BS HT vs SimpleSSTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BS HT
This application allows users to connect with and manage their BS Intercom devices. It facilitates sharing and viewing the real-time location of teammates using APRS technology. Please note that related equipment is required for the software to function.
- Connect to BS Intercom
- Manage BS Intercom
- Share teammate location
- View teammate location
- APRS location tracking
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Connect and Manage your BS Intercom Share and view the location of teammates via APRS Note: You need related equipment before this software can work
SimpleSSTV
This app allows ham radio operators to encode images into audio signals for transmission and decode received audio back into images. It supports various SSTV modes, live camera feeds, and even AI-generated QSL cards. Receive alerts for International Space Station SSTV events.
- Encode images to SSTV audio
- Decode SSTV audio to images
- Live camera feed with trigger modes
- Support for 14 SSTV modes
- AI-generated QSL calling cards
- ISS SSTV event notifications
- Audio setup and troubleshooting tips
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SimpleSSTV is a native iOS app for encoding, decoding, and live-transmitting slow-scan television (SSTV) signals — the method ham radio operators use to share images over audio frequencies. Slow-scan television converts images to audio tones. Each pixel's brightness becomes a specific frequency between 1500-2300 Hz. Sync pulses at 1200 Hz mark line boundaries. The result is an audio signal you can transmit over any voice-capable radio, or record for later playback. SSTV has been used by amateur radio operators since the 1950s. It's still actively used today on HF bands, VHF repeaters, and for receiving images from the International Space Station. ENCODING (Image → Audio) • Load any image from your photo library, camera, or Files • Automatic resize and crop to SSTV resolution • 21 supported modes covering all major SSTV formats • Real-time encoding with progress visualization • Play audio directly through speakers for VOX-triggered transmission • Export to WAV or M4A for later use • Optional FSK ID and CW ID (Morse code) callsign transmission • Test pattern generator for signal testing LIVE CAMERA MODE • Real-time camera feed with front/back camera switching • Three trigger modes: Continuous, Motion-triggered, or Periodic interval • Adjustable motion sensitivity with adaptive background model • Captures and encodes directly from camera to audio • Keep the app in the foreground while listening or transmitting DECODING (Audio → Image) • Load WAV, M4A, or MP3 audio files containing SSTV signals • Live microphone capture for real-time SSTV reception • Automatic mode detection via VIS code identification • Capture a transmission, then process it to see the decoded image • FSK callsign detection from received signals • Precision audio trimming with dual-view waveform editor • Re-decode saved images with different mode, sync offset, or slant correction • Handles real-world signal imperfections: timing drift, noise, sample rate variations • Decode watermark with an automatic stamp or custom Pro text • Waterfall spectrogram display shows signal frequency over time SUPPORTED MODES (21 total) • Martin M1, M2, M3, M4 • Scottie S1, S2, S3, S4, DX, DX2 • Robot 36, Robot 72, Robot BW8 • PD50, PD90, PD120, PD160, PD180, PD240, PD290 • Wraase SC2-180 ISS SSTV EVENTS • Get notified when the International Space Station transmits SSTV images • Automatic alerts before and during events, with frequency, mode, and callsign info • Info card on the decode tab with event details and countdown FAQ & SETUP TIPS • Practical advice on audio setup and USB adapters • Decode quality troubleshooting • Quick reference for all 21 SSTV modes IMAGE LIBRARY • Automatic saving of encoded and decoded images • Grid view with full preview, metadata, and sharing • Re-decode any saved image with different settings • Filter by encoded or decoded 10 LANGUAGES Available in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese (BR), Spanish, and Turkish — with full right-to-left support. PRIVACY No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your images and audio stay on your device. Free to encode and decode. Optional one-time Pro purchase unlocks watermark customization and Listening Station Mode. We do not use, sell or share your data for advertising or marketing purposes. Be aware: Encoded images are audio signals — anyone receiving the audio can decode them! REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17.6 or later • Camera access for live mode • Microphone access for live decode Built by a ham radio operator for ham radio operators. 73!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleSSTV at 75% against BS HT's 25%. SimpleSSTV also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). BS HT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (55 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. SimpleSSTV sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. BS HT asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleSSTV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BS HT has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BS HT's written reviews are positive against 75% of SimpleSSTV's.
BS HT ships an update every 3 months, SimpleSSTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BS HT | SimpleSSTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (55 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 德王 杨 | Jeroen Rombouts |
Customer experience
BS HT
SimpleSSTV
In-app purchases
BS HT
No in-app purchases
SimpleSSTV
- Listening Station Mode$1.99
- 10 AI Card Credits$1.99
- Remove or change encoder watermark$2.99
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- SimpleSSTV Pro$3.99
- 30 AI Card Credits$3.99
- 120 AI Card Credits$8.99









