SWList vs EFHW Remote Switch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SWList
Discover and identify shortwave radio stations with access to curated EiBi and Aoki lists. Explore stations by frequency, band, or search criteria, and view detailed transmission information, including location on a map.
- Access EiBi and Aoki curated lists
- Discover stations by frequency or band
- Search by station name, country, or language
- Connect to radio receivers via Hamlib
- Filter for currently broadcasting stations
- View station transmission details
- Display transmitter location on map
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SWList gives you access to the popular EiBi and Aoki lists, helping you easily discover and identify shortwave radio stations. The EiBi list, curated by Eike Bierwirth, is a highly valued resource within the SWL community. The Aoki list, curated by Shigenori Aoki, is also widely used and recognized for its reliability. SWList offers four convenient ways to explore radio stations: - Enter a listening frequency to display stations transmitting nearby. - Select a specific radio band to view all stations within it. - Search by station name, country, or broadcast language. - Retrieve the frequency manually or automatically from your radio receiver, if connected via Hamlib. You can also filter results to show only stations that are currently broadcasting. For each station, detailed information is available, including transmission location, target area, and spoken language. If the transmitter’s location is available, you can display it on a geographic map and calculate the distance from your location. SWList also supports light and dark modes to suit your viewing preferences.
EFHW Remote Switch
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Control your remote switches (BR1) devices with this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EFHW Remote Switch at Free against SWList's $3.99. EFHW Remote Switch also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
EFHW Remote Switch is free to download; SWList costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SWList ships an update every 2 months, EFHW Remote Switch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SWList | EFHW Remote Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefano Rampazzo | Elia Chiarucci |
In-app purchases
SWList
No in-app purchases
EFHW Remote Switch
No in-app purchases
