aprs.fi

Name: aprs.fi
Price: 6.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (1134 reviews)
Author: GainIO

By: GainIO App

APRS in real time

Overview

Version:

3.0.0

Last updated: 2026-07-25

Features & Capabilities

aprs.fi provides a real-time APRS mapping and tracking experience within a Chrome extension. View live station positions, weather reports, telemetry graphs, and more on an interactive map. Features include route guidance, callsign and address search with quick-search and history, multi-station tracking, and data filtering (weather, AIS, custom filters). The extension also supports beaconing your position, BLE TNC integration for offline beaconing, and runs atop the reliable aprs.fi database. Some features require an in-app subscription, and continued GPS use may affect battery life.

Note: Terms of service and privacy policy are available on aprs.fi.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Data

By:

GainIO

Rating:

4.70

(1,134) 2 new ratings

Version:

3.0.0 Last updated: 2026-07-25

Version code:

888811125

Creation date:

2015-12-03

Compatible devices:

Size:

28.13MB

Price:

6.99

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 51,531 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#13 in Navigation (Paid) ▲ 3

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

GainIO

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aprs-fi/id922155038

User Reviews

Users praise APRS.fi for solid external-TNC support, reliable beaconing and accurate position reporting, and a clean, intuitive interface. However, recurring subscription requirements and paywalls dominate negative feedback, with many feeling upfront purchase is insufficient and billing flows are problematic. Messaging features are frequently reported as unreliable or unusable, with setup and sent-status issues. Beacon cadence can be unpredictable and hard to tune, and filtering tools often fail or lack guidance. Some users also report billing glitches or limits on payment methods. Overall, strong core APRS capabilities are offset by subscription costs and reliability/billing concerns.

Pros

Strong external TNC support (Mobilinkd / BLE TNC) enabling APRS on iPhone.
Beaconing and position reporting work well, with coordinates displayed.
Intuitive, easy-to-use interface for APRS tasks.
Valuable APRS features and tracking for weather spotting and field operations.

Cons

Subscription-based pricing gates most features, with recurring charges and perceived paywalls.
Messaging features are unreliable or unusable (timeouts, setup limitations, not sending).
Beacon cadence is unpredictable and hard to tune (minimum interval and accuracy issues).
Filtering tools do not work reliably (no effective filtering or guidance).
Billing and payment issues (verification emails, limited payment methods, difficulty changing payment method).

Recent reviews

Kinda does the job. Doesn’t justify the paywall features. Everyone wants to get their beak wet, even when they make the hobby and community worse.

by Ze*****, 2026-08-04

One thing that drives me nuts, the filter don’t save, so every time I open it I have to disable AIS and all weather stations. That’s the only thing I’d love to see changed.