Comparison

CoronaSDR vs C.md

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

Head to head
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.

About

C.md

Features
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C.md is a Markdown reader for people who read on their phone. It does not edit. It does not sync. It does not build a second brain. It simply makes Markdown files comfortable to read on a small screen. OPEN ANY FILE Mail, Files, AirDrop, or any app that offers “Open with”. The document is stored safely in the local sandbox — nothing is uploaded anywhere. MADE FOR LONG READS ON SMALL SCREENS • Adjustable font size, line height, heading scale and margins • Day and night mode • Chinese and Western fonts selected independently for clean mixed-language text • Optional first-line indent for Chinese paragraphs • Justified or left-aligned, whatever suits the page MOVE THROUGH LONG FILES • Headings fold and unfold in place • Outline jumps to the section you are actually reading • Reading position is saved and restored automatically EXPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT • A4 PDF with your chosen title, headers and page numbers • Long images for chat apps, social posts, or anywhere Markdown is not welcome • Rich-text copy for email and notes PRIVACY All documents remain on your device. Exports are rendered locally. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking.

Screenshots

CoronaSDR3 screens
C.md4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoronaSDR at none against C.md's 1. C.md's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. C.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoronaSDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoronaSDR ships an update every 3 weeks, C.md every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CoronaSDR versus C.md: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoronaSDRC.md
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlien Systems S.R.L.建东 高

In-app purchases

None

CoronaSDR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

C.md

One-time1
  • C.md Pro$9.99

Questions

Is CoronaSDR free?
CoronaSDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C.md free?
C.md is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoronaSDR or C.md have ads?
Neither CoronaSDR nor C.md shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoronaSDR or C.md?
CoronaSDR ships an update every 3 weeks, and C.md every 4 days. Most recently, CoronaSDR was updated on October 6, 2026 and C.md on October 8, 2026.

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