iFTx vs SmartMTR for FlexRadio
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.
SmartMTR for FlexRadio
Transform your iOS device into a precise S-meter and control panel for FlexRadio transceivers. Monitor signal levels, adjust DSP filters, and control radio functions with intuitive gestures. Includes a demo mode for exploration.
- Precision S-meter with arc-band indicator
- Dual-slice display for simultaneous monitoring
- TX meters for RF Power, SWR, and Compression
- Intuitive swipe gestures for radio control
- Comprehensive DSP filter adjustments
- Demo mode for exploration
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a precision S-meter and control panel for your FlexRadio 6000 or 8000 series transceiver. SmartMTR connects to your radio over the local network and displays real-time signal levels on a sweeping arc indicator with smooth ballistic animation. Monitor two slices at once, control your radio with intuitive swipe gestures, and fine-tune DSP filters — all from your iOS device. PRECISION S-METER - Arc-band indicator with realistic ballistics — fast attack, slow decay - Dual-slice display: Slice A and Slice B shown simultaneously - S1 to S9+60 dB scale with accurate dBm readout - Signal extremes tracking with adjustable time window - 30-second signal history chart TX METERS - RF Power gauge (120W or 600W scale) - SWR meter - Compression meter - Mic level meter RADIO CONTROL - Tune frequency with swipe gestures — MHz, kHz, and Hz - Switch modes: CW, LSB, USB, AM, FM, NFM - Select RX and TX antennas - Adjust RX filter width - Band stacking with per-slice memory DSP FILTERS - Squelch and volume control - AGC mode and threshold - Noise blankers: NB, WNB - Noise reduction: NR, NRL, NRS, NRF, RNN - Notch filters: ANF, ANFL, ANFT WORKS WITH - FlexRadio 6000 or 8000 series Requires a FlexRadio transceiver on the same local network. Try the built-in demo mode to explore the app without a radio. Terms of Use: https://smartmtr.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://smartmtr.net/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartMTR for FlexRadio at Free against iFTx's $1.99. SmartMTR for FlexRadio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). iFTx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). On ads 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
SmartMTR for FlexRadio is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. SmartMTR for FlexRadio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. iFTx asks for nothing beyond the download.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of iFTx's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmartMTR for FlexRadio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, SmartMTR for FlexRadio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | SmartMTR for FlexRadio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Dariusz Socha |
Customer experience
iFTx
SmartMTR for FlexRadio
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
SmartMTR for FlexRadio
- SmartMTR7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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