FT Control for YAESU vs Carrier Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FT Control for YAESU
Control Yaesu radios like the FTdx101, FTdx10, or FT-710 remotely via Wi-Fi or the internet. It offers a spectrum scope, waterfall display, and various operating modes without needing a PC.
- Remote radio control (Wi-Fi/Internet)
- Spectrum scope and waterfall
- Support for FTdx101, FTdx10, FT-710
- Multiple operating modes (FT8, JS8, CW, Speech)
- Logbook with ADIF import/export
- DX Cluster integration
- Personal online support
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Your Yaesu FTdx101 (D or MP), FTdx10 or FT-710 on your iPhone and iPad: at home over Wi-Fi or from anywhere over the internet. Made by a ham, for hams, with personal support included. FT-Control connects to your radio through Yaesu's SCU-LAN10 network interface, at home and over the internet. No PC and no extra software needed. WORKS WITH ■ FTdx101D and FTdx101MP ■ FTdx10 ■ FT-710 Each radio connected to a Yaesu SCU-LAN10, which is needed both for Wi-Fi at home and for remote access over the internet. A USB cable connection is not supported. OPERATE ■ Spectrum scope and waterfall with band plan, DX Cluster and FT8 spots; both receivers with their own waterfalls (FTdx101) ■ Main and Sub VFO, filters, IPO, attenuator, NB, DNR, DNF, notch, AGC and more ■ Compact floating panels: tuning, PTT, CW, memories, tune stack, macros, Command Bar, DTMF, RIT / ∆TX ■ Your iPhone or iPad as microphone and speaker; the radio keeps playing in the background ■ Ready for iPhone Duo, iPad split screen and Apple Vision Pro MODES ■ FT8-Improved with AutoAnswer and AutoCQ, plus the classic FT8 ■ JS8 keyboard chat ■ CW with decoder, keyer, ESM and CW keyboard: send CW remotely, by keyboard or with a paddle on a CTR2 or MIDI controller ■ Speech: incoming voice transcribed and translated, your typed text sent as speech ■ SSTV, HF-Fax, APRS and WSPR FT8-Improved, JS8, Speech and WSPR need iOS 26. TOOLS ■ Logbook with ADIF import and export, shared via iCloud with SmartSDR, SDR-Control, TS-Control and K4-Control, on iPhone, iPad and Mac ■ DX Cluster with alerts, POTA, PSK Reporter, Call Lookup, Band Plan, Network Stats, Memories ■ Controllers: MIDI, CTR2, HaliKey, Pryme, Flic ■ 4O3A Genius devices, Ultra Beam antennas, rotators and relay boards MADE BY A HAM Made by Marcus, DL8MRE, who has been developing apps for Apple devices since 2009 and uses this app every day in his own shack, where all supported radios are on the desk. Personal online support and a detailed manual are included. Updates with new modes and features are free: no subscription, no in-app purchases. WHAT YOU NEED ■ One of the radios above with a Yaesu SCU-LAN10, both on your network ■ An iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or later ■ For use over the internet: access to your home network from outside (see the manual) Manual: https://go-to.me/ft-control-ios-manual More apps: https://ham-radio-apps.com FT-Control is developed independently and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Yaesu.
Carrier Wave
This application is a modern QSO logger for amateur radio operators, designed for fast and reliable contact logging from any location. It offers seamless syncing with popular services, real-time monitoring, and advanced features like AI-powered transcription.
- Fast command-driven logging
- Sync contacts to QRZ, POTA, Ham2K
- Real-time POTA and RBN monitoring
- POTA activation management
- AI-powered CW transcription
- iCloud sync
- Detailed statistics
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Carrier Wave is a fast, modern QSO logger for amateur radio operators. Log contacts from the field or the shack, sync to your favorite services, and track your progress - all from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. KEY FEATURES - Fast command-driven logging with quick-entry shortcuts and keyboard accessory bar - Sync contacts to QRZ, Parks on the Air (POTA), and Ham2K LoFi - Real-time POTA and Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) spot monitoring with map view - POTA activation management with rove support, auto-spotting, and two-fer parks - CW recording and AI-powered transcription with karaoke-style playback - iCloud sync across all your devices - Automatic and manual database backups with iCloud Drive mirroring - ADIF import and export - Detailed statistics: bands, modes, DXCC entities, grids, states, parks - Social activity feed with friends list and on-air notifications - Apple Watch companion with live session updates and solar conditions - Landscape and iPad layouts with resizable sidebar panes - Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support Carrier Wave is built for operators who want a fast, reliable logger that stays out of their way. Whether you are activating a park, chasing DX, or working a contest, it is designed to keep up with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Carrier Wave at $4.99 against FT Control for YAESU's $89.99. Carrier Wave also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). FT Control for YAESU's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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
FT Control for YAESU costs $89.99 and Carrier Wave $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Carrier Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of FT Control for YAESU's written reviews are positive against 100% of Carrier Wave's.
FT Control for YAESU ships an update fortnightly, Carrier Wave weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FT Control for YAESU | Carrier Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Marcus Roskosch | James Vana |
Customer experience
FT Control for YAESU
Carrier Wave
In-app purchases
FT Control for YAESU
No in-app purchases
Carrier Wave
No in-app purchases
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