Spektrum DXe Programmer vs BTECH GMRS Programmer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spektrum DXe Programmer
This app allows users to create and save basic model setups for fixed-wing aircraft directly from their mobile device. It offers features like servo reversing and stick configuration, with advanced options available via a separate programming cable.
- Create and save model setups
- Servo reversing
- Stick configuration (Modes 1-4)
- Wing type selection (Normal, Delta/Elevon)
- Trainer modes
- Upload pre-programmed setups
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If you've ever managed a music library on your PC or smart phone, you can program the DXe. All you need is the free Spektrum programming app. Using this interface you can create and save basic model setups with different settings for: -Servo Reversing -Stick Configuration: Modes 1-4 -Wing Type: Normal or Delta/Elevon -Expo: On or Off -Trainer Modes. For advanced programming features such as stick configuration, wing type selection, expo on/off function, model setup import and many more, the Spektrum programming cable (SPMA3081-Mobile) is required. Basic programming features such as servo reversing and trim adjust can be used without the programming cable. Once saved to your mobile device, you can upload the setup for a specific model to the DXe with a simple point and click. You can also use the interface to upload pre-programmed setups for Bind-N-Fly® aircraft. Note that the application currently supports only fixed-wing aircraft.
BTECH GMRS Programmer
This app provides wireless control and programming for a specific GMRS radio. Manage channels, create custom groups, and update firmware. It also offers offline maps and text messaging capabilities for enhanced communication.
- Wireless radio programming
- Channel and group management
- Custom group lists
- Firmware update notifications
- Offline map downloads
- Text messaging
- Location sharing
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Transform your BTECH GMRS-PRO radio experience with the GMRS Programmer App – a robust tool designed for intuitive, wireless control and programming. This app turns your smartphone into a command center for your radio, allowing you to effortlessly manage channels and groups, craft custom group lists for efficient communication, and fine-tune your radio's settings with just a few taps. Stay informed and up-to-date with automatic notifications for essential GMRS-PRO firmware updates, and ensure your radio is always operating with the latest features and enhancements. Additionally, the app offers offline map downloads for navigation when you're beyond the reach of cellular networks. Enhance your communication capabilities by sending text messages to fellow GMRS-PRO users. For added safety and community support, the app enables you to share your location with other users in your vicinity, or request theirs, particularly useful during emergencies. The GMRS Programmer App is more than an accessory; it's an indispensable partner for your GMRS-PRO radio, empowering you with connectivity and control wherever your adventures may lead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BTECH GMRS Programmer at 28% against Spektrum DXe Programmer's 15%. Spektrum DXe Programmer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spektrum DXe Programmer ships an update every 6 weeks, BTECH GMRS Programmer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spektrum DXe Programmer | BTECH GMRS Programmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | 28.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Horizon Hobby | B-Tech Distribution, Inc |
Customer experience
Spektrum DXe Programmer
BTECH GMRS Programmer
Bugs and requests
Spektrum DXe Programmer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BTECH GMRS Programmer
Reported bugs
24 issues- App crashes immediately after starting
- App crashes when trying to connect to Bluetooth
- App opens and shuts on its own
- App crashes within five seconds of launching
- App crashes as soon as you pair a radio
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- Login functionality doesn't work
- Checking for new firmware doesn't work
- App drains battery overnight
- Location info for other users missing on iOS
- App won't open after new update
- Version 1.2.6 constantly crashing at startup
- New update is crashing iPhone
- App is not accessible with VoiceOver screenreader
- Unable to pair radio to iPhone
- App does not work like advertised
- Will not let me pair my radio to my iPhone
- Doesn't work on Macbook Air
- Unsupported for iPhone iPad
- Pairing unsuccessful
- App is full of glitches
- Connected to radio but doesn't program it
- App closes when try to sync channels
- App closes when clicking on various settings
- Very glitchy and difficult to sync channels / groups
Requested features
16 requests- Monitor and talk via app (like Android)
- TX and RX via the app
- Pass through audio
- Show other users' positions on map (iOS)
- Activate tone scanning from app
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- Add onX maps for iOS
- Program TX within the app
- Ability to change groups in the app
- Export, import, and share channel groups
- Edit channel groups offline
- Import channels from CSV files
- Add support for GMRS-V2 via dongle
- Listen and talk through phone remotely
- Add phone number for support
- Add VOX setting
- Add ability to program VHF transmissions
In-app purchases
Spektrum DXe Programmer
No in-app purchases
BTECH GMRS Programmer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Spektrum DXe Programmer free?
Is BTECH GMRS Programmer free?
Do Spektrum DXe Programmer or BTECH GMRS Programmer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Spektrum DXe Programmer or BTECH GMRS Programmer?
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