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Best Ham Radio Repeater Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the ham radio repeater category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Ham Radio Repeater Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RepeaterBookRepeaterBookFree4.2★ (239)NoYesAug 2026
2HamRadarHamRadarFree4.0★ (5)NoYesMay 2026
3Ham Radio ToolboxHam Radio ToolboxFree4.8★ (52)YesNoAug 2026
4ECHOCAT - Ham Radio RemoteECHOCAT - Ham Radio Remote$9.995.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
5myGMRSmyGMRSFree3.5★ (13)YesNoJul 2026
6Callsign SearchCallsign SearchFree4.2★ (35)NoNoJul 2026
7SolarPunk Ham RadioSolarPunk Ham RadioFree5.0★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
8Balkan HAM RepeatersBalkan HAM RepeatersFree4.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Ham Radio Repeater

RepeaterBook#1

RepeaterBook by Nicolas Associates Ltd

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.2😊(239 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

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient repeater search functionality
  • 📱 Works offline with downloaded database
  • 🗺️ Location-based repeater discovery
  • 👍 Free application with no cost

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Location detection issues and inaccuracies
  • ❌ Missing repeaters in database
  • 📱 iOS version has more issues than Android
HamRadar#2

HamRadar by Jacob Knight

Ham Radio Repeater Finder
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly find and connect to amateur radio repeaters with a comprehensive database and an aircraft-style radar interface. View detailed information for over 62,000 active repeaters across all U.S. states, with offline access and Apple Watch complications.

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.

More Ham Radio Repeater apps to explore

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ECHOCAT - Ham Radio Remote
ECHOCAT - Ham Radio Remote
ECHOCAT - Ham Radio Remote
Remote ham rig control
$9.99

Control your amateur radio rig remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to your shack computer from anywhere to operate various modes, track POTA/SOTA activations, and log contacts. Offers optional cloud subscription for enhanced features and syncing.

Remote rig control from anywhereSupport for SSB, CW, FT8, SSTV modesPOTA, SOTA, DX Cluster tracking
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid
5
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
🔍 Reference
(13)
ad-supported
6
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
7
SolarPunk Ham Radio
SolarPunk Ham Radio
SolarPunk Ham Radio
Your Ham Radio Companion
Free

A mobile companion for ham radio operators, offering tools for logging QSOs, tracking POTA/COTA/SOTA activations, and managing DMR and APRS data. It also includes satellite tracking, repeater lists, band condition updates, and limited FT8/CQ decode/transmit capabilities.

QSO loggingPOTA/COTA/SOTA trackingDMR and APRS support
🌟 Lifestyle
(6)
free
8
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
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
9
RepeaterPhone
RepeaterPhone
RepeaterPhone
Connect to ham radio repeaters
$7.99

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

Push-to-talk interfaceEchoLink/AllStarLink node connectionNode directory search
🔧 Utilities
(85)
free
10
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Frequency Guide and Handbook
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
11
RepeaterSTART Premium
RepeaterSTART Premium
RepeaterSTART Premium
Easy ham radio-repeater setup
$9.99
$14.99 | 33% OFF

This tool helps amateur radio operators find and program local repeaters. It displays repeaters on a map and in a sortable list, with offline functionality. The premium version adds advanced search and radio programming guides.

Ham radio and GMRS repeater mapOffline map and list viewSearch by country, peak, or IARU Locator
🔍 Reference
(2)
paid
12
POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio
POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio
POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio
Parks on the Air Tool & Logger
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
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
14
AM_SW Radio
AM_SW Radio
AM_SW Radio
AM-SW-Ham from worldwide rcvrs
Free

Access and stream live radio broadcasts from hundreds of volunteer-run receivers worldwide. Experience shortwave radio reception from 100kHz to 30MHz using AM or SSB modes, as if you were physically at the receiver's location.

Global receiver accessLive audio streamingAM and SSB modes
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
15
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
16
Ham Radio Tools.
Ham Radio Tools.
Ham Radio Tools.
Amateur Radio Utilities
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Ionaut — Ham Radio
Ionaut — Ham Radio
Ionaut — Ham Radio
HF propagation & DX tools
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
QRV - Ham Radio Multitool
QRV - Ham Radio Multitool
QRV - Ham Radio Multitool
Spots, Band Plans & Widgets
Free

This app consolidates essential ham radio tools for efficient operation and DX success. It provides real-time band conditions, call sign lookups, DXpedition tracking, and built-in calculators. Premium features offer live spots and customized notifications.

Real-time band conditionsCall sign lookup (QRZ/HamQTH)DXpedition calendar and alerts
🔧 Utilities
(66)
freemium
19
Amateur Radio Canada
Amateur Radio Canada
Amateur Radio Canada
by Jett Mu
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
20
KeyUp Radio
KeyUp Radio
KeyUp Radio
AllStarLink node control
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Ham Radio Repeater

What are the best ham radio repeater apps for iPhone?
RepeaterBook tops our ham radio repeater apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 239 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top ham radio repeater apps we rank are free to download, including RepeaterBook and HamRadar.
RepeaterBook has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ ham radio repeater apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RepeaterBook is a comprehensive, offline directory for amateur radio repeaters worldwide. It allows users to easily find repeaters, view detailed information about them, and even submit updates to the database. The app is designed to be fast, flexible, and reliable for amateur radio operators.
Key features include an offline global repeater directory, comprehensive search and filtering options by town, call sign, frequency, and more. It displays distance, heading, and full repeater details, supports portrait and landscape views on phones and tablets, and allows users to submit updates directly.