Best Web Sdr Apps

207+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 207+ web sdr apps on iOS, 16 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Web Sdr

Echo: Global SDR Receiver#1

Echo: Global SDR Receiver by Mark Garrison Jr.

SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
5.0(18 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.

HamSphere 5.0#2

HamSphere 5.0 by HamSphere AB

Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

WebSDR#3

WebSDR by Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited

radio player audio unit plugin
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
2.4(27 ratings)
$5.99
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This Audio Unit plugin allows musicians to incorporate live radio broadcasts into their music. It accesses Software Defined Radio streams from servers worldwide, offering unique audio textures for performances and mixes.

More Web Sdr apps to explore

4
SmartSDR™ - FlexRadio Systems®
SmartSDR™ - FlexRadio Systems®
SmartSDR™ - FlexRadio Systems®
Official SDR Client
$79.99
$99.99 | 20% OFF

Control your FlexRadio SDR device from your iPad or iPhone. Access nearly all features of the desktop client, including digital modes, signal analysis, and remote operation via SmartLink. Requires compatible FlexRadio hardware.

FT8 and FT4 supportSSTV TX and RXAPRS TX and RX
🔧 Utilities
(129)
free
5
Spectral Bands: SDR Client
Spectral Bands: SDR Client
Spectral Bands: SDR Client
RTL-SDR & WebSDR Signal Client
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Rdio Scanner
Rdio Scanner
Rdio Scanner
by Groupe CHML Inc
Free

This is the native client for an open-source project that scans and identifies audio. It offers premium features through an annual subscription, which automatically renews unless canceled.

Native client applicationPremium featuresAnnual subscription
🔧 Utilities
(82)
subscription
7
Ham Radio Exam - Tech
Ham Radio Exam - Tech
Ham Radio Exam - Tech
by Roy Watson
Free

Prepare for your Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License exam. Review official question pools, take topic-specific quizzes, and simulate the actual exam. Track your progress and find local exam sessions.

Technician Class license exam preparationOfficial question pool reviewTopic-specific quizzes
🔧 Utilities
(233)
free
8
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Listen to worldwide live radio
Free

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.

Global radio station discoveryInteractive globe interfaceLive streaming audio
🎵 Music
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
CoronaSDR: RTL-SDR Client
CoronaSDR: RTL-SDR Client
CoronaSDR: RTL-SDR Client
Low-Latency rtl_tcp Receiver
Free

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.

Live spectrum and waterfall displayMultiple demodulation modes (AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW)DSP controls (squelch, AGC, filters)
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
10
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Remote control Barrett SDR
Free
📊 Productivity
(1)
11
Radio +ㅤ
Radio +ㅤ
Radio +ㅤ
Local stations tuner
Free

Access over 40,000 radio stations globally with a visually engaging 3D globe interface. Discover new music, identify songs, and enjoy seamless playback across multiple devices and with friends. Save your favorites and explore local and popular stations.

40,000+ global radio stations3D Globe station explorationSong detection (Shazam support)
🎵 Music
(23K)
subscription
12
MagicSDR
MagicSDR
MagicSDR
Software-defined radio
$12.99

Explore the radio frequency spectrum with interactive visualizations like panadapters and waterfalls. Demodulate and listen to various radio signals, and collect frequencies. This flexible application supports numerous SDR hardware protocols and offers access to hundreds of global servers for listening without special equipment.

Panadapter and waterfall visualizationAM, SSB, CW, NFM, WFM demodulationFrequency collection
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free
13
Web Messenger for Dual Chat
Web Messenger for Dual Chat
Web Messenger for Dual Chat
Use Dual Messenger, Any Device
Free

This advanced browser offers desktop view and user agent switching, enabling access to desktop-only websites and third-party web offerings on mobile. It also provides developer features like header and cookie management, and storage control.

Desktop view browsingUser agent switchingHeader and cookie management
🔧 Utilities
(3.2K)
freemium
14
On-Air Net Scraper
On-Air Net Scraper
On-Air Net Scraper
Amateur Radio On-Air Nets Tool
Free

This tool assists amateur radio operators with managing on-air nets and check-ins. It offers real-time messaging, email integration, and detailed operator information retrieval. The app supports multiple simultaneous sessions and configurable displays for efficient communication and tracking.

Real-time net check-in trackingInstant messaging (AIM) sessionsIntegrated email client
🔧 Utilities
(13)
free
15
Snowbunny Private Web Browser
Snowbunny Private Web Browser
Snowbunny Private Web Browser
Incognito Internet Browser
Free

Experience a faster, cleaner mobile browsing experience with full-screen and private modes. This app prioritizes speed and privacy by stripping away non-essential features, offering an uncluttered interface for maximum viewable area.

Super fast browsingFull screen modePrivate browsing
📊 Productivity
(6.6K)
free
16
iSDR
iSDR
iSDR
A Software Defined Radio App
$0.99

This app allows experimenters and amateur radio enthusiasts to build a portable software-defined radio receiver using their iOS device. It processes radio signals using the device's processor and offers various display and filtering modes. Additional hardware is required for live signal reception.

Six receive mode settings (USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, Binaural)Selectable bandwidth settings120 dB dynamic range signal strength meter
📚 Education
(11)
paid
17
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Search, Browse, Stay Incognito
Free

A fast and private web browser that protects you by default. It blocks trackers, offers private browsing, and provides tools to help you focus on content and manage your logins securely.

Enhanced Tracking ProtectionPrivate browsing modePage summaries
🔧 Utilities
(214K)
free
18
WSPR watch
WSPR watch
WSPR watch
Shows WSPRnet & PSKreporter
Free

This utility app provides ham radio operators with real-time WSPRnet and PSKreporter data. It displays who can hear you and offers detailed information for each spot. Users can also export data for further analysis.

WSPRnet and PSKreporter data displayReal-time reception informationDetailed spot information
🔧 Utilities
(71)
free
19
Web Recorder - Browser Capture
Web Recorder - Browser Capture
Web Recorder - Browser Capture
Web browsing video recorder
Free

Record and save gameplay directly from your web browser. Easily share your recorded videos with friends across various social media platforms. Features include bookmarks and favorites for quick access to preferred websites.

Record web browser gameplaySave and share videosSocial media sharing
🎬 Entertainment
(1.2K)
free
20
Browser with Coins – Fulldive
Browser with Coins – Fulldive
Browser with Coins – Fulldive
Surf web and earn
Free

Browse the internet, listen to podcasts, and engage with websites while earning points. These points can be redeemed to support charitable causes like feeding children, saving animals, and planting trees. It offers a secure and private browsing experience with additional features.

Earn points for browsingRedeem points for charityIntegrated podcast player
🌐 Social Networking
(333)
free with in-app purchases