Features & Capabilities

Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience for packet radio to your iPhone or iPad.

Try it free. The download includes 5 full connection sessions so you can explore the features and confirm compatibility before purchasing. After that, a purchase is required to continue connecting. Note: An amateur radio license is required to operate on the air.

Powerful Terminal • Full-screen terminal for interacting with packet nodes and BBS over amateur radio • Classic color themes inspired by iconic computers • Adjustable fonts and layout for readability and screen efficiency • YAPP protocol support for file transfers • Dictation-ready for composing messages hands-free • Smart filename selection — double tap to highlight and copy

Smarter Packet Connections • Location-aware digipeater routing: automatically recalls the last-used path at each location • Seamless iCloud sync for nodes and digipeaters across all your devices • Compatible with popular packet node software including BPQ32, URONode, and others

Over-the-Air Monitor Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format. • Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for • Search by address or content • Export the log to a file for later analysis

Works with the Gear You Love • Auto-discovery of Bluetooth and TCP TNCs, including Dire Wolf on DigiPi • Automatic frequency set/restore on supported radios • Built-in, high-performance 1200 baud AFSK software modem • Optimized for VHF/UHF packet at both 1200 and 9600 baud

Compatible with the Following Radios and TNCs:

Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios) · BTECH UV-PRO, UV-50PRO · VERO VR-N76, VR-N7600 · RADIODITY GA-5WB, DB50-B · Kenwood TH-D74*, TH-D75* · PicoAPRS V4

*Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter

Portable KISS TNCs · Mobilinkd TNC3, TNC4 · LiNK500 TNC · DigiPi · Dire Wolf Software TNC

Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem) · Digirig Lite · Digirig VOX PTT Cable · AIOC (All-In-One Cable)

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Island Magic Co.
Rating:
4.90
(41)
1 new ratings
Version:
1.1.3 Last updated: 2026-03-31
Version code:
883768634
Creation date:
2025-06-12
Compatible devices:
Size:
10.10MB
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Data ingested on:
2026-06-10
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Developed by:
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Website:
https://packetcommander.com

User Reviews

What an awesome app! Well done!
by Th*****, 2026-03-30

What a perfect manifestation of a much needed app that is easy to use. Just another example of Georges bringing ham radio to the 21st century.
by Ta*****, 2025-07-08

Really loving this app. My only wish is that it had a monitor function.
by A-*****, 2025-06-24
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