705 Remote vs iFTx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
705 Remote
Control your IC-705 radio remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust bands, modes, filters, and audio gain. Change frequencies using the dial and monitor signal strength.
- Band switching
- Mode switching
- Filter switching
- AF Gain control
- Frequency change via dial
- S-meter display
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This is an unofficial app for remote control of the IC-705 via Bluetooth. Function - Band switching - Mode switching - Filter switching - AF Gain, Squelch control - Frequency change by dialing - S-meter display - Step switching for frequency change - Switching the destination CI-V address Tips. - Change frequency if you tap dial (left / right, up / down). - Change frequency while you tap and hold dial (left / right, up / down) Other - We are not responsible for any damage caused by the use of this application.
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: 705 Remote at Free against iFTx's $1.99. 705 Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iFTx's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (70 vs 20). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
705 Remote is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of 705 Remote's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's.
705 Remote ships an update weekly, iFTx every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 705 Remote | iFTx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (20 ratings) | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michihiro Ikeda | Christoph Nadig |
Customer experience
705 Remote
iFTx
In-app purchases
705 Remote
No in-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
