Comparison

WSPR watch vs Pokit

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

Head to head
About

WSPR watch

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
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Utility for ham radio users of WSPRnet. Quickly shows who can hear you and details of each spot. Tap a spot in the table to look up the call on QRZ.com. Export produces as tab delimited CSV file that can be sent to Numbers for sorting, filtering and graphing beyond what is in the app itself.

About

Pokit

This utility app connects wirelessly to Pokit devices for portable measurement and logging. It offers an easy-to-use interface for makers, technicians, and engineers to measure anything, anywhere, at a lower cost than traditional tools.

Highlights
  • Wireless connection to Pokit devices
  • Portable measurement and logging
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Pinch and zoom waveforms
  • Measure anything, anywhere
Features
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This app is for use with Pokit Pro and Pokit Meter, available from pokitinnovations.com. Without a connection to a Pokit device app function will be limited. A new future in portable measurement and logging. Pokit devices free you from the bench and allow you to take your creativity anywhere. With Pokit devices, you can truly measure anything, anywhere. Pokit devices are the perfect tools for makers, technicians and engineers who want great test equipment without the prohibitive price tag. Measure with Ease Pokit devices connect wirelessly to your smartphone and app. Its amazingly easy to use. Simply touch to change modes and settings, and pinch and drag to pan and zoom waveforms. After using a Pokit, you'll wonder why all tools weren't designed this way! Small is Big Pokit devices are small in lots of ways... they take less space, weigh less, use less power, and cost much less than tools with similar capabilities. After using a Pokit we think you'll agree that small is the new big!

Screenshots

WSPR watch4 screens
Pokit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WSPR watch at 94% against Pokit's 27%. WSPR watch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pokit's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Pokit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WSPR watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WSPR watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WSPR watch's written reviews are positive against 27% of Pokit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, Pokit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WSPR watch versus Pokit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSPR watchPokit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (73 ratings) — better3.1 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better23
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccess InformaticsPokit Innovations Pty Ltd

Customer experience

WSPR watch

All ratings73 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative1.3%

Pokit

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral26.9%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

WSPR watch

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
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  • RBN doesn't work for some users
  • Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
  • Color legend doesn't work as described
  • Duplicates in the spot list
  • Cannot get 10MHz results
  • Unclear what colored bars indicate
  • Doesn't load all spots for a band
  • Minimum DX distance not working for version 4
  • Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
  • Color legend doesn't work as described
  • Duplicates in the spot list

Requested features

18 requests
  • 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
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  • Audio input for WSPR receive (decode on phone)
  • Monitor 2 or more bands at once
  • Quick way to change bands without going into settings
  • Time window slider on the map
  • Sorting by time, distance, etc. on list view
  • Partial callsign search
  • Satellite map view
  • Color legend for pins/lines
  • Duplicate spot removal
  • Support for 70cm and 23cm bands
  • Improved graph clarity
  • Option to change line color connecting Rx station to spot
  • Dark mode option

Pokit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSPR watch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pokit

One-time1
  • Range Tester Module - Outright$79.99

Questions

Is WSPR watch free?
WSPR watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokit free?
Pokit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WSPR watch or Pokit?
WSPR watch is rated higher. WSPR watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Pokit averages 3.1 from 23 ratings.
Do WSPR watch or Pokit have ads?
Neither WSPR watch nor Pokit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSPR watch or Pokit?
WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, and Pokit every 2 months. Most recently, WSPR watch was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pokit on October 14, 2026.

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