iFTx vs MySondy GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
MySondy GO
This app aids in radio sonde field research by connecting to a TTGO Lora 32 device via Bluetooth. It displays the probe's position, smartphone location, and received data on a map. It also offers standalone and companion functionality for Apple Watch.
- Bluetooth connectivity to TTGO Lora 32
- Real-time map display of probe and smartphone positions
- Displays received radio sonde data
- Standalone Apple Watch app
- Companion Apple Watch app
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MySondy GO helps in RadioSonde field research. By connecting via Bluetooth to a TTGO Lora 32 (433Mhz) it is able to receive the radio signal directly from the probe, representing in a map the position, the position of the smartphone and all the data received. MySondy GO for Apple Watch works both as a standalone app and as a companion to the iPhone app for an integrated experience. For more information and to download the bin to install in the TTGO: https://mysondy.altervista.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MySondy GO at Free against iFTx's $1.99. MySondy GO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). iFTx's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (70 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
MySondy GO is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, MySondy GO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | MySondy GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | MIRKO DALMONTE |
Customer experience
iFTx
MySondy GO
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
MySondy GO
No in-app purchases
