# aprs.fi – APRS app

> View an APRS map in real time, right now!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fi.aprs.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fi.aprs.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fi.aprs.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GainIO Oy
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 593
- **Rating:** 4.92 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-05
- **First published:** 2026-05-24
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.aprs.android)
- **Website:** [https://aprs.fi/](https://aprs.fi/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://aprs.fi/page/app\_privacy](https://aprs.fi/page/app_privacy)

## Description

An additional in-app subscription is needed for some features, so please read this application description fully before purchasing!<br><br>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.<br><br>• Search callsigns and addresses, with quick search-as-you-type and search history features<br>• Track multiple stations at the same time<br>• Filter information shown on the map (weather stations, AIS, custom filters)<br>• View weather, telemetry and statistic graphs<br>• Beacon your position on aprs.fi<br>• Attach to a transceiver with a wireless connection to a Bluetooth, BLE, WiFi or USB-attached TNC, receive and transmit position beacons without the Internet<br>• Runs directly on top of the reliable and fast aprs.fi database<br>• Dark Mode support for an ergonomic viewing experience in low-light environments<br>• High-resolution graphics for high-DPI displays with full APRS symbol set<br>• Supports KML and GeoJSON Overlay files on map<br><br>Buy the app – get the web site for free!<br><br>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:<br><br>• APRS text messaging<br>• High-performance software DSP modem<br>• APRS-IS beaconing, with up to 10 callsign profiles<br>• RX iGate functionality<br>• Long time ranges in map and graph views<br><br>Terms of service:<br>https://aprs.fi/page/app_terms<br><br>Privacy policy:<br>https://aprs.fi/page/app_privacy

## Rankings

- #1,323,958 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `fi.aprs.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fi.aprs.android)