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Best Shortwave Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good shortwave apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Shortwave Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ShortsWave: Watch Drama SeriesShortsWave: Watch Drama SeriesFree4.7★ (30K)YesYesAug 2026
2Shortwave - AI EmailShortwave - AI EmailFree4.8★ (710)NoNoAug 2026
3Radio Garden LiveRadio Garden LiveFree4.6★ (2.3K)YesYesAug 2026
4Shortwave Broadcast SchedulesShortwave Broadcast Schedules$3.994.5★ (238)NoNoAug 2026
5GoodShort - Short Dramas HubGoodShort - Short Dramas HubFree4.9★ (512K)NoYesAug 2026
6UVB-76: Shortwave BuzzerUVB-76: Shortwave BuzzerFree—NoNoJul 2026
7AM_SW RadioAM_SW RadioFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
8Shortwave GuideShortwave Guide$8.99 was $12.99—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Shortwave

ShortsWave: Watch Drama Series#1

ShortsWave: Watch Drama Series by HALOFUN PTE. LTD.

Shorts & Drama Series
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(30K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#63in Entertainment
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Discover a vast collection of short-form drama series with compelling storylines and exceptional performances. Enjoy a seamless streaming experience with content optimized for on-the-go entertainment. Explore diverse genres and find your next favorite story.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great stories and storylines
  • 🚀 Decent episode lengths
  • 💡 Variety of content
  • 🔒 Reasonable pricing for episodes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent reward system for watching ads
  • 💰 Expensive to watch full stories
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
Shortwave - AI Email#2

Shortwave - AI Email by Shortwave Communications, Inc.

AI-native email for business
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(710 ratings)
Free
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This AI-powered email client streamlines your inbox with intelligent organization, writing assistance, and team collaboration tools. It helps you manage emails, schedule meetings, and turn messages into actionable tasks, all while learning your unique style.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent email management
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Efficient email processing
  • 💡 Innovative AI features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent mobile app experience
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
Radio Garden Live#3

Radio Garden Live by Radio Garden B.V.

Listen to worldwide live radio
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6😐(2.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore and listen to thousands of live radio stations from around the world. Simply rotate a globe to discover stations broadcasting from different cities and towns. Enjoy a seamless international radio experience with continuous playback, even when your device is asleep.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent quality, wide variety of stations
  • 🌍 Ability to explore radio stations around the world
  • 💡 Unique and engaging interface
  • 🎧 High-quality audio playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sudden UI changes causing functionality issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and station selection
  • 🔒 Restricted access to non-UK stations for UK users

More Shortwave apps to explore

4
Shortwave Broadcast Schedules
Shortwave Broadcast Schedules
Shortwave Broadcast Schedules
by Black Cat Systems
$3.99

Access up-to-date schedules for international longwave, mediumwave, and shortwave broadcast stations. Easily search for stations by various criteria and log your listening experiences. Never miss your favorite broadcasts with reminders and a personal logbook.

Broadcast schedules for 11,000+ stationsSearch by name, frequency, time, language, area, countryView stations currently on air
🌟 Lifestyle
(238)
free
5
GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub
GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub
GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub
Discover Eclectic Drama Now!
Free

Access a vast library of original short dramas and movies adapted from novels. Enjoy diverse genres and themes with a personalized recommendation system and a smooth, user-friendly interface for viewing anytime, anywhere.

Original short dramas and moviesAdapted from novelsDiverse genres and themes
🎬 Entertainment
(512K)
free with in-app purchases
6
UVB-76: Shortwave Buzzer
UVB-76: Shortwave Buzzer
UVB-76: Shortwave Buzzer
Doomsday numbers station
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
7
AM_SW Radio
AM_SW Radio
AM_SW Radio
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
8
Shortwave Guide
Shortwave Guide
Shortwave Guide
by Vladyslav Haliuk
$8.99
$12.99 | 31% OFF

This application displays a real-time schedule of shortwave radio broadcasts worldwide, sourced from the EiBi database. Users can rescan for updates, view specific frequencies, and update the entire broadcast schedule database.

Worldwide shortwave broadcast scheduleReal-time station listingsFrequency viewing
🔧 Utilities
(0)
paid
9
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
KiwiSDR & Web-888 HF tuner
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
SWAtlas - Shortwave Explorer
SWAtlas - Shortwave Explorer
SWAtlas - Shortwave Explorer
Radio Recorder, STT & Decoders
$7.99

Explore worldwide shortwave radio broadcast information with fast searches and a clean interface. Access broadcast details, station information, and listening logs, even offline. Ideal for both beginners and experienced listeners.

Search broadcast frequencies and station namesView station, country, and broadcast detailsFilter by band, country, language, and more
🔧 Utilities
(0)
paid
11
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver
Free

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.

Virtual HF bands (10-160m)6m, 2m, and 70cm bandsUSB, LSB, and CW modes
🌐 Social Networking
(7)
free with in-app purchases
12
SWLog
SWLog
SWLog
Shortwave & Amateur Radio Log
Free

Log amateur radio QSOs and broadcast transmissions on your mobile device. Supports QRZ lookups and various broadcast schedule queries for station identification. Features GPS integration and local log browsing, with the ability to upload to a main logging program.

Log amateur radio QSOsLog broadcast transmissionsQRZ lookups
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free
13
Shortwave Messaging
Shortwave Messaging
Shortwave Messaging
by Cornfield Creative, LLC
Free

Connect with people nearby through public messages within a 70-foot radius. This social networking app utilizes location services and Bluetooth to facilitate local communication.

Public messaging70-foot communication radiusLocation-based
🌐 Social Networking
(1)
free
14
PhosphorSWL
PhosphorSWL
PhosphorSWL
Shortwave & Numbers Stations
$0.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
SWListener - radio scanner
SWListener - radio scanner
SWListener - radio scanner
Short wave frequency finder
$0.99

Discover shortwave radio broadcasts with this app. View current transmissions, detailed information like language and target, and explore station schedules. Find broadcasts by frequency or station name.

Find broadcast schedulesView current transmissionsGet transmission details
🔧 Utilities
(41)
free
16
SDR Radio
SDR Radio
SDR Radio
by Vladyslav Haliuk
$7.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)
HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)
HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)
HF/Shortwave Radio Propagation
$1.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Ham Listening
Ham Listening
Ham Listening
World Radio via KiwiSDR
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Tailue Radio
Tailue Radio
Tailue Radio
Listen Tailue Radio
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
RBN View
RBN View
RBN View
by Kazunori Watanabe
Free

Access and analyze historical Reverse Beacon Network data on your iPhone. View detailed spot information, sort by various criteria, and export data to CSV for spreadsheet analysis. This app focuses on archived data, not real-time streams.

View past Reverse Beacon Network dataDownload data by dateSort data by Beacon, hour, DX station, or band
🌟 Lifestyle
(3)
free

FAQ about Shortwave

What are the best shortwave apps for iPhone?
ShortsWave: Watch Drama Series tops our shortwave apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 30K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 13 of the top shortwave apps we rank are free to download, including ShortsWave: Watch Drama Series and Shortwave - AI Email.
ShortsWave: Watch Drama Series shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ shortwave apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
ShortsWave offers a vast collection of short-form drama series across various genres. The content is meticulously crafted with compelling storylines and features exceptionally talented actors to enhance the viewing experience.
ShortsWave offers weekly and yearly subscription services. The weekly subscription costs $19.99 and unlocks all paid episodes for a week, while the yearly subscription is $199.99 and provides access for one year. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

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