iFTx vs PSKReporter Client
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.
PSKReporter Client
Visualize real-time digital radio reception reports on an interactive world map. Understand propagation patterns, band conditions, and compare your station's performance against others globally. Ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking to optimize their setups and identify new contacts.
- Real-time reception reports on a world map
- Digital mode activity visualization
- Band condition indicators
- Greyline and twilight propagation analysis
- DXCC tracking
- Station performance benchmarking
- Grid-based exploration
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Explore FT8, FT4, and other digital mode reception reports on an interactive world map. Instantly see where your signals are being heard and which stations you are receiving using real, publicly available reception data. Watch digital activity unfold globally with intuitive visual feedback: • Real time reception reports plotted geographically • Switch between I Heard Rx, Heard Me Tx, and Grid based views • Visualize propagation paths, distance, and bearing • Density visualization reveals propagation hotspots and patterns Designed to make complex propagation behavior immediately understandable. Band Conditions at a Glance Understand band activity instantly: • Traffic light indicators showing band status Active, Moderate, Quiet • Detailed per band activity metrics • Live band condition list with spots, transmitters, and receivers • Band activity graphs showing propagation trends over time Pro A fast and practical way to decide which band to operate. Greyline and Propagation Intelligence Go beyond simple day and night propagation with advanced twilight analysis: • Identify contacts occurring in daylight, night, or twilight • Detect paths crossing the greyline • Compare SNR and distance performance between propagation modes • Greyline Gain Index to evaluate twilight performance versus full daylight • Per band greyline statistics Understand not only where contacts occur, but why they occur. DXCC Tracking Pro Import your ADIF log and automatically detect unworked DXCC entities appearing in your current view. Even when your station is off the air, monitor activity in your grid and see if nearby operators are hearing or working countries you do not yet have. Identify real propagation opportunities and react faster when new DXCC becomes active. Benchmark Your Station Performance Pro Measure how your station performs compared to others in your grid. The Benchmarking view analyzes recent activity and compares it with nearby active stations: • Compare unique stations, distance, and SNR • View percentile ranking versus local peers • Understand whether your reach is above or below average • Distribution charts and leaderboard views • Works in both I Heard Rx and Heard Me Tx modes • Band and time window aware analysis Ideal for testing antennas, optimizing setups, and evaluating real world performance. Grid Based Exploration Go beyond individual callsigns with geographic insights: • Search and explore activity using Maidenhead grid squares • Grid View map showing stations active within your grid • Grid based statistics and charts • Compare propagation behavior across regions Ideal for studying regional propagation patterns and band openings. Advanced Statistics and Analytics PSKReporter delivers deep, band aware insights: • Statistics adapt to Callsign, Heard, and Grid views • Per band graphs and distributions • Signal to noise ratio SNR analysis • Distance and activity distributions • Band specific trends and comparisons Turn raw reception data into actionable propagation intelligence. Signal Aware Visualization Reception reports are color coded by signal to noise ratio SNR, reflecting real world digital mode performance including weak signals that still decode successfully. Powerful Filtering • Filter by band, time window, and SNR • Reduce noise in busy conditions • Tailor the view to your operating style PSKReporter Pro - Real Time and Advanced Features Upgrade to PSKReporter Pro to unlock: • Real time MQTT streaming with no polling delay • Benchmarking and station performance ranking • Band activity graphs and advanced analytics • Grid search and advanced grid analysis • Enhanced greyline statistics and visualizations • DXCC tracking with ADIF import and live new entity detection. Note PSKReporter is an independent client that visualizes publicly available reception data and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PSKReporter.info.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFTx at 72% against PSKReporter Client's 0%. iFTx also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PSKReporter Client's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On ads, 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
PSKReporter Client is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. PSKReporter Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iFTx asks for nothing beyond the download.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of PSKReporter Client's.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, PSKReporter Client every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | PSKReporter Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Vasco Barreiros |
Customer experience
iFTx
PSKReporter Client
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
PSKReporter Client
- PSK Reporter Pro$4.99








