iFTx vs SafeRadius
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.
SafeRadius
This app provides a radar-style map of registered offenders in your area using public records. It offers situational awareness for parents, travelers, and residents to make informed decisions about their surroundings. View summarized details of public record information for registered individuals.
- Radar-style safety map
- Displays registered offenders
- Uses public offender registries
- Summarized record details
- Situational awareness tool
- Apple Watch companion app
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Stay informed about your surroundings with SafeRadius, a radar-style safety map built on official public offender registries across the United States. SafeRadius uses your location to display nearby registered offenders in a clear, intuitive radar view. With over 850,000 public records from official state and federal databases, you get at-a-glance awareness of individuals convicted of qualifying offenses in your area. Tap any marker to view summarized public record details, including offense type and key registry information. SafeRadius is designed for situational awareness and safety planning—helping parents, travelers, and concerned residents make informed choices about where they live, work, and spend time using data that is already public record. RESPONSIBLE USE: SafeRadius does not encourage harassment, doxxing, or discrimination. Locations may be generalized to protect privacy, and the app reminds users that listed individuals retain legal rights. Misuse of registry information may be prohibited by law in some jurisdictions. DATA NOTICE: Availability and completeness vary by state. Registry information may change over time. Always refer to your official state registry for the most current data. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: SafeRadius offers a free 24-hour trial with full access to all features. A subscription is required after the trial period. • Monthly: $4.99/month • Yearly: $19.99/year Subscription features include: Radar display of nearby offenders Map view with markers Detailed offender information cards Apple Watch companion app with widgets Regular database updates Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gridbase.net/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SafeRadius at Free against iFTx's $1.99. SafeRadius also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). iFTx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (70 vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
SafeRadius is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. SafeRadius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iFTx asks for nothing beyond the download.
SafeRadius holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iFTx's written reviews are positive against 80% of SafeRadius's.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, SafeRadius every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | SafeRadius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 411 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Jacob Knight |
Customer experience
iFTx
SafeRadius
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
SafeRadius
- United States$4.991 Month
- United States$19.991 Year







