# SmartSDR™ vs HFpager

The clearest difference is price: HFpager at Free against SmartSDR™'s $79.99. HFpager also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). SmartSDR™'s advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

HFpager is free to download; SmartSDR™ costs $79.99 up front. HFpager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. SmartSDR™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartSDR™ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartSDR™ has 132 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SmartSDR™'s written reviews are positive against 71% of HFpager's.

SmartSDR™ ships an update every 2 weeks, HFpager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartSDR™ | HFpager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $79.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsdr-flexradio-systems/id1089157289/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcus Roskosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/334053438) | [Dmitry Likhtarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/428797499) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartSDR™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsdr-flexradio-systems/id1089157289)

Control your FlexRadio SDR device from your iPad or iPhone. Access nearly all features of the desktop client, including digital modes, signal analysis, and remote operation via SmartLink. Requires compatible FlexRadio hardware.

**Highlights:** FT8 and FT4 support, SSTV TX and RX, APRS TX and RX, CW Decoder and keyer, Weather Fax decoder, Slice and Panadapter management, SmartLink remote access

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HFpager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365)

This utility app enables the exchange of short text messages through audio and radio channels using IFSK modulation. It offers basic reception and transmission functions for free, with a subscription unlocking all features and removing ads.

**Highlights:** IFSK modulation for audio messaging, Send and receive short text messages, Utilizes audio and radio channels, Basic functions free, Subscription removes restrictions and ads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка 12 месяцев | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartSDR™ free?

SmartSDR™ costs $79.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HFpager free?

HFpager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartSDR™ or HFpager?

SmartSDR™ is rated higher. SmartSDR™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while HFpager averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartSDR™ or HFpager have ads?

HFpager shows ads; SmartSDR™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartSDR™ or HFpager?

SmartSDR™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and HFpager every 3 months. Most recently, SmartSDR™ was updated on November 8, 2026 and HFpager on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*