Best Ham Radio Reference Apps

190+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free ham radio reference apps? 18 of our 190+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Ham Radio Reference

Ham Radio Reference#1

Ham Radio Reference by SnecaDev

Editor's Choice
πŸ” Reference
3.8(15 ratings)
$1.99
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Access essential amateur radio information on the go. Quickly find Q signals, grid squares, band plans, Morse code, and phonetic alphabets. Includes electronic formulas and calculators for common radio calculations.

RepeaterBook#2

RepeaterBook by Nicolas Associates Ltd

Strong Contender
πŸ” Reference
4.2😊(236 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fast and efficient repeater search functionality
  • πŸ“± Works offline with downloaded database
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Location-based repeater discovery
  • πŸ‘ Free application with no cost

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Location detection issues and inaccuracies
  • ❌ Missing repeaters in database
  • πŸ“± iOS version has more issues than Android
Ham Radio Toolbox#3

Ham Radio Toolbox by Nuno Facha

Tools for ham radio operators
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ 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.

More Ham Radio Reference apps to explore

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Ham Radio Prep
Ham Radio Prep
Ham Radio Prep
Ham Radio License Study App
Free

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.

Covers all 3 license levelsPremium video lessonsProgress tracking per lesson
πŸ“š Education
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Amateur Radio Toolkit
Amateur Radio Toolkit
Amateur Radio Toolkit
by Davey Hollenberg
Free

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.

Antenna design calculators (dipole, Yagi, quad, etc.)Electrical circuit calculators (Ohm's law, filters, inductors)Location and grid square tools
πŸ“š Education
(336)
free with in-app purchases
6
Ham Square
Ham Square
Ham Square
by Kram
Free

This app provides radio amateurs with a quick and easy way to determine their Maidenhead Locator, a grid system used globally for location communication. It's a free tool for ham radio operators.

Displays Maidenhead LocatorUses current locationConvenient for radio amateurs
πŸ”§ Utilities
(16)
free
7
Ham Satting
Ham Satting
Ham Satting
Amateur Radio Sat Tracker
Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
(3)
8
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
πŸ“š Education
(4)
free
9
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
+ Fire, EMS, Air, Train & Ham
Free

Access over 50,000 live audio feeds from police, fire, EMS, air traffic, and more. Stay informed about local and global events with real-time updates, recordings, and live chat features.

Live audio feedsRecord and share audioLive captions
πŸ“‘ News
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
πŸ” Reference
(35)
free
11
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
πŸ“Š Productivity
(56)
free
12
Ham Callsigns
Ham Callsigns
Ham Callsigns
QRZ Callsign lookup
Free

Instantly look up amateur radio callsigns to find contact details, including distance, bearing, and local time. This reference tool helps ham radio operators quickly access essential information for their communications.

QRZ callsign lookupContact distance and bearingLocal time of contacts
πŸ” Reference
(14)
free
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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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(71)
free
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myGMRS
myGMRS
myGMRS
GMRS Repeater Directory
Free

Discover two-way radio repeaters in your local area for General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). Coordinate your own repeaters, look up callsigns, and connect with other nearby users. A GMRS license from the FCC is required to access repeater information.

Find GMRS repeatersCoordinate repeatersLookup callsigns
πŸ” Reference
(13)
ad-supported
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K GYM ε₯身房
K GYM ε₯身房
K GYM ε₯身房
by CLOUDGEM LIMITED
Free
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(0)
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Balkan HAM Repeaters
Balkan HAM Repeaters
Balkan HAM Repeaters
by Nikola Mladenovic
Free

Discover and test amateur radio repeaters, echolink nodes, and APRS digipeaters across several Balkan countries. Access repeater data even without an internet connection, with a pull-to-refresh feature for when you're back online.

Browse amateur radio repeatersTest radio nodesView echolink nodes
πŸ”§ Utilities
(4)
free
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Q Codes
Q Codes
Q Codes
by Jonathan Gibbs
Free

This tool provides a quick and easy way to look up Q Codes, a standardized collection of codes used in radiotelegraph communication, particularly in amateur radio. Try it out to instantly find the Q Code you need!

πŸ”§ Utilities
(7)
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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
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Police Scanner Radio & Fire
Police Scanner Radio & Fire
Police Scanner Radio & Fire
Live Breaking News & Alerts
Free

Listen to live police, fire, and emergency radio broadcasts from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and stay informed about local events and major national incidents in real time.

Live police and fire scanner broadcastsBreaking news alertsLocal and national event updates
πŸ“‘ News
(523K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(13)
free