Comparison

SDR vs eClicker

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

Head to head
About

SDR

Control your Icom transceiver remotely or locally from your iPhone. Operate in all modes, log QSOs, and utilize integrated digital modes like FT8/FT4 and SSTV. No extra hardware is needed for global access.

Highlights
  • Remote transceiver operation
  • All mode control
  • Auto logging logbook
  • Integrated FT8/FT4 tool
  • Integrated SSTV receiver
  • Integrated CW decoder and keyer
  • DX-Cluster integration
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Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers and your iPhone SDR-Control Mobile is a full featured iPhone App to operate your Icom Transceiver at home or from around the world without additional Hard- or Software. Important: This App requires one of the following Icom Transceivers: IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-7760 or the IC-R8600 Receiver or the new IC-7300 MK2 FACTS AND FEATURES: ■ Native iOS 26 app, backward compatible to iOS 17 ■ Compatible with any iPhone ■ Complete operation of your Icom Transceiver in all modes ■ Use the App local or to remote access of your Transceiver from any place without additional Hard- or Software ■ Logbook with auto logging, ADIF Im-/Export ■ UDP Log submission when using external logging software ■ Integrated full featured FT8 / FT4 Tool ■ Integrated SSTV receiver (NEW) ■ Integrated CW Decoder ■ Integrated CW Keyer ■ DX-Cluster integration ■ Call sign lookup integrated ■ Displays Calls on Map with heading and distance information ■ And much more... WHAT YOU NEED: - An Icom IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700 or IC-7760 Transceiver or IC-R8600 Receiver or the new IC-7300 MK2 - The Transceiver needs to be connected to your Network (WiFi or LAN) - No USB cable needed or supported - An iPhone that runs at least iOS 17 Find out more here: https://ham-radio-apps.com Read the Manual: http://go-to.me/sdrcontrol-mobile-manual

About

eClicker

Transform your iPhone into a wireless presentation remote. Seamlessly advance slides in popular presentation software using simple taps. No extra hardware or complex setup required, just a quick connection to a free computer app.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • Advance slides in Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides
  • No dongle or USB receiver needed
  • Simple two-button interface
  • Haptic feedback on taps
  • Live slide counter
  • Companion app for Mac/Windows
Features
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eClicker turns your iPhone into a wireless Bluetooth presentation clicker. Tap to advance slides in Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, and any app that uses arrow keys — from anywhere in the room. No dongle. No USB receiver. No pairing menus. Just open the app and present. HOW IT WORKS eClicker uses Bluetooth Low Energy to send commands to a free companion app on your Mac or Windows PC. The companion translates each tap into an arrow keystroke. Your presentation app receives it exactly as if you pressed the key on your keyboard. 1. Install the free companion app on your computer (eclickerapp.com/companion) 2. Open eClicker on your iPhone 3. The devices connect automatically 4. Tap to advance slides That's it. Setup takes under a minute. TWO BUTTONS. THAT'S THE WHOLE UI. Previous slide on top, next slide on the bottom. Large tap targets so you never miss — even without looking at your phone. A slide counter keeps track of where you are. Haptic feedback confirms every tap. BUILT FOR PRESENTERS • Teachers walking around a classroom • Business presenters in client meetings and board rooms • Conference speakers on stage • Anyone who presents and wants to stop carrying a clicker FEATURES • Bluetooth Low Energy — instant, low-latency response • Works with Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma, Preview, and more • Haptic feedback on every tap (toggle off in settings) • Live slide counter with reset • Screen stays on while connected — no unlock mid-presentation • Auto-reconnect if the connection drops • Portrait-only — no accidental rotation PRIVACY eClicker collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no account, no login. Bluetooth communication is local-only between your iPhone and your computer. Nothing leaves the room. WHAT YOU GET • eClicker iPhone app — $4.99, one-time purchase • Mac companion app — free • Windows companion app — free No subscription. No in-app purchases. Pay once, present forever. COMPANION APP REQUIRED eClicker requires a free companion app running on your Mac or Windows PC. The companion receives the Bluetooth signal and injects keystrokes into your presentation software. Download it at eclickerapp.com/companion — it takes 30 seconds to set up. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 16 or later • Mac with macOS 13+ or Windows 10+ with Bluetooth • Free companion app installed on your computer

Screenshots

SDR4 screens
eClicker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: eClicker at $4.99 against SDR's $44.99. eClicker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). SDR's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

SDR costs $44.99 and eClicker $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eClicker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SDR has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDR ships an update every 2 weeks, eClicker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SDR versus eClicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDReClicker
Price$44.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.5 (64 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#198#145 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus RoskoschEgemen Gozoglu

Customer experience

SDR

All ratings64 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.1%

eClicker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SDR

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Dialogs do not scale with larger text setting
  • Frequency display overlaps buttons
  • FT8 decoding issues (lower signal levels than WSJTX)
  • App crashes and leaves radio in transmit
  • Logbook export not functional after update
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  • Function button for horizontal scrolling not fully displayed
  • FT8 decode is useless and unreliable
  • Messed up radio, requiring reset
  • RX audio unusable outside home network (prior to 1.5.1)
  • Struggles with audio RX packets on remote cellular networks
  • Cannot work over mobile data with certain carriers (EE)
  • FT8 alerts sound but don't display

Requested features

14 requests
  • Develop for IC-7800
  • CarPlay support
  • Apple Watch add-on
  • Windows version
  • JS8call support
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  • More digital modes
  • Display memory bank names
  • Initiate memory scan from app
  • WSPR implementation
  • Tool for WSPR
  • More FT8/FT4 features (e.g., setting transmit frequency directly in FT8 view)
  • Send image to unit
  • KISS TNC support
  • Control digital modes (reflectors, etc.)

eClicker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SDR

No in-app purchases

None

eClicker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SDR free?
SDR costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is eClicker free?
eClicker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SDR or eClicker?
eClicker is rated higher. SDR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while eClicker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SDR or eClicker have ads?
Neither SDR nor eClicker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SDR or eClicker?
SDR ships an update every 2 weeks, and eClicker every 6 weeks. Most recently, SDR was updated on October 11, 2026 and eClicker on October 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, SDR or eClicker?
SDR currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and eClicker at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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