Best Hamalert Apps

27+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Whether you're new to hamalert or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 27+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Hamalert Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1HamAlertHamAlertFree4.2★ (29)NoNoJul 2026
2WSPR watchWSPR watchFree4.8★ (73)NoNoSep 2026
3RepeaterBookRepeaterBookFree4.2★ (240)NoYesAug 2026
4Callsign SearchCallsign SearchFree4.2★ (35)NoNoJul 2026
5EchoLinkEchoLinkFree3.5★ (17)NoNoAug 2026
6On-Air Net ScraperOn-Air Net ScraperFree4.4★ (13)NoNoAug 2026
7SOTAMĀT SOTA / POTA SpottingSOTAMĀT SOTA / POTA SpottingFree4.7★ (15)NoNoAug 2026
8ISS DetectorISS DetectorFree4.6★ (569)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Hamalert

HamAlert#1

HamAlert by Manuel Kasper

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.2(29 ratings)
Free
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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.

WSPR watch#2

WSPR watch by Access Informatics

Shows WSPRnet & PSKreporter
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(73 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Fast data access
  • 🗺️ Superb globe/map visualization
  • 📱 Runs well on Mac, iPad, and iPhone
  • 💡 Developer is responsive and active
  • 🌟 Best WSPR app available
  • 🔒 User data privacy respected
  • ✅ Reliable and functional
  • 📈 Clear data presentation
  • 💯 Excellent for monitoring WSPR beacons
  • 💡 Useful for antenna and propagation testing
  • 💰 Worth the cost
  • ✨ Slick and intuitive design
  • 👍 Great for learning WSPR
  • 🚀 Quick and easy band checking
  • ✅ Works well on various devices
  • 💡 Supports older iOS versions
  • 💯 Top quality app
  • ✨ Beautiful map and information display
  • 💡 Can transmit WSPR tones
  • 👍 Great utility for amateur radio
  • 💡 Export data to spreadsheet
  • 🚀 Fast performance
  • 💡 Remembers user callsign
  • 💡 Tracks hotspots
  • 💡 Filters signal strength
  • 💡 Allows comparison of callsigns
  • 💡 Partial callsign search
  • 💡 Miles/kilometers per watt calculation
  • 💡 Satellite map view
  • 💡 Color legend for pins/lines
  • 💡 Duplicate spot removal
  • 💡 Supports 70cm and 23cm bands
  • 💡 Graphs provide useful insights

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Spot info jumbled in portrait mode
  • 🐛 Crashes sometimes
  • 🐛 WSPRnet API not working for some users
  • 🐛 PSK reporter not working for some users
  • 🐛 RBN not working for some users
  • 🐛 Hourly look back obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
  • 🐛 Color legend issues
  • 🐛 Duplicates in spot list
  • 🐛 Missing 30M/10MHz results for some users
  • 🐛 Unclear colored bars/lines
  • 🐛 Doesn't load all spots for a band
  • 🐛 Graphs rudimentary with unclear axes
RepeaterBook#3

RepeaterBook by Nicolas Associates Ltd

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.2😊(240 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
  • 🔄 Regular database updates maintained
  • 📊 Comprehensive repeater information available
  • 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 💬 Developer responds to user feedback
  • 🌍 Works across multiple countries
  • ⚙️ Customizable filtering options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Location detection issues and inaccuracies
  • ❌ Missing repeaters in database
  • 📱 iOS version has more issues than Android
  • 🔍 Inconsistent data between app and website
  • ❓ Confusing interface for new users
  • 🗺️ No map display feature
  • 📝 Incomplete repeater information
  • 🔐 Bluetooth permission requests unexplained
  • ⚠️ Outdated information not corrected
  • 🚫 GMRS filtering not working properly

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FAQ about Hamalert

What are the best hamalert apps for iPhone?
HamAlert tops our hamalert apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 29 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hamalert apps we rank are free to download, including HamAlert and WSPR watch.
HamAlert has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 27+ hamalert apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
HamAlert is a system that provides amateur radio operators with notifications when specific stations appear on networks like the Reverse Beacon Network or DX cluster. The companion app delivers these notifications directly to your device.
HamAlert allows extensive filtering of radio spots. You can filter by DXCC, callsign, island or summit references, CQ zone, continent, band, mode, time, days of the week, source, and even the spotter's callsign and DXCC.