SDR Touch - Live radio via USB

Name: SDR Touch - Live radio via USB
Rating: 2.94 (5100 reviews)
Author: Signalware Ltd

By: Signalware Ltd App

The most popular Software Defined Radio app for Android

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

1,904,743 ▲ 1.41K

Data as of 2026-08-18

Rating:

2.94 +2

(5,100)

Version:

2.741

Last updated: 2025-11-08

Ranking

#46,085 ▼ 100

Overall

Features & Capabilities

SDR Touch transforms your Android device into a powerful portable software defined radio scanner and spectrum analyzer through USB connection. Compatible with popular hardware like RTL-SDR, SDRplay, and HackRF, it supports a broad radio frequency range from 20 MHz to 2.2 GHz.

Enjoy live streaming and recording of over-the-air FM stereo radio with RDS data, weather updates, emergency broadcasts, HAM radio communications, and more. The app demodulates various signals including FM, AM, USB, and LSB. Its built-in RDS monitor reveals hidden digital data such as program types and alternative frequencies.

Operating fully offline, SDR Touch requires no internet connection, making it ideal for field use. Simply connect your compatible USB SDR hardware with an OTG cable to get started. Please note this app is experimental and users should comply with local laws regarding radio reception.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Signalware Ltd

Downloads:

1,904,743 1.41K

Rating:

2.94

(5,100) 2 new ratings

Version:

2.741 Last updated: 2025-11-08

Version code:

Creation date:

2013-01-29

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

9.90MB

Email:

as*****@sdrtouch.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 46,085 ▼ 100

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Signalware Ltd

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=marto.androsdr2

Email:

as*****@sdrtouch.com

Website:

http://sdrtouch.com/

User Reviews

SDR Touch is praised for value and a solid feature set, including draggable spectrum, adjustable bandwidth, recording, scanning, and flexible hardware support (USB dongles or network sources). However, reviews consistently flag paywalls and short trials, stability issues after purchases, and mixed hardware compatibility. Users report crashes, permission/import/export problems, and devices or drivers not fully supported. UI complaints—clunky controls, accidental filters, and auto-launch on dongle plug—also recur. Overall, it's a capable, affordable SDR app, but reliability, monetization, and broad compatibility need improvement.

Pros

Low cost / good value, especially the paid version.
Rich feature set: draggable spectrum display, adjustable bandwidth, multiple signal types/modes, audio recording, and signal scanning.
Flexible hardware support: works with USB SDR dongles and networked sources.
Portable/useful for outdoors/travel with SDR dongles.

Cons

Aggressive monetization: paywalls and very short free trial that limits testing.
Stability issues after purchase: crashes or lockups and problems importing/exporting due to permissions.
Hardware compatibility and driver support gaps: not working on certain SDR models or devices; installation/launch issues.
Usability and UI frustrations: clunky, unintuitive interface; accidental filter changes; auto-launch on dongle plug.

Recent reviews

I downloaded the app on my phone then found out it was locked down after about 20 seconds of use until I purchased a key. I purchased the key then tried to share it on my tablet for a better view and then found out I could not do that without purchasing a new key. I tried the app out for about two hours on my phone and decided it was not worth it so I have requested a refund.

An*****, 2026-07-24

Not sure why this gets so much hate. If you have the right dongle and the driver for Android then it works. The UI is simple and doesn't really hold your hand. But it's also light weight with less to break and learn to use. But still has all the essentials I feel if you know what you are doing and want to get out of this setup it works well. Im using it for emergencies when the cell/internet go out. So far I'm happily surprised. Plus you don't need to root your phone for it to work.