Comparison

SmartMTR for FlexRadio vs Morse Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Morse Buddy

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Morse Buddy is a live CW decoder for operators, listeners, and Morse enthusiasts who want more visibility into what a signal is doing in real time. Point your device at live audio and Morse Buddy runs four tuned ggmorse variants in parallel on the same signal. Instead of trusting a single decoder setup, you compare stock and enhanced processing side by side and see which view locks on best. Morse Buddy combines: - two stock ggmorse decoder variants - two enhanced ggmorse decoder variants - short-frame and long-frame behavior for different signal conditions - side-by-side live comparison in one focused 2×2 layout The enhanced panels show live frequency and confidence readouts so you can tell when a decoder is really on the tone. Whether you are experimenting with off-air audio, checking signal quality, or exploring Morse decoding on Apple devices, Morse Buddy gives you a fast, landscape-first interface built around live results. The display stays awake while the app is active so you can monitor without the screen dimming.

Screenshots

SmartMTR for FlexRadio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Morse Buddy at none against SmartMTR for FlexRadio's 1. Morse Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). SmartMTR for FlexRadio's advantage is device support. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartMTR for FlexRadio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Morse Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartMTR for FlexRadio versus Morse Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartMTR for FlexRadioMorse Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS26.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDariusz SochaJouni Erola

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartMTR for FlexRadio

Subscriptions1
  • SmartMTR7 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

Morse Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartMTR for FlexRadio free?
SmartMTR for FlexRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Buddy free?
Morse Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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