Comparison

TCI Remote by ON7OFF vs Smart DGR

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

Head to head
About

TCI Remote by ON7OFF

Control your amateur radio station remotely from your iOS device. View spectrum data, tune frequencies, change modes, and transmit audio with low latency. Features include a real-time panadapter, push-to-talk, and a built-in intercom.

Highlights
  • Real-time Panadapter & Waterfall
  • Push-to-Talk (PTT)
  • Two-way Audio Streaming
  • Full Radio Control (VFO, modes, filters)
  • Built-in Intercom
  • Zero-Config Networking
Features
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TCI Remote by ON7OFF – The Ultimate SDR Remote Control Take your amateur radio station with you wherever you go! TCI Remote is a powerful, low-latency remote control application designed specifically for Thetis SDR software or other TCI protocol compatible software (for radio's like the Hermes Lite 2, ANAN, and others). It allows licensed amateur radio operators to view, tune, and transmit on their home SDR setup directly from an IOS device over 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES • Real-time Panadapter & Waterfall: View crisp, high-resolution live RF spectrum data right on your screen. • Push-to-Talk (PTT): Transmit crystal-clear voice audio using your phone's built-in microphone or a connected headset. • Two-way Audio Streaming: Listen to the live receiver audio with incredibly low latency. • Full Radio Control: Adjust VFO frequency, change modes (LSB, USB, CW, AM), adjust filters, and monitor the live S-Meter. • Built-in Intercom: Talk privately with other users connected to your remote station without transmitting over the air. • Zero-Config Networking: Paired with our free "TCI Remote Compactor" Windows backend, you don't need to forward ports or mess with complex router settings. It sets up a highly secure, compressed WebSocket tunnel automatically. REQUIREMENTS To use this app, you must have your own SDR hardware running Thetis on a Windows PC. You also need to run our free "TCI Remote Compactor" tool on that PC to compress the raw TCI data and route the audio. Visit our website for the free backend software and setup guide! Designed by a ham, for hams. 73 de Kurt, ON7OFF

About

Smart DGR

Features
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The reference for dangerous-goods pros: search UN entries, hazard classes, packing instructions, and ERG & ADR emergency cards. No account, fully offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.aviodevsolutions.com/smartdgr/privacypolicy

Screenshots

TCI Remote by ON7OFF3 screens
Smart DGR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCI Remote by ON7OFF at none against Smart DGR's 2. TCI Remote by ON7OFF also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Smart DGR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. TCI Remote by ON7OFF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCI Remote by ON7OFF ships an update every 5 days, Smart DGR every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TCI Remote by ON7OFF versus Smart DGR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCI Remote by ON7OFFSmart DGR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurt VlaminckAvioDev Solutions LLC

In-app purchases

None

TCI Remote by ON7OFF

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart DGR

Subscriptions2
  • Smart DGR Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Smart DGR Pro Yearly$74.991 Year

Questions

Is TCI Remote by ON7OFF free?
TCI Remote by ON7OFF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart DGR free?
Smart DGR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TCI Remote by ON7OFF or Smart DGR have ads?
Neither TCI Remote by ON7OFF nor Smart DGR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCI Remote by ON7OFF or Smart DGR?
TCI Remote by ON7OFF ships an update every 5 days, and Smart DGR every 2 weeks. Most recently, TCI Remote by ON7OFF was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart DGR on October 31, 2026.

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