HFpager vs iFTx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HFpager
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.
- IFSK modulation for audio messaging
- Send and receive short text messages
- Utilizes audio and radio channels
- Basic functions free
- Subscription removes restrictions and ads
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The program is designed to generate and receive an audio signal using IFSK (Incremental Frequency Shift Keying) modulation. Used to exchange short text messages via any audio and / or radio channel. For a detailed description, see the project website https://nvis.club/hfproxys/hfpager/hf-pager Basic functions work without a subscription: reception / transmission. With a subscription, all restrictions are removed and there is no advertising. Privacy Policy and User Agreement: https://ildd.ru/bi/hfpager/hfpager_politica/
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HFpager at Free against iFTx's $1.99. HFpager also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). iFTx'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.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
HFpager is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. HFpager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. iFTx asks for nothing beyond the download.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 72% positive.
HFpager ships an update every 3 months, iFTx every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HFpager | iFTx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #71 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitry Likhtarov | Christoph Nadig |
Customer experience
HFpager
iFTx
In-app purchases
HFpager
- Подписка 12 месяцев7 Days trial$9.991 Year
iFTx
No in-app purchases
