# PSKer vs Greyline FT8

The clearest difference is rating: Greyline FT8 at 4.8 against PSKer's 1.8. Greyline FT8 also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 31 months). PSKer's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PSKer costs $2.99 and Greyline FT8 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Greyline FT8 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PSKer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Greyline FT8's.

PSKer ships an update every 31 months, Greyline FT8 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PSKer | Greyline FT8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psker/id506427138/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greyline-ft8/id6773455172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Oskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/506427141) | [JONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773455174) |

## What reviewers say

### PSKer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psker/id506427138)

This application functions as a PSK31 receiver and transmitter for amateur radio enthusiasts. It offers features like automatic frequency locking, configurable macros for quick messaging, and a real-time sonogram with zoom.

**Highlights:** PSK31 send/receive, Universal app, Configurable macros, Automatic frequency locking, Realtime sonogram w/zoom, Mic/line-in receive, speaker/line-out transmit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Greyline FT8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greyline-ft8/id6773455172)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a portable digital ham radio experience for field operations on iOS devices. It automates callsign lookups, displays real-time spot data, and offers automated calling or manual control for QSOs. Features include intelligent frequency selection, audio delay adjustment, and direct logging to QRZ.

**Highlights:** Field-ready digital ham radio, Automated callsign and DXCC lookups, Real-time PSK Reporter spot data, Automated CQ Gatherer and Hunter modes, Intelligent automatic frequency selection, Direct-to-QRZ logging and ADI export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PSKer free?

PSKer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Greyline FT8 free?

Greyline FT8 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PSKer or Greyline FT8?

Greyline FT8 is rated higher. PSKer averages 1.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Greyline FT8 averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do PSKer or Greyline FT8 have ads?

Neither PSKer nor Greyline FT8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PSKer or Greyline FT8?

PSKer ships an update every 31 months, and Greyline FT8 every 4 days. Most recently, PSKer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Greyline FT8 on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
