# DigiDecoder vs Filester

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DigiDecoder | Filester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digidecoder-ham-radio/id6759073503/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukasz Skierkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280847319) | [Muhammed Can Ozdemir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868384348) |

## What reviewers say

### DigiDecoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digidecoder-ham-radio/id6759073503)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DigiDecoder Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DigiDecoder Trial | Free | one-time |
| DigiDecoder Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Filester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filester/id6770231663)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filester Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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