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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 before purchasing – 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 13/14/15/16/17/18
• 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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- Paid
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**Compatible with ALL TAK ecosystem (TAK server, WinTAK, ATAK, WebTAK)**
The Team Awareness Kit (TAK) (known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) application:
iTAK is a collaborative geospatial application to see your teams’ locations, sensor information, videos, chat, and more in real-time. iTAK supports Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sector standards for icons, sensor information, and communication. Data can be pre-loaded into iTAK or downloaded from the network (via TAK Server) when available.
iTAK capabilities include:
• Online and offline mapping (most standard formats), download the maps right in the app
• Blue force / team tracking (BFT)
• Collaborative mapping, including points, drawings, locations of interest
• Import and display of KML, KMZ, GeoPDF overlays
• Location marking, sharing, with photo tagging
• Chat, file sharing, photo sharing
• Live video streaming with the ability to share video links
• Spotted map to mark and share multiple locations across your map
• Digital pointer to rapidly mark and share items on the map with your team
• Navigation-walking/hiking, driving, also useful flying and air-ground coordination
• Center on self or other objects (e.g. another person in the network)
• Range, bearing measurement tools
• Team Emergency Beacons
• Customizable toolbar
• 3D perspective
• All data is secured and fully compatibility with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK, TAK Server, WinTAK)
• Useful for law enforcement, first responders, hunting, fishing, ornithology, wildlife site survey
System Requirements
Operating System: iOS version 17 and later.
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- Free
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aprs.fi vs. iTAK ranking comparison
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March 21, 2025