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Best Amateur Radio App

191+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Amateur Radio Toolkit is the household name in amateur radio app, but it's far from the only option. We track 191+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Amateur Radio App

Amateur Radio Toolkit#1

Amateur Radio Toolkit by Davey Hollenberg

Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.1😐(336 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive suite of calculators and tools for amateur radio enthusiasts. Design and optimize antennas, perform electrical calculations, and convert units with ease. It's an essential companion for radio projects and design.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive antenna and RF calculation reference
  • 🚀 Quick access to formulas without web searching
  • 🎯 Useful for both beginners and experienced operators
  • 📱 Convenient pocket-sized tool for field work

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes, especially during upgrade
  • 🎨 Poor UI/UX design with overlapping text and inaccessible controls
  • 🔴 Many calculator functions don't work or are non-functional
Ham Radio Prep#2

Ham Radio Prep by World Radio League Inc.

Ham Radio License Study App
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(2.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Prepare for your ham radio license exams with comprehensive study materials. Access video lessons, track your progress, and take practice tests designed to mirror the official FCC exams for all three license levels.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Very helpful
  • 🚀 Excellent prep
  • 👍 Clear and easy to understand
  • 👍 Comprehensive lessons

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires payment after initial lessons
  • 🐛 Sync issues between app and website
  • 🐛 Slow video loading
Ham Radio Toolbox#3

Ham Radio Toolbox by Nuno Facha

Tools for ham radio operators
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8(52 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides essential tools for amateur radio enthusiasts, including real-time propagation data, a DX cluster viewer, and a dipole calculator. It offers a streamlined interface for checking band conditions and planning communication strategies.

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Ham2K Portable Logger
Ham2K Portable Logger
Ham2K Portable Logger
Amateur Radio Logging
Free

Log your amateur radio contacts (QSOs) efficiently while on the go. Supports popular operating events like POTA, SOTA, and Field Day, offering features like QRZ lookups, QSO maps, and offline data. Quickly find nearby parks and receive duplicate warnings.

Log QSOs on the goSupport for POTA, SOTA, Field DayQRZ.com name lookups
📊 Productivity
(47)
free with in-app purchases
5
Callsign Search
Callsign Search
Callsign Search
QRZ Ham Radio Callsign Lookup
Free

Access the extensive QRZ.COM database of amateur radio call signs on your mobile device. Instantly find information for over 1.2 million call signs globally, including license details and profile photos. Features include an interactive map, email functionality, and a call sign history.

Search QRZ.COM databaseView license holder informationInteractive map with beam heading
🔍 Reference
(35)
free
6
World Radio League
World Radio League
World Radio League
by World Radio League Inc.
Free

Log amateur radio contacts on the go without a computer. Supports Parks on the Air activations and general logging. Syncs seamlessly with the website for easy contact management and viewing your profile stats and awards.

Mobile amateur radio loggingParks on the Air activationsContact sync with website
📊 Productivity
(56)
free
7
EchoLink
EchoLink
EchoLink
by Synergenics, LLC
Free

Connect to the EchoLink network using your iOS device. This application allows validated Amateur Radio operators to access the system from virtually anywhere. Registration with a valid Amateur Radio callsign is required.

Connect to EchoLink networkUse on iPhone, iPad, iPod touchValidated user access
🌟 Lifestyle
(17)
free
8
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner
Free

Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

Global interactive map and searchSupport for multiple SDR architecturesScanner mode and OpenMHz archives
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free
9
RepeaterBook
RepeaterBook
RepeaterBook
by Nicolas Associates Ltd
Free

Access a comprehensive, offline directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide. Search by various criteria, view detailed information including distance and bearing, and easily submit updates. Optimized for both phones and tablets.

Offline repeater directoryWorldwide coverageComprehensive search options
🔍 Reference
(236)
free
10
ARRL magazines
ARRL magazines
ARRL magazines
by ARRL, American Radio Relay League, Inc.
Free

Access the monthly ARRL membership journal, QST, on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. This publication offers news, construction projects, and tutorials for Amateur Radio enthusiasts. The digital version includes exclusive content not found in print.

Monthly QST digital deliveryNews and updatesConstruction projects
📚 Education
(258)
free
11
Morse Mania: Learn Morse Code
Morse Mania: Learn Morse Code
Morse Mania: Learn Morse Code
Learn & train Morse with fun!
Free

Master Morse code with this comprehensive app. It offers structured lessons for both sending and receiving, covering letters, numbers, symbols, and advanced codes. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds, output modes, and practice tools.

135 levels for receiving Morse code135 levels for sending Morse codeMultiple output modes (audio, light, vibration)
📚 Education
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Ham Satting
Ham Satting
Ham Satting
Amateur Radio Sat Tracker
Free
🔧 Utilities
(3)
13
Amateur Radio Toolkit 2025
Amateur Radio Toolkit 2025
Amateur Radio Toolkit 2025
Amateur Radio Tools
Free

This app provides ham radio enthusiasts with a comprehensive suite of calculators and tools for designing and building radios and antennas. It includes features for code references, coordinate conversions, unit conversions, and various antenna and technical calculations.

Q Code, 92 Code, and RST Code referencesCoordinate and Grid Square calculatorsAntenna length calculators (Dipole, Vertical, Quad, etc.)
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free with in-app purchases
14
WSPR watch
WSPR watch
WSPR watch
Shows WSPRnet & PSKreporter
Free

This utility app provides ham radio operators with real-time WSPRnet and PSKreporter data. It displays who can hear you and offers detailed information for each spot. Users can also export data for further analysis.

WSPRnet and PSKreporter data displayReal-time reception informationDetailed spot information
🔧 Utilities
(71)
free
15
On-Air Net Scraper
On-Air Net Scraper
On-Air Net Scraper
Amateur Radio On-Air Nets Tool
Free

This tool assists amateur radio operators with managing on-air nets and check-ins. It offers real-time messaging, email integration, and detailed operator information retrieval. The app supports multiple simultaneous sessions and configurable displays for efficient communication and tracking.

Real-time net check-in trackingInstant messaging (AIM) sessionsIntegrated email client
🔧 Utilities
(13)
free
16
HamAlert
HamAlert
HamAlert
by Manuel Kasper
Free

Receive instant push notifications for desired amateur radio contacts. Filter alerts by various criteria like callsign, band, mode, and location. Stay updated on DX spots from multiple sources.

Push notifications for desired stationsFilter spots by DXCC, callsign, and locationSupport for Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, DX cluster, PSK Reporter
🔧 Utilities
(29)
free
17
The Masters Tournament
The Masters Tournament
The Masters Tournament
Exclusive live coverage
Free

Experience the Masters Tournament with exclusive live coverage, real-time scoring, and interactive features. Follow your favorite players, watch every shot, and engage with fantasy competitions. Get closer to the action than ever before.

Live broadcast simulcastLive streams of feature contentPersonalized featured group channel
⚽ Sports
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
18
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
Listen to Police & Fire radio
Free

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

Live police and fire radio streams30-day transmission archiveOver 225 US radio systems
📡 News
(110)
free
19
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver
Free

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

Virtual HF bands (10-160m)6m, 2m, and 70cm bandsUSB, LSB, and CW modes
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
free with in-app purchases
20
HamStudy.org
HamStudy.org
HamStudy.org
Ham Radio Exam Prep
$3.99

This app offers an intelligent study mode that tracks your progress and focuses on areas where you struggle. It allows you to tailor your study to specific chapters and topics from license manuals, with explanations for difficult questions. Practice exams are also available.

Intelligent study algorithmsVetted user-submitted explanationsInfinite practice exams
📚 Education
(4)
free