# PandwaRF

> One RF tool to (almost) rule them all

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.comthings.pandwarf](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.comthings.pandwarf)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.comthings.pandwarf`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ComThings
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 27,351
- **Rating:** 3.62 / 5 (104 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.38.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2016-11-08
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.comthings.pandwarf)
- **Website:** [http://pandwarf.com/](http://pandwarf.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/ComThings/PandwaRF/wiki/Privacy-Policy](https://github.com/ComThings/PandwaRF/wiki/Privacy-Policy)

## Description

PandwaRF is an advanced RF analysis tool equipped with a sub-1 GHz wireless transceiver that can be effortlessly controlled via an Android smartphone or a PC. Designed to capture, display, and transmit RF data with high precision, PandwaRF connects through BLE or USB to Android devices and USB to Linux systems.

Inspired by the renowned RfCat and Yard Stick One tools and powered by the Texas Instruments CC1111 RF transceiver, PandwaRF offers enhanced features in a compact, cost-effective, and user-friendly package. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it serves as a superior alternative to traditional software-defined radios (SDRs). Note that the hardware is required and available for purchase at http://pandwarf.com/.

## Rankings

- #384,011 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.comthings.pandwarf.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.comthings.pandwarf.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

The PandwaRF app is praised for enabling advanced RF communication with the PandwaRF device and having a responsive developer team. However, users repeatedly mention issues with lack of Yardstick One support, privacy concerns over app permissions, Bluetooth connection instability, startup crashes, and bugs in frequency controls. The UI is appreciated but some features and compatibility limitations hinder user experience. Overall, the app is powerful but needs improvements in hardware compatibility, stability, and user controls.

### Pros

- App allows communication with PandwaRF device enabling signal retransmission and advanced RF operations from a phone.
- Developers are responsive and actively listen to user feedback.
- The GUI is nice, providing sufficient controls for users.
- The app supports proprietary PandwaRF devices and helps with scripting for Yardstick One compatibility.
- Device and app combination is powerful, enabling features often only possible with more expensive gear.

### Cons

- Lack of support for Yardstick One (YS1) hardware despite claims and similarity to RfCAT software.
- App requires questionable permissions such as contacts and GPS, raising privacy concerns.
- App experiences frequent Bluetooth connection issues after updates, including spontaneous disconnections and device rebooting.
- Crashes at startup on some Android versions, rendering the app unusable for certain users.
- Frequency control bugs after operations like SPESCAN; inability to resume listening or correctly change frequencies; lacks a shutdown button for easier app/device management.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.comthings.pandwarf)