Best Ham Radio Spoter Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free ham radio spoter apps? 19 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1HamSphere 5.0HamSphere 5.0Free3.5★ (8)NoYesOct 2026
2SwR - Global RadioSwR - Global RadioFree4.8★ (8)NoYesNov 2026
3Ham Radio ToolboxHam Radio ToolboxFree4.7★ (202)YesNoNov 2026
4Ham Radio PrepHam Radio PrepFree4.8★ (2.2K)NoYesNov 2026
5Ham Radio US Band PlanHam Radio US Band PlanFree4.7★ (6)YesYesOct 2026
6ECHOCAT - Ham Radio RemoteECHOCAT - Ham Radio Remote$9.995.0★ (24)NoYesNov 2026
7World Radio LeagueWorld Radio LeagueFree4.5★ (66)NoNoNov 2026
8POTAontheGO - POTA Ham RadioPOTAontheGO - POTA Ham RadioFree2.0★ (2)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Ham Radio Spoter

HamSphere 5.0#1

HamSphere 5.0 by HamSphere AB

Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
3.5(8 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.

SwR - Global Radio#2

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

Worldwide online SDR receivers
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8(8 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. Explore the HF bands and discover international broadcasting.

Ham Radio Toolbox#3

Ham Radio Toolbox by Nuno Facha

Tools for ham radio operators
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7(202 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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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 November 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 8 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top ham radio spoter apps we rank are free to download, including HamSphere 5.0 and SwR - Global Radio.
HamSphere 5.0 has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ ham radio spoter apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.