Best Marine Vhf Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.3 avg rating

17 free apps

Updated September 2026

Maritime VHF Radio Operator is the household name in marine vhf radio, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Marine Vhf Radio Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Maritime VHF Radio Operator	Free	1.0★ (2)	No	Yes	May 2026
2	Maritime Radio	Free	—	Yes	No	May 2026
3	MermAId VHF Radio	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
4	Uniden Marine Radio	Free	2.1★ (8)	No	No	Aug 2026
5	VHF at Sea: SRC Radio Operator	$4.99	3.7★ (3)	No	No	Aug 2026
6	Marine Weather Forecast Pro	Free	4.7★ (16K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Uniden Marine II	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
8	VHF DSC Radio	$2.99	—	No	No	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Marine Vhf Radio

Maritime VHF Radio Operator by Gokhan Mutlu

How to Make a VHF Radio Call

Editor's Choice

🔧 Utilities

1.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Practice making VHF radio calls for various maritime situations, including distress, urgency, and securite. Includes phonetic alphabet drills with sample boat names to improve communication skills at sea.

Maritime Radio by Greenwich Media C.I.C

Local Radio for Greenwich

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

MermAId VHF Radio by Mermaid AI, Inc.

AI Marine Radio Transcription

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

More Marine Vhf Radio apps to explore

Uniden Marine Radio

by Uniden Corporation

Free

Communicate offshore via text message using your phone and a compatible Uniden or West Marine VHF radio. This app enables private messaging when cellular or Wi-Fi is unavailable, leveraging your radio's DSC directory for contacts.

Send and receive private text messagesPair with Bluetooth-enabled VHF radiosUses radio DSC Individual directory for contacts

🔧 Utilities

(8)

free

VHF at Sea: SRC Radio Operator

VHF maritime radio

$4.99

Prepare for your VHF maritime radio operator's exam and practice essential communication skills. Learn theoretical knowledge, test your understanding, and master emergency and routine radio procedures. Customize settings for your specific vessel and practice composing messages.

Theoretical knowledge baseKnowledge testingEmergency and routine communication examples

📚 Education

(3)

paid

Marine Weather Forecast Pro

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast

Free

Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.

Real-time marine buoy data5-day NWS marine weather forecastHistorical wave trend reports

by Uniden Corporation

Essential quick reference

$2.99

This app provides a comprehensive guide to leisure craft VHF DSC radio systems, covering analogue and digital functions. It's an essential reference for seafarers preparing for the Short Range Certificate and understanding GMDSS, with practice quizzes included.

Analogue and digital radio functionsGMDSS, EPIRBs, SARTs, and Navtex explainedShort Range Certificate preparation

CRR: Marine Radio Exam

VHF, DSC & boat radio quiz

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

GMDSS. Radio communication CES

CES Test. GMDSS. Radio comm

Kuwait Amateur Radio Society

by SRT Marine Systems plc

Free

🔧 Utilities

(0)

Lee's Tools For Kenwood

Access essential New Zealand boating information, including tide times, boat ramp locations, VHF channels, and local rules. Stay informed about marine reserves and safety checklists for your next adventure on the water.

Tide times accessBoat ramp locationsVHF channel finder

This app provides tools for nautical course instructors to deliver engaging content to their students. It allows for custom branding and offers learning modules on radio, sounds, lights, and rules of passage, accessible anytime on mobile devices.

Custom school brandingRadio learning moduleSounds learning module

📚 Education

(0)

free with in-app purchases

QSY

Repeater handoff for the road

Free

🔧 Utilities

(0)

FAQ about Marine Vhf Radio

What are the best marine vhf radio apps for iPhone?

Maritime VHF Radio Operator tops our marine vhf radio apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free marine vhf radio apps for iPhone?

Yes — 17 of the top marine vhf radio apps we rank are free to download, including Maritime VHF Radio Operator and Maritime Radio.

Does Maritime VHF Radio Operator have ads or in-app purchases?

Maritime VHF Radio Operator has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many marine vhf radio apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ marine vhf radio apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What scenarios can I practice with Maritime VHF Radio Operator?

Maritime VHF Radio Operator allows you to practice making calls for distress, urgency, and securite situations. It also includes phonetic alphabet practice with sample boat names.

What devices is Maritime VHF Radio Operator available on?

Maritime VHF Radio Operator is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.