Best Ham Radio Spoter Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

Looking for free ham radio spoter apps? 20 of our 243+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Ham Radio Spoter Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	HamSphere 5.0	Free	3.9★ (7)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
2	Ham Radio US Band Plan	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
3	SwR - Global Radio	Free	4.5★ (4)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
4	Ham Radio Toolbox	Free	4.8★ (52)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
5	Ham Radio Prep	Free	4.8★ (2.2K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
6	World Radio League	Free	4.5★ (65)	No	No	Oct 2026
7	HamQRG: Ham Radio Repeaters	Free	4.7★ (33)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
8	Ham Callsigns	Free	4.4★ (14)	No	No	Jul 2026

Top Picks for Ham Radio Spoter

#1

HamSphere 5.0 by HamSphere AB

Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver

Editor's Choice

🌐 Social Networking

3.9(7 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

#2

Ham Radio US Band Plan by BioRust Studios

Frequency Guide and Handbook

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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#3

SwR - Global Radio by Kruen s.r.o.

Worldwide online SDR receivers

Worth Considering

4.5(4 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Access a global network of shortwave radio receivers from your phone. Tune into live broadcasts, amateur radio frequencies, and utility stations worldwide with real-time spectrum analysis and intuitive controls.

More Ham Radio Spoter apps to explore

Ham Radio Toolbox

Ham Radio Toolbox

Ham Radio Toolbox

Tools for ham radio operators

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.

Real-Time Propagation DataDX Cluster ViewerDipole Calculator

Ham Radio License Study App

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

free with in-app purchases

World Radio League

World Radio League

World Radio League

by World Radio League Inc.

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

HamQRG: Ham Radio Repeaters

HamQRG: Ham Radio Repeaters

HamQRG: Ham Radio Repeaters

Amateur frequencies and map

Discover and locate over 24,000 ham radio repeaters with detailed technical data. Features an interactive map, real-time POTA spots, and the ability to save favorite repeaters. Supports licensed operators and listeners.

Interactive repeater mapDetailed technical data (frequency, tones, modes)Live POTA spots

QRZ Callsign lookup

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

POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio

POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio

POTAontheGO - POTA Ham Radio

Parks on the Air Tool & Logger

Ham2K Portable Logger

Ham2K Portable Logger

Ham2K Portable Logger

Amateur Radio Logging

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

free with in-app purchases

This app combines amateur radio programming with real-time propagation data. Listen to news, podcasts, and educational content from the ham radio community. Access a dashboard with solar flux, sunspot numbers, and HF/VHF band conditions.

Stream Ham Shack Radio liveView currently playing programCheck solar and geomagnetic conditions

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

by Manuel Kasper

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

SolarPunk Ham Radio

SolarPunk Ham Radio

SolarPunk Ham Radio

Your Ham Radio Companion

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

DX Cluster Amateur radio

This app provides a live feed of amateur radio spots from the DX Cluster network. It allows users to view current spots across all bands and modes, perform QRZ lookups, and submit their own spots to the network.

Live DX Cluster feedAmateur radio spotsAll bands and modes

free with in-app purchases

Ionaut — Ham Radio

Ionaut — Ham Radio

Ionaut — Ham Radio

HF propagation & DX tools

This app provides radio amateurs with a comprehensive suite of tools for propagation forecasting, space weather monitoring, DX spotting, and operating assistance. It includes learning resources for newcomers and various utility calculators. The app is free, ad-free, and requires no account.

Real-time VOACAP propagation forecastsLive space weather dataDX cluster and live spots

by Nicolas Associates Ltd

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

Ham Radio Logbook: LogMaster

Ham Radio Logbook: LogMaster

Ham Radio Logbook: LogMaster

QSO Logger, ADIF & CSV Export

This app provides ham radio operators with a simple way to log new contacts. Record essential details like callsign, reports, frequency, and mode with easy editing and deletion.

Effortless contact loggingRecord callsign, RST, frequency, modeEasy editing and deletion

Hamtrax - Radio Logging - POTA

Hamtrax - Radio Logging - POTA

Hamtrax - Radio Logging - POTA

Your radio wants to go outside

This app helps ham radio enthusiasts log and showcase their activations and contacts. It provides tools for hunting POTA spots, activating parks with notes and photos, and automatically organizing your radio logs. Build a comprehensive profile of your ham radio journey.

Live POTA spot tracking on interactive globeOne-tap contact logging with auto-fillAttach photos and notes to activations

NetLogger Companion

NetLogger Companion

NetLogger Companion

For Amateur Radio Operators

This application provides amateur radio operators with real-time situational awareness by displaying active nets and check-ins. It's a user-friendly tool for mobile and portable users needing quick access to operational information without a laptop.

View currently operating netsCheck real-time check-insMobile and portable friendly

📊 Productivity

FAQ about Ham Radio Spoter

What are the best ham radio spoter apps for iPhone?

HamSphere 5.0 tops our ham radio spoter apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free ham radio spoter apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top ham radio spoter apps we rank are free to download, including HamSphere 5.0 and Ham Radio US Band Plan.

Does HamSphere 5.0 have ads or in-app purchases?

HamSphere 5.0 has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many ham radio spoter apps are on the App Store?

We track 243+ ham radio spoter apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.