Comparison

DigiDecoder vs CoronaSDR

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

Head to head
About

DigiDecoder

This application decodes and encodes various ham radio digital modes in real-time. It automatically recognizes signals, displays them with an animated waterfall, and supports sending SSTV images, CW, FT8, and Packet messages.

Highlights
  • Real-time digital mode decoding
  • Automatic signal recognition
  • Animated waterfall display
  • SSTV image encoding
  • CW, FT8, and Packet message encoding
  • Bluetooth and network TNC support
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DigiDecoder is a universal ham radio digital modes decoder and encoder. Use the built-in microphone or connect an audio cable directly for better input quality. One app for all the signals! The correct digital mode is automatically recognized and decoded in real time with an animated waterfall display. Quickly encode and send beautiful SSTV images, plus CW, FT8, and Packet messages. Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet are supported as well. Try DigiDecoder free for 7 days. After the trial, continue with an affordable monthly subscription, or unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase (a few months' worth). Nothing is charged during the trial and you can cancel anytime. Currently supported modes (more to come): SSTV: Robot 8 BW - 160×120 Robot 12 BW - 160×120 Robot 24 Color - 160×120 YCrCb Robot 24 BW - 320×240 Robot 36 - 320×240 YCrCb Robot 72 - 320×240 YCrCb Scottie S1 - 320×256 RGB Scottie S2 - 320×256 RGB Scottie DX - 320×256 RGB Martin M1 - 320×256 RGB Martin M2 - 320×256 RGB PD50 - 320×256 YCrCb PD90 - 320×256 YCrCb PD120 - 640×496 YCrCb PD180 - 640×496 YCrCb PD240 - 640×496 YCrCb PD160 - 512×400 YCrCb PD290 - 800×616 YCrCb Packet: AX.25 1200 - AFSK Bell 202, 1200/2200 Hz FX.25 1200 - AX.25 + Reed-Solomon FEC AX.25 300 - AFSK 1600/1800 Hz FX.25 300 - AX.25 300 + Reed-Solomon FEC IL2P 1200 AFSK - Bell 202 + RS FEC IL2P 300 AFSK - 1600/1800 Hz + RS FEC IL2P 300 BPSK - 1500 Hz DBPSK + RS FEC Weak Signal: FT8 - 8-tone GFSK, 15s periods FT4 - 4-tone GFSK, 7.5s periods JS8 - Keyboard-to-keyboard, FT8-based modulation Narrowband: RTTY - 45.45/50/75 Bd CW/Morse - 5-55 WPM Olivia - 8/250, 8/500, 16/500, 16/1000, 32/1000 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CoronaSDR

This application allows users to connect to and control RTL-SDR servers on their local network. It provides live spectrum and waterfall displays, various demodulation modes, and DSP controls for audio filtering and signal tuning. Users can save favorite stations and adjust RF settings.

Highlights
  • Live spectrum and waterfall display
  • Multiple demodulation modes (AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW)
  • DSP controls (squelch, AGC, filters)
  • Station favorites with import/export
  • RF controls (PPM, tuner options)
  • Diagnostics and performance pipeline
Features
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CoronaSDR is an iOS app for listening to rtl_tcp SDR servers over your local network. Key features: - Live spectrum and waterfall rendering - Demodulation modes: AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW - DSP controls: squelch, AGC, audio filters, de-emphasis - Station favorites with import/export - RF controls such as PPM and tuner options (hardware/server dependent) - Diagnostics and a performance-focused pipeline No account is required. Set your rtl_tcp host and port, connect, and tune. Built by Silviu YO6SAY for the radio community.

Screenshots

DigiDecoder4 screens
CoronaSDR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoronaSDR at 100% against DigiDecoder's 50%. CoronaSDR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). DigiDecoder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DigiDecoder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CoronaSDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CoronaSDR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DigiDecoder's written reviews are positive against 100% of CoronaSDR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigiDecoder ships an update every 3 days, CoronaSDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DigiDecoder versus CoronaSDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiDecoderCoronaSDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz SkierkowskiAlien Systems S.R.L.

Customer experience

DigiDecoder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

CoronaSDR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DigiDecoder

Subscriptions1
  • DigiDecoder Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • DigiDecoder TrialFree
  • DigiDecoder Lifetime$8.99
None

CoronaSDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DigiDecoder free?
DigiDecoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoronaSDR free?
CoronaSDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DigiDecoder or CoronaSDR?
CoronaSDR is rated higher. DigiDecoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CoronaSDR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do DigiDecoder or CoronaSDR have ads?
Neither DigiDecoder nor CoronaSDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigiDecoder or CoronaSDR?
DigiDecoder ships an update every 3 days, and CoronaSDR every 3 weeks. Most recently, DigiDecoder was updated on September 11, 2026 and CoronaSDR on September 5, 2026.

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