FT8 Decoder vs PicXpress
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
PicXpress
Easily share photos via iMessage with compressed copies. This app optimizes images for faster delivery, especially on weak internet signals, without altering your original files. Enjoy a simple, one-tap process for sending multiple photos quickly.
- Compress and share up to 10 photos
- Send directly through iMessage
- Originals are never altered
- Simple, one-tap workflow
- Optimized for weak signals
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PicXpress makes it easy to share photos when your internet connection isn't cooperating. Select up to 10 photos, and PicXpress automatically compresses them for faster delivery through iMessage. Your original photos are never modified. PicXpress creates lightweight copies optimized for quick sharing. Perfect for when you're on a weak signal, traveling, or just want to send photos without the wait. Key features: - Compress and share up to 10 photos at once - Send directly through iMessage - Originals are never altered - Simple, one-tap workflow
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicXpress at 100% against FT8 Decoder's 50%. PicXpress also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). FT8 Decoder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, 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
PicXpress is free to download; FT8 Decoder costs $1.99 up front. PicXpress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FT8 Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.
PicXpress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FT8 Decoder's written reviews are positive against 100% of PicXpress's.
FT8 Decoder ships an update every 18 months, PicXpress every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FT8 Decoder | PicXpress |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HotPaw Productions | CHAD LOUIS ARMOND |
Customer experience
FT8 Decoder
PicXpress
In-app purchases
FT8 Decoder
No in-app purchases
PicXpress
- PicXpress Pro$2.99
