# WSPR watch vs Codan XTEND

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WSPR watch at 94% against Codan XTEND's 0%. WSPR watch also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 42 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Codan XTEND's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WSPR watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSPR watch has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WSPR watch's written reviews are positive against 0% of Codan XTEND's.

WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, Codan XTEND every 42 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WSPR watch | Codan XTEND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wspr-watch/id532487317/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codan-xtend/id1468053619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Access Informatics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490461089) | [Codan Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468053618) |

## What reviewers say

### WSPR watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wspr-watch/id532487317)

This utility app provides ham radio operators with real-time WSPRnet and PSKreporter data. It displays who can hear you and offers detailed information for each spot. Users can also export data for further analysis.

**Highlights:** WSPRnet and PSKreporter data display, Real-time reception information, Detailed spot information, QRZ.com call sign lookup, Tab-delimited CSV export

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Fast data access
- 🗺️ Superb globe/map visualization
- 📱 Runs well on Mac, iPad, and iPhone
- 💡 Developer is responsive and active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spot info jumbled in portrait mode
- 🐛 Crashes sometimes
- 🐛 WSPRnet API not working for some users
- 🐛 PSK reporter not working for some users
- 🐛 RBN not working for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Spot Info is jumbled in Portrait mode
- Crashes sometimes
- WSPRnet API hasn't worked for weeks for some users
- WSPRnet itself not providing data for some users
- PSK reporter doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Zoom out on map to see all spots
- Add-on features
- Ability to switch between local and UTC time
- 24/12hr time format
- Compare two callsigns


### Codan XTEND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codan-xtend/id1468053619)

Control a Codan HF SDR radio remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Make voice and message calls, share locations, and even send SMS or phone calls over HF networks. Supports various voice encryption methods for secure communication.

**Highlights:** Remote HF voice and message calls, Location sharing via Apple Maps, SMS and phone calls over HF network, Support for various voice encryption, Connect via SmartLink or Wi-Fi router, User PIN for access control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WSPR watch free?

WSPR watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codan XTEND free?

Codan XTEND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WSPR watch or Codan XTEND?

WSPR watch is rated higher. WSPR watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Codan XTEND averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do WSPR watch or Codan XTEND have ads?

Neither WSPR watch nor Codan XTEND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WSPR watch or Codan XTEND?

WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, and Codan XTEND every 42 months. Most recently, WSPR watch was updated on October 7, 2026 and Codan XTEND on October 7, 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.*