Best Shortwave Guide Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated November 2026

Finding the right shortwave guide apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 248+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Shortwave Guide Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shortwave GuideShortwave Guide$8.99โ€”NoNoNov 2026
2SWListener: Shortwave GuideSWListener: Shortwave GuideFree was $0.991.4โ˜… (43)NoYesOct 2026
3Shortwave Broadcast SchedulesShortwave Broadcast Schedules$3.994.5โ˜… (241)NoNoOct 2026
4HF Planner - HAM Radio guideHF Planner - HAM Radio guideFreeโ€”YesYesSep 2026
5SwR - Global RadioSwR - Global RadioFree4.8โ˜… (8)NoYesNov 2026
6Shortwave SDR Radio: GlobalSDRShortwave SDR Radio: GlobalSDRFree5.0โ˜… (1)NoYesNov 2026
7SWAtlas - Shortwave ExplorerSWAtlas - Shortwave ExplorerFree was $7.99โ€”NoYesNov 2026
8UVB-76: Shortwave BuzzerUVB-76: Shortwave BuzzerFree5.0โ˜… (1)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Shortwave Guide

0.0(0 ratings)
$8.99
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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.

SWListener: Shortwave Guide#2

SWListener: Shortwave Guide by md

Frequencies, schedules & DX
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
1.4๐Ÿ˜ž(43 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Useful for looking up stations
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Handy for identifying stations
  • ๐Ÿ‘ App works great (after fixes)
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Accurate station identification
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Automatically shows stations on air

Room to Improve

  • โŒ App does nothing
  • โŒ Blank screens
  • โŒ Total fraud/scam
  • โŒ Zero functionality
  • โŒ Crashes constantly
  • โŒ Developers failed to update
  • โŒ No sound or reception
  • โŒ Nonfunctional
  • โŒ Waste of money
  • โŒ Does not work
  • โŒ Nothing loads
  • โŒ Money stolen
  • โŒ Real sad how Apple lets this in store
  • โŒ Garbage
  • โŒ Worthless
  • โŒ Complete crap
  • โŒ Is this a scam?
  • โŒ Waste
  • โŒ Rework needed
  • โŒ Defective App
  • โŒ Rip off
  • โŒ Fraud
  • โŒ No content
  • โŒ Stealing money
  • โŒ Useless as a paper wellington
  • โŒ Save your money
  • โŒ Improved version still blank
  • โŒ Nothing happens
  • โŒ Breaks down
  • โŒ Love the blank screens
  • โŒ No way to listen
  • โŒ No information inside
  • โŒ Absolute 'pants'
  • โŒ Not happy
  • โŒ Rubbish-junk
  • โŒ Sparse
  • โŒ Useless
  • โŒ Time never current
  • โŒ Crap
  • โŒ Crashes on specific frequency
  • โŒ Inaccurate information
  • โŒ Missing radio schedules
  • โŒ Retro design
  • โŒ Donation not a purchase
  • โŒ Seller should be banned
  • โŒ First app that doesn't work
  • โŒ Says receiving data but doesn't
  • โŒ Freezes on retrieving data
  • โŒ Completely useless
  • โŒ Hangs on retrieving data
  • โŒ Junk app
  • โŒ Crap app
  • โŒ Stall out when loading
  • โŒ Faulty app
  • โŒ Unusable
  • โŒ SW Rip-off
  • โŒ Rubbish
  • โŒ Worse than older version
  • โŒ Don't waste your money
  • โŒ Unzumutbare Ladezeiten
  • โŒ Abstรผrze
  • โŒ DOA
  • โŒ Listener?
  • โŒ 79p wasted
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(241 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

  • ๐Ÿ“š Comprehensive shortwave station database
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Regular automatic schedule updates
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Portable and convenient tool
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Accurate station identification
  • ๐Ÿ“ Useful logging feature
  • ๐Ÿ” Flexible search and filter options
  • โฐ 'On Now' feature for current broadcasts
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Affordable one-time purchase
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Well-maintained by developer
  • ๐Ÿ“– Helpful FAQ documentation

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes when writing notes in logs
  • ๐Ÿ”ค Text encoding issues with apostrophes/quotes
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Landscape-only orientation
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Outdated UI design
  • โš ๏ธ Inconsistent data accuracy
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Poor iOS compatibility
  • โฑ๏ธ 12-hour clock display error
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Non-intuitive navigation
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Limited sorting capabilities
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ High battery consumption reported

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FAQ about Shortwave Guide

Are there free shortwave guide apps for iPhone?
Yes โ€” 16 of the top shortwave guide apps we rank are free to download, including SWListener: Shortwave Guide and HF Planner - HAM Radio guide.
Shortwave Guide has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ shortwave guide apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.