250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best sdr receiver apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (30) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 5.0★ (5) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 4 |  | $9.99 | 4.1★ (15) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 3.9★ (7) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 |  | $9.99 | 5.0★ (3) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | $79.99 was $99.99 | 4.3★ (132) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 |
Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.
This application allows users to connect to and control RTL-SDR servers on their local network. It provides live spectrum and waterfall displays, various demodulation modes, and DSP controls for audio filtering and signal tuning. Users can save favorite stations and adjust RF settings.
