Best Shortwave Guide Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right shortwave guide apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Shortwave Guide Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shortwave GuideShortwave Guide$8.99—NoNoSep 2026
2Shortwave Broadcast SchedulesShortwave Broadcast Schedules$3.994.5★ (238)NoNoSep 2026
3Echo: Global SDR ReceiverEcho: Global SDR ReceiverFree5.0★ (32)NoYesSep 2026
4Radio FM: Music, News & SportsRadio FM: Music, News & SportsFree4.6★ (90K)YesYesSep 2026
5Radio Online - FM Radio WorldRadio Online - FM Radio WorldFree4.4★ (36)NoNoJul 2026
6Radio FM AMRadio FM AMFree2.3★ (3)YesYesMay 2026
7RadioLand 2.0: Radio Near MeRadioLand 2.0: Radio Near MeFree4.7★ (130)NoNoSep 2026
8HK Radio 香港收音機 - Chinese RadioHK Radio 香港收音機 - Chinese RadioFree4.7★ (4.9K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Shortwave Guide

4.5😊(238 ratings)
$3.99
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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.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive shortwave station database
  • 🔄 Regular automatic schedule updates
  • 📱 Portable and convenient tool
  • 🎯 Accurate station identification
  • 📝 Useful logging feature
  • 🔍 Flexible search and filter options
  • ⏰ 'On Now' feature for current broadcasts
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
  • 🛠️ Well-maintained by developer
  • 📖 Helpful FAQ documentation

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when writing notes in logs
  • 🔤 Text encoding issues with apostrophes/quotes
  • 📱 Landscape-only orientation
  • 🖥️ Outdated UI design
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent data accuracy
  • 🔧 Poor iOS compatibility
  • ⏱️ 12-hour clock display error
  • 🎮 Non-intuitive navigation
  • 📊 Limited sorting capabilities
  • 🔌 High battery consumption reported
Echo: Global SDR Receiver#3

Echo: Global SDR Receiver by Mark Garrison Jr.

SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(32 ratings)
Free
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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.

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FAQ about Shortwave Guide

Are there free shortwave guide apps for iPhone?
Yes — 15 of the top shortwave guide apps we rank are free to download, including Echo: Global SDR Receiver and Radio FM: Music, News & Sports.
Shortwave Guide has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ shortwave guide apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Shortwave Guide is a paid utility app that provides a schedule of shortwave radio broadcasts worldwide, using data from the EiBi database. It allows users to see currently broadcasting stations and their frequencies.
To update the schedule database in Shortwave Guide, navigate to the menu and select 'Update Database'. You can also click 'Rescan' in the menu to update the scanning time.