249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
With an average user rating of 4.1★, the shortwave messaging category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 3.0★ (1) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 5.0★ (2) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (2.3K) | Yes | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 4 |  | $8.99 | — | No | No | Nov 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free was $0.99 | 1.4★ (43) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (8) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.8★ (25) | No | No | Nov 2026 | |
| 8 |  | $3.99 | 4.5★ (241) | No | No | Oct 2026 |
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.
Access over 1,300 real radio receivers worldwide to tune into shortwave broadcasts, aviation weather, and ham radio contacts. Explore live spectrum data, band conditions, and schedule information for broadcasts. Log your catches and enjoy background audio playback.
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.
