Comparison

DigiDecoder vs Filester

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

Filester

Features
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Filester is the fastest way to send files directly between your devices — no cloud middleman, no upload wait, no expiring links. Pair two devices with a short 6-character code or a QR scan, then drag in any file. Transfers go peer-to-peer over WebRTC, end-to-end encrypted, with nothing stored on a server. WHY FILESTER • Direct device-to-device transfers — no cloud, no uploads • End-to-end encrypted with WebRTC DTLS-SRTP • Works across Wi-Fi, mobile data, or different networks • Send any file, any size — no expiring links • Pair by 6-character code or QR scan • Live transfer progress for big files • You can send the files to directly https://file.tc website via qr HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Filester on both devices 2. Enter the 6-character code shown on the receiver (or scan its QR) 3. Drag in files or pick from your library — they arrive directly PRIVACY FIRST Filester never uploads your files to the cloud. Transfers travel directly between your devices, end-to-end encrypted. The server only helps the two devices find each other — it never sees your files. Made for people who move files between phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops every day — students, designers, photographers, developers, and anyone tired of waiting on cloud uploads or hunting for cables. SUBSCRIPTION Filester Pro is offered as an auto-renewable subscription. Length, price, and renewal terms are shown on the in-app purchase screen before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://filester.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://filester.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

DigiDecoder4 screens
Filester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Filester at 15.0 against DigiDecoder's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Filester sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigiDecoder ships an update every 3 days, Filester every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DigiDecoder versus Filester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiDecoderFilester
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz SkierkowskiMuhammed Can Ozdemir

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DigiDecoder

Subscriptions1
  • DigiDecoder Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • DigiDecoder TrialFree
  • DigiDecoder Lifetime$8.99
1 purchases

Filester

Subscriptions1
  • Filester Pro Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is DigiDecoder free?
DigiDecoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filester free?
Filester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DigiDecoder or Filester have ads?
Neither DigiDecoder nor Filester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigiDecoder or Filester?
DigiDecoder ships an update every 3 days, and Filester every 2 days. Most recently, DigiDecoder was updated on September 30, 2026 and Filester on September 30, 2026.

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