SDR driver

Name: SDR driver
Rating: 3.98 (2675 reviews)
Author: Signalware Ltd

By: Signalware Ltd App

SDR driver for RTL2832U based USB dongles and Hack RF

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

1,379,717 ▲ 1.61K

Data as of 2026-08-12

Rating:

3.98 −1

(2,675)

Version:

3.152

Last updated: 2025-11-08

Ranking

#56,038 ▼ 133

Overall

Features & Capabilities

SDR Driver is an Android port of the rtl-sdr's rtl_tcp and libhackrf, designed for RTL2832U based USB dongles and HackRF devices. This open-source driver is released under GPL2+ and enables streaming of rtl_tcp over the network. It serves as a foundational tool for third-party SDR applications, such as SDR Touch, by providing hardware support for a wide range of RTL-SDR dongles and HackRF devices.

Key features include broad device compatibility—supporting many generic RTL2832U dongles, diverse DVB-T USB sticks, and HackRF One, Rad1o, and HackRF Jawbreaker hardware. Note that the application itself functions primarily as a driver and streaming service, requiring complementary software to fully utilize the capabilities of software-defined radio on Android platforms. The source code and further details are available on GitHub.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.152 Last updated: 2025-11-08

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Creation date:

2013-01-29

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Permissions:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

8.56MB

Email:

dr*****@sdrtouch.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-12

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# 56,038 ▼ 133

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Developed by:

Signalware Ltd

Google Play Store

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

Email:

dr*****@sdrtouch.com

Website:

http://martinmarinov.info/

User Reviews

Users broadly praise the SDR driver for Android for its broad hardware and app compatibility, ease of use, reliability, and support for common RTL-SDR dongles like NooElec NESDR SMART. It’s frequently cited as essential for RTL-SDR apps on Android and compatible with SDRTouch and other monitor apps. However, there are device-specific reliability concerns, with startup issues on Pixel 9 and some Samsung devices. There’s also a recurring demand for Chromebook/ARM support, highlighting a gap in cross-platform availability despite strong Android performance.

Pros

Broad compatibility with RTL-SDR hardware and multiple SDR apps (e.g., SDR Touch).
Works with common RTL-SDR dongles like NooElec NESDR SMART.
Easy to use and reliably performs its job, including compatibility with SDR monitor apps.
Essential tool for using RTL-SDR on Android and often required by related apps.

Cons

Inconsistent startup and operation on certain devices (notably Pixel 9 and some Samsung phones).
Lacks Chromebook/ARM support; ARM builds for Google Play are requested.