# WebSDR — radio player audio unit plugin > Audio Unit plugin for playing Software Defined Radio streams in music production. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websdr/id1558990423 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475107602) - Category: Music - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 2.40/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.5 · 20 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-05-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websdr/id1558990423/reviews.md ## What is WebSDR? WebSDR is an Audio Unit Plugin that plays audio from Software Defined Radio (SDR) streams. It allows you to incorporate the sound of live radio into a live music performance. WHAT IS SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO? A software defined radio is a device with an antenna that connects to a computer and allows it to receive live radio broadcasts. It features a wide variety of protocols; in addition to standard AM and FM modes found in most consumer radios it typically includes modes for LSB, USB, CW and other settings used to listen in on the CB radios used by taxi drives, marine weather stations, air traffic control towers, amateur radio enthusiasts and many other types of radio broadcasts. The signals you can access using this app are not your own local radio stations; rather they are the radio stations in the vicinity of a collection of free servers, many of them operated by universities. These servers are positioned in many different countries around the world so using this plugin you can listen in on a variety of radio signals in a wide variety of languages and cultures. WHAT DO PEOPLE USE THIS PLUGIN FOR? The crackly sound of an old-style AM broadcast or a conversation between taxi drivers on a CB radio is a musical flavour that can not be replicated with other plugins. If you are looking for some really unique and interesting material to include in your performances or mixes, this plugin will supply. LIMITATIONS This plugin requires Javascript in order to play sound. Unfortunately that means that the UI must be open the entire time you are using it. When the UI is closed Javascript stops running, similar to the way a website stops playing audio when you close a tab in your browser. NOTE: THIS IS AN AUDIO UNIT PLUGIN. IT RUNS INSIDE A HOST APP SUCH AS GarageBand. ## Key features - Plays Software Defined Radio streams - Integrates live radio audio into music - Accesses global radio servers - Supports various radio modes (LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM) - Provides unique audio textures for mixes ## Chart rankings - #191 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 34) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websdr/id1558990423/reviews.md ### 5/5 — WebSDR AUV3 Plugin for DAWs *2026-06-09, version 1.0.3* This is the only AUv3 plugin for use in an iPadOS/iOS Digital Audio Workstation. Unfortunately Apple made changes that directly affected this app’s ability to connect to most WebSDR servers, fortunately you can still connect to several Russian servers which allows you to pick up Russian transmissions, see atmospheric disturbances and tune into data transmissions. If you want to surf more shortwave and scanner frequencies but do not need to route through a DAW, Echo:Global SDR Receiver will serve you better. ### 5/5 — Works again now *2026-06-09, version 1.0.3* Back to sampling shortwave I go ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2026-04-28, version 1.0.1* It’s not good working ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work well *2025-09-04, version 1.0.1* This app doesn’t work well at all. Id like a refund ### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne *2024-12-13* Ne fonctionne pas sur iOS 😡😡😡😡👎 ### 1/5 — Broken *2024-08-20, version 1.0.1* This used to work great. But now it doesn’t work at all and despite the dev saying it would be fixed before long, it hasn’t, months later. Just use this on your PC. It’s not worth it. ### 1/5 — Nicht kaufen! *2024-08-18* Funktioniert nicht! 👎🏼 Geld rausgeworfen… ### 1/5 — Basically doesn’t work *2024-06-10, version 1.0.1* Would be cool if it did. ### 1/5 — Worst app ever , cool idea tho *2024-04-16, version 1.0.1* First time i want my money back , it should be removed from the app store , the audio stops when you close its window . 😟 ### 1/5 — Websdr *2024-03-31, version 1.0.1* Приложение не придерживает большую часть we SDR. Не работает в фоновом режиме. Абсолютно бесполезное приложение. ## Frequently asked questions about WebSDR ### What is WebSDR? WebSDR is an Audio Unit plugin designed to play audio from Software Defined Radio (SDR) streams. It enables musicians to integrate the sounds of live radio broadcasts directly into their music performances and mixes. ### What is Software Defined Radio? Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a radio communication system that relies on software to process radio signals. It connects to a computer via an antenna and can receive a wide variety of radio broadcasts, including standard AM/FM, as well as specialized modes like LSB, USB, and CW used for various communication purposes. ### How does WebSDR work? This plugin accesses radio streams from a network of free servers, many operated by universities, located in different countries. By connecting to these servers, you can listen to a diverse range of radio signals in various languages and from different cultures, incorporating these unique sounds into your audio projects. ### What are the limitations of WebSDR? A key limitation is that the plugin requires Javascript to be enabled and the user interface to remain open while in use. If the UI is closed, Javascript stops running, and the audio playback will cease, similar to how a web browser tab stops playing audio when closed. ### What kind of audio can I get from WebSDR? You can access a wide array of radio broadcasts, including standard AM and FM, as well as specialized modes like LSB, USB, and CW. This allows for unique audio textures such as the crackle of old AM broadcasts or conversations on CB radios, providing interesting material for musical performances and mixes. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-08 Smaller fixes and improvements. ### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-08 Bug fixes, stability improvements ### 1.0.1 — 2022-04-06 Now runs as a standalone app. ### 1.0 — 2021-05-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to WebSDR | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GSDSP MagicBlur](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsdsp-magicblur/id6443502283) | 4.9 (9) | $29.99 | Music | | [Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binarhythmic-rhythm-generator/id6447797078) | 5.0 (4) | $5.99 | Music | | [BrainBud - Bud App Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbud-bud-app-controller/id6446066258) | 5.0 (2) | $2.99 | Music | | [Things - Crusher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-crusher/id6449363172) | 5.0 (6) | $6.99 | Music | | [Things - Flip EQ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-flip-eq/id6470745211) | 4.9 (8) | $6.99 | Music | | [broohahaizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broohahaizer/id6448928907) | 4.7 (13) | $4.99 | Music | ## More apps by Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited - [iFretless Bass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-bass/id512929963) - [iFretless Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-guitar/id623167340) - [iFretless Sax](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-sax/id681765126) - [iFretless Brass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-brass/id915761815) - [Drone Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622) - [Stereo Modulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stereo-modulator/id1370816026) All apps by Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1475107602 --- *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 2026-09-07.*