Powerful Features for
Ham Radio Operators
APRS Chat brings modern messaging to amateur radio with a familiar interface and powerful connectivity options.
Your Conversations, Organized
Familiar Chat Interface
All your APRS conversations organized in a modern, familiar chat list.
Message Previews
See the latest message from each conversation at a glance.
Timestamps
Know exactly when messages were sent and received.
Real-time APRS Messaging
Delivery Confirmation
See when your messages are received with real-time acknowledgment status.
Threaded Conversations
Send and receive messages in a clean, threaded view.
Message History
Your complete conversation history at a glance.
Network Status at a Glance
Connection Status
Monitor your APRS-IS connection in real-time with server details.
Packet Statistics
Track messages sent, received, and connection uptime.
Quick Reconnect
Easily reconnect or switch servers when needed.
GPS Position Beaconing
Automatic Beaconing
Share your position automatically at configurable intervals.
Custom Symbol & Comment
Set your APRS symbol and status comment to identify yourself on the network.
Smart Beaconing
Beacon more frequently when moving, less when stationary.
Multiple Connection Options
Connect to the APRS network your way. APRS Chat supports multiple connection methods to fit your setup.
APRS-IS (Internet)
Connect directly to APRS-IS servers over the internet. The easiest way to get started - no additional hardware required.
- Easiest setup
- No extra hardware
- iOS & Android
TCP KISS (Network TNC)
Connect to a TNC over your local network. Works great with Direwolf, DigiPi, or any TCP KISS-enabled TNC.
- Full RF capability
- WiFi/LAN connection
- iOS & Android
Bluetooth TNC
Connect directly to a Bluetooth-enabled TNC like Mobilinkd. Perfect for portable operation.
- Direct TNC connection
- Portable/mobile
- Android only
Callsign Watchlist
Online Notifications
Get alerted when watched stations come online via position reports or messages.
Quiet Hours
Suppress notifications during configurable hours so you're not woken up at night.
Tiered Presence Indicator
See at a glance who just came online with animated presence rings on avatars.
Station Map
Show All Stations
View all your contacts on an interactive OpenStreetMap with distance and bearing lines.
Tap to Locate
Tap any callsign avatar to fetch their last known position and APRS symbol.
Fast Parallel Fetching
Locations are fetched in parallel with adaptive rate limiting based on your connection type.
Available on iOS & Android
Same great experience across platforms, with a few platform-specific features.
| Feature | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|
| APRS-IS Connection | Yes | Yes |
| TCP KISS TNC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth TNC | No | Yes |
| GPS Beaconing | Yes | Yes |
| Callsign Watchlist | Pro | Pro |
| Station Map | Yes | Yes |
| Background Operation | Limited | Full |
| Premium Price | $0.99/month | $0.99/month |