# Packet Commander

> Terminal for Packet Radio

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6743951365](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6743951365)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6743951365`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Island Magic Co.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (48 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-16
- **First published:** 2025-06-12
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/packet-commander/id6743951365)
- **Website:** [https://islandmagic.co](https://islandmagic.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://packetcommander.com/privacy](http://packetcommander.com/privacy)

## Description

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)

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Rankings

- #173,886 — Overall

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