Comparison

FT8 Decoder vs Vouch.io EVC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FT8 Decoder

This application decodes FT8 digital signals from amateur radio bands. It can process audio from external sources or directly from an SSB radio or SDR. The app also generates FT8 modulated audio for experimentation.

Highlights
  • Decodes FT8 8FSK modulated signals
  • Processes external audio or SDR sound
  • Supports standard callsigns and 13-character messages
  • Generates FT8 message audio
  • Experiment with sending and receiving FT8 audio
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An FT8 decoder. FT8 is a weak signal digital mode, currently very popular in the amateur radio HF shortwave bands. The ft8d app allows decoding FT8 8FSK modulated signals contained in externally provided audio or sound from an SSB radio or SDR. The app supports Level 1 decoding of messages with standard callsigns or 13 character free text messages. The app can also generate standard FT8 message audio, so can be used to experiment with sending and receiving FT8 encoded and modulated audio. The app does NOT perform Auto-sequencing, or decode long hashed callsigns.

About

Vouch.io EVC

This app allows EV charger owners to securely access and manage their charging stations offline. It also enables owners to grant temporary or limited access to friends and family via AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Secure offline charger access
  • Share access with friends/family
  • Set time/usage limits for shared access
  • Biometric and SMS validation
  • NFC device enrollment
  • BLE and peer-to-peer TLS connection
Features
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An Electric Vehicle (EV) charging application, working in conjunction with Vouch.io EVC hardware, that provides EV charge station owners secure offline access to their chargers and provides a secure and seamless method to share access to friends and family. For best results and experience, we recommend using iPhone 11 and later. The owner access is secured by first setting up the iPhone as a representative for the owner via SMS validation code, biometric check, and Vouch.io cryptographic proofs. The Vouch.io EVC hardware ownership is established during enrollment of a Vouch.io EVC device. The owner has a method where the device's NFC antenna is scanned to retrieve a unique identifier for that device, then the device is enrolled with the Vouch.io cloud to establish the owner's cryptographic proof over this device. Once established, the owner can connect offline via a secure BLE, peer 2 peer, TLS connection to the EVC unit. Once securely connected, the owner is able to charge a vehicle to the desired amount. Once charge is completed, the app is disconnected from the Vouch.io EVC. In addition to providing a secure method to connect and charge for the owner, the EVC app also provides a mechanism for sharing access to the owner's EV charger for friends and family. Sharing access to a friend or family member is done via Air Drop. The information shared has a deep link to the app so the receiving user can download, onboard (same as the owner), and use the application. The access to a specific EVC unit is also conveyed with the share allowing the friend or family user the same secure, cryptographic, offline access to the Vouch.io EVC enabled charging station. The application can apply limits to the share, for instance time or usage limits, providing full control for the owner over the owned EV charger. The application is an iOS native app, using BLE to communicate with the Vouch.io EVC devices and friend iPhone devices.

Screenshots

FT8 Decoder1 screens
Vouch.io EVC1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vouch.io EVC at Free against FT8 Decoder's $1.99. Vouch.io EVC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). FT8 Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vouch.io EVC is free to download; FT8 Decoder costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vouch.io EVC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FT8 Decoder ships an update every 18 months, Vouch.io EVC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FT8 Decoder versus Vouch.io EVC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFT8 DecoderVouch.io EVC
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsVOUCH.IO L.L.C

Customer experience

FT8 Decoder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Vouch.io EVC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FT8 Decoder

No in-app purchases

None

Vouch.io EVC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FT8 Decoder free?
FT8 Decoder costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vouch.io EVC free?
Vouch.io EVC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FT8 Decoder or Vouch.io EVC?
Vouch.io EVC is rated higher. FT8 Decoder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Vouch.io EVC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FT8 Decoder or Vouch.io EVC have ads?
Neither FT8 Decoder nor Vouch.io EVC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FT8 Decoder or Vouch.io EVC?
FT8 Decoder ships an update every 18 months, and Vouch.io EVC every 4 months. Most recently, FT8 Decoder was updated on October 8, 2026 and Vouch.io EVC on October 1, 2026.

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