# SDRangel

> SDR (Software Defined Radio) supporting ADS-B, AIS, APT, AM, FM, DAB, DSD, DVB

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.sdrangel`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SDRangel Devs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 62,407
- **Rating:** 4.02 / 5 (309 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.21.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-20
- **First published:** 2022-12-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sdrangel)
- **Website:** [http://sdrangel.org](http://sdrangel.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sdrangel.org/privacy/](https://www.sdrangel.org/privacy/)

## Description

SDRangel is a comprehensive software frontend designed for Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware, enabling users to both transmit and receive a wide spectrum of radio signals via USB OTG connection. It supports numerous communication standards including ADS-B for aircraft tracking, AIS for marine navigation, NOAA satellite weather reception (APT), various analog and digital broadcast formats such as AM, FM, DAB, and SSB, as well as ham radio modes like FT8 and RTTY.

Beyond standard radio reception, SDRangel offers modems for digital voice protocols (DMR, dPMR, D-Star, YSF) and video standards (NTSC, PAL, DVB-S/S2). Users can visualize signals in both frequency and time domains with 2D and 3D plotting options. The software is enriched with auxiliary tools such as an integrated satellite tracker, Morse code decoder, star tracker, and detailed maps, making it ideal for radio enthusiasts and professionals alike. Designed primarily for desktops and large tablets, SDRangel provides a rich, interactive experience using mouse or stylus input.

## Rankings

- #272,546 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

SDRangel is praised as a powerful and versatile SDR app on Android, closely matching its PC counterpart and supporting many modules and decoding modes without ads. Users value its functionality for mobile use and signal tracking. However, multiple reviews highlight usability issues due to small UI elements unsuitable for phone screens leading to difficult operation, as well as stability problems including crashes with specific hardware and unreliable audio output. While it's a significant accomplishment to have ported SDRangel to Android, improvements in UI design and bug fixes are needed to enhance the user experience.

### Pros

- Highly capable and versatile SDR software with functionality comparable to the PC version
- Supports a wide range of SDR modules and multiple decoding modes
- No advertisements in the app, providing an uninterrupted experience
- Ported successfully to Android with nearly full functionality
- Useful for mobile signal tracking and data logging (e.g., RTL-SDR with CSV export)

### Cons

- User interface elements (buttons, controls) are very small and hard to use on phone screens
- Frequent crashes reported, especially when using certain hardware like AirSpy R2 or RTL-SDR on USB OTG
- Audio output can be problematic or unreliable
- Some features like ATV and ADS-B windows are buggy or not well adapted to screen size
- Setup with certain hardware can be tricky and may cause crashes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.sdrangel)