aprs.fi

aprs.fi

By GainIO

  • Category: Navigation
  • Release Date: 2015-12-03
  • Current Version: 2.5.3
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 22.05 MB
  • Developer: GainIO
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.5 or later.
Score: 4.63952
4.63952
From 921 Ratings
$6.99 On itunes

Description

This is the official iPhone and iPad application of aprs.fi, the favourite APRS navigation site of the amateur radio world. Please read this application description fully - some features require an additional in-app purchase. Navigate to addresses with clear step-by-step instructions. Obtain immediate, real-time access to current APRS position information, weather reports, telemetry graphs, and more. Zoom and browse around the world and see stations immediately – no waiting. • Route guidance / driving directions • Search callsigns and addresses, with quick search-as-you-type and search history features • Track multiple stations at the same time • Filter information shown on the map (weather stations, AIS, custom filters) • View weather, telemetry and statistic graphs • Beacon your position on aprs.fi • Attach to a transceiver with a wireless connection to a BLE TNC, receive and transmit position beacons without the Internet • Runs directly on top of the reliable and fast aprs.fi database • Tested to work great on all currently-supported iPhone and iPad models • Supports iOS 13/14/15/16/17 • Dark Mode support for an ergonomic viewing experience in low-light environments • High-resolution graphics for Retina and Retina HD displays with full APRS symbol set Buy the app – get the web site for free! Some new features require a subscription. All old and some new features will be available without a subscription fee. These features are currently included in the Extra Features subscription package: • APRS text messaging • High-performance software DSP modem • APRS-IS beaconing, with up to 10 callsign profiles • RX iGate functionality • Long time ranges in map and graph views Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. GPS is not required for viewing APRS information. Terms of service: https://aprs.fi/page/app_terms Privacy policy: https://aprs.fi/page/app_privacy

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Reviews

  • Message feature doesn’t work. edit once set up.

    2
    By servsite
    Message feature doesn’t work. No way to enter acceptable ssid. Can’t edit once set up. Unusable! And apparently no support either.

  • Beacon Settings Needs to Be Better

    3
    By KB0SIS
    Update: Not much change. I really want to like this app and give it 5 stars but I can’t. I use it but only with reservations and some disappointment over its operation on beacon timing and lack of a working filter. Original Comment At first glance, the app looks pretty good. Really liked it. After time and considerable usage, not so good. I started using app because radio beacons are unreliable in my area. I needed a more consistent result. This app is not it. The controls for beaconing is fixed set to a min beacon of every 5 minutes as the fasted rate you can get. Any faster is up to the app with no insight to how it chooses to beacon. It could be 30 seconds or it could be 5 minutes. I found it taking 4 to 5 minutes between beacons. At 40 MPH, this means the beacons are as far as 2 to 3 miles off. Not useful for me. I need last known position to be accurate to hundreds of feet while traveling. Not miles. I went back to radio where I control the beacon rate which makes sense for speed and accuracy. Unable to get filtering to work. I want to filter on a single station. Entering the call sign doesn’t do it. Enter call sign with wildcard asterisk doesn’t work either. No guide on how to use filtering.

  • Does The Job

    5
    By assetprotection
    Meets my needs. Keeps on getting better. No app is perfect. I’m always pleased when developers put time and effort in applications that serve a relatively small community compared to the general population. Gary AA1UE

  • Subscription needed for an app I purchased

    1
    By Dt1307
    The TNC software is why I bought the app, I could have just used the web interface. Very disappointed, $6.99 wasted

  • Overall way too limited for 7 dollars

    2
    By deependstudios
    This app is far too limited for the upfront price. To unlock much of the functionality, you’ll be prompted to pay a subscription. Most frustrating, why can I only see 3 hours of tracks in a paid app without a sub. Just use the website. Too much paywall nickle and dime here.

  • Bait and switch no TNC without subscription

    1
    By Hsjfjir
    No software TNC without subscription. Annual subscription to use software TNC that was paid for when purchasing. Use a old android phone and droidAPRS

  • Solid app

    5
    By trigifu
    Solid interface. Very intuitive. Provides lots of information that is easily accessible.

  • Great app

    5
    By Hhhgjuy
    Very consistent solid working app. I have used aprs se this is better.

  • CarPlay please

    5
    By Rodzilla
    Are there any plans to add CarPlay support?

  • Weather Spotters

    5
    By AI9F
    As our local Ham group of severe weather spotters get together during bad weather, we can report in to what we see from each of our locations on APRS.FI so our Ham located at our EOC can see our exact location ! Great help!

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