iFTx

Name: iFTx
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (70 reviews)
Author: Christoph Nadig

By: Christoph Nadig App

Mobile FT8 and FT4

Overview

Version:

1.8

Last updated: 2025-08-29

Ranking

#160,035 ▼ 219

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Introducing iFTx, the essential iOS app for FT8 and FT4 digital modes. Seamlessly engage with operators worldwide, delivering a portable solution with quick setup and real-time messaging.

Key features include effortless operation, reliable performance under changing propagation, and integrated QSO logging to track your contacts and log your success on the go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication

By:

Christoph Nadig

Rating:

4.20

(70)

Version:

1.8 Last updated: 2025-08-29

Version code:

877615231

Creation date:

2023-09-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

7.26MB

Price:

1.99

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 160,035 ▼ 219

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Developed by:

Christoph Nadig

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iftx/id6446093115

User Reviews

iFTx is a strong, portable FT8/FT4 tool for iOS with praised ease of use, field readiness, and broad radio/interface compatibility. However, users repeatedly report PTT/rig integration inconsistencies, uneven hardware support, limited documentation, and some log/export quirks. Overall, it’s a promising mobile solution for portable operations, especially for SOTA/POTA, but it would benefit from improved rig integration, better docs, and more consistent TX behavior.

Pros

Portable and lightweight for field operations; works on iPhone and iPad, reducing the need for a laptop.
Simple, intuitive interface that keeps FT8/FT4 operation easy and straightforward.
Strong FT8/FT4 decoding and encoding performance, often usable without a laptop.
Broad hardware compatibility (Digirig, external sound cards, multiple radios) enabling flexible setups.
Logging and ADIF export features (auto-logging and data export) are available for workflow needs.

Cons

PTT/CAT control is unreliable across some setups; TX is not consistently triggered automatically and may require manual workarounds.
Hardware integration is inconsistent across devices and interfaces (Bluetooth or USB audio may not work reliably with certain rigs).
Documentation and support appear limited or hard to find, with reports of missing manuals and little available help.
Log export can export the entire log instead of only new entries, and ADIF data may include extraneous fields that complicate imports.
Occasional reliability issues where the app does not consistently present or complete QSO handling (e.g., missed replies or timing-related quirks).

Recent reviews

I had an issue while traveling and my PC became unusable. I work QRP and when the bands are not great for SSB I resort to FT8. I purchased this app a while back but never used it. Got it working and made contacts. Perhaps and update can made for an option to log contacts, which is helpful if your stuck at sending reports but doesn’t auto advance to RRR/RR73. I would give the app 5 stars if it had that functionality

by Mi*****, 2026-08-17

Turned on VOX on my QMX+, connected radio to iPhone with USB cable, and I am ready for QSOs. Simple user interface but obviously not as flexible as WSJTX, e.g. I like to change xmt frequency when in a pile up but didn’t see a way to do that. Great program!