Top Smartphone Apps for Ham Radio Repeater Directories (iOS & Android)
Whether you're hitting the road or just want to explore local options, these smartphone apps are essential for any ham radio operator. They help you quickly locate repeaters, access key information, and stay connected on the go!
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| # | Title | Platform | Price | Offline Access | User Rating | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RepeaterBook | iOS, Android | Free (Premium Plus subscription for advanced features) | Full | ||
| 2 | RFinder The Worldwide Repeater Directory | iOS, Android | Annual Subscription ($12.99/year) | No | ||
| 3 | EchoLink | iOS, Android, Windows | Free (requires callsign validation) | No (requires internet) | ||
| 4 | APRSdroid | Android | Free (optional paid version on Google Play) | Partial (can use offline maps) | ||
| 5 | APRS.fi | iOS | $6.99 | No (requires internet) | ||
| 6 | Ham Radar: DMR Repeater Search | Android | Free | No (features like live band conditions require internet) | ||
| 7 | The ARRL Repeater Directory App | iOS, Android | Free (requires activation code from print directory or annual subscription) | Full | ||
| 8 | WINSystemInfo | iOS | Free | Partial (GPS to locate, but connecting is online) | ||
| 9 | Amateur Repeater Directory | Web (with potential for companion app) | Free | No (web-based project) | ||
| 10 | HamRS | iOS, Android, Desktop | Free | Partial (logging is offline, QTH lookup online) |
PlatformiOS, Android
PriceFree (Premium Plus subscription for advanced features)
Offline AccessFull
User Rating
PlatformiOS, Android
PriceAnnual Subscription ($12.99/year)
Offline AccessNo
User Rating
PlatformiOS, Android, Windows
PriceFree (requires callsign validation)
Offline AccessNo (requires internet)
User Rating
PlatformAndroid
PriceFree (optional paid version on Google Play)
Offline AccessPartial (can use offline maps)
User Rating
PlatformAndroid
PriceFree
Offline AccessNo (features like live band conditions require internet)
User Rating
PlatformiOS, Android
PriceFree (requires activation code from print directory or annual subscription)
Offline AccessFull
User Rating
PlatformiOS
PriceFree
Offline AccessPartial (GPS to locate, but connecting is online)
User Rating
PlatformWeb (with potential for companion app)
PriceFree
Offline AccessNo (web-based project)
User Rating
10HamRS
PlatformiOS, Android, Desktop
PriceFree
Offline AccessPartial (logging is offline, QTH lookup online)
User Rating
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