe. Whether you're into DXing, shortwave listening (SWL) or exploring the HF bands, SwR puts the global radio spectrum right at your fingertips. Key features for radio enthusiasts: • Global SDR network: Connect to any public KiwiSDR, Web-888, OpenWebRX, UberSDR, FM-DX and AirSpy receiver worldwide. • Real-time visualisation: Live RF spectrum analyser and smooth-scrolling waterfall display. • Intuitive tuning: Drag the spectrum to tune frequencies; drag the waterfall to move across the amateur radio bands. • Retro digital interface: A unique Nixie-tube style frequency display with precise digit-by-digit tuning. • Multiple demodulation modes: Full AM, LSB, USB, CW (Morse code) and FM demodulation. • Signal zoom: Smoothly zoom from the entire shortwave band down to a narrow window to isolate weak DX signals. • Interactive world map with day/night line: A visual map of available receivers with the day/night terminator (grayline) marked - key to shortwave propagation. Just tap a station to start listening live. • Audio controls: Simple volume and mute controls optimised for mobile listening. Discover the world of amateur radio, utility signals and international shortwave broadcasting. Perfect for fans of RTL-SDR, WebSDR and traditional HF ham radio. Please note: SwR is an independent client and is not affiliated with individual receiver operators. This app respects your privacy and does not collect any personal data. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | SwR Pro | $7.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.5 — 2026-08-24 Added satellite mode - test mode. Added labels for HF radio stations in the spectrum. New display mode for HF radio stations in maps. New main map layer. Synchronized spectrograph in FM-DX. ### 1.3.3 — 2026-08-17 Adjusted the visual scale and added stereo function in FM-DX. Moved some functions from the main menu to the bottom bar. Emphasized that this is a one-time purchase. Minor visual adjustments in PIXEL mode. Open the frequency input keyboard by tapping the main frequency number. ### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-14 Change of layouts in the main client screens - please read the Introduce to understand how to control which functions. Added saving of favorite frequencies for the selected receiver. Added Spectrograph to FM-DX. ### 1.2.45 — 2026-08-11 Modified main screen layout. New menu layout. Client selection (OpenWebRX, UberSDR, etc.) using the map. Button for DM-DX in the menu. New 3D globe map. Possibility to add your receiver in the receiver list using the "+". Added a new display type for Spectrum and Waterfall. ### 1.2.40 — 2026-08-07 Smooth zooming of waterfall and spectrum. More sensitive scan for FM-DX client. 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