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APRSdroid – APRS Client — Handy ham radio app with APRS tracking

Android Tools Georg Lukas
3.9 GP
78,004+
Google Play

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Description

Been using APRSdroid – APRS Client for a couple months now. It’s basically a ham radio app that lets you track your position and send/receive messages. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you do: you can see what’s going on with APRS with the hub view or on a map. There’s also messaging – you can send notes to other users. And the position tracking is pretty cool, it’ll show where you are and nearby stations.

Look, if you’re a ham radio operator, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – sometimes the UI can be a bit confusing – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want an easy way to get into APRS.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on APRSdroid - APRS Client. I've tested a bunch of ham radio apps and this one's pretty solid. The features are comprehensive without being overwhelming, and it's easy to get the hang of. Not gonna lie, the UI could use some work, but once you figure it out it's pretty intuitive. Overall, it's a great option if you're looking to get into APRS without spending a ton of time configuring everything.

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Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of features for ham radio operators
  • Position tracking and messaging work well
  • Free to use, no paywalls
  • Runs smoothly even on older phones

Cons

  • UI can be confusing at first
  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay
  • Steep learning curve if you're new to APRS

Specifications

Updated 03.04.2024
Category Tools
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Georg Lukas
Android Android 4.0++
Package Name org.aprsdroid.app

Ratings

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Google Play
3.9/5
1,706 reviews
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User Reviews

A Google user Oct 9, 2025

Good app, depending upon your hardware and use. It didn't work for me as there is no option to use a serial TNC over USB. To those of you complaining...

A Google user Oct 9, 2025

All of you people with passcode problems: just google "aprs passcode generator". There are several online. All you need is a callsign. This app works fantastically with the Mobilinkd TNC2...

David G Oct 9, 2025

Awesome app. Lets you do APRS with something as lowly as an inexpensive Chinese HT. Regarding getting a passcode: I used the documented option of importing my LOTW certificate. I...

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