Packet Commander

Makena Ventures LLC · Utilities

4.9 47 ratings Free

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What changed · US

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Aug 28, 2026
Rating ★ 4.93 → 4.94
Aug 26, 2026
New version 1.1.4 → 1.1.5

* Improved packet connection reliability and recovery. * Fixed connections through digipeaters stalling after lost frames.

Price & rating history · US

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Average rating history over the observed period. 4.93 4.94 Aug 28 19:48 Aug 28 20:25 Aug 28 21:03 Aug 28 21:40 Aug 28 22:18

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Ratings breakdown · US

The star breakdown behind this app's rating in this storefront.

5★ 94% 44
4★ 6% 3
3★ 0% 0
2★ 0% 0
1★ 0% 0

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About

Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience for packet radio to your iPhone or iPad. Try it free. The download includes 5 full connection sessions so you can explore the features and confirm compatibility before purchasing. After that, a purchase is required to continue connecting. Note: An amateur radio license is required to operate on the air. Powerful Terminal • Full-screen terminal for interacting with packet nodes and BBS over amateur radio • Classic color themes inspired by iconic computers • Adjustable fonts and layout for readability and screen efficiency • YAPP protocol support for file transfers • Dictation-ready for composing messages hands-free • Smart filename selection — double tap to highlight and copy Smarter Packet Connections • Location-aware digipeater routing: automatically recalls the last-used path at each location • Seamless iCloud sync for nodes and digipeaters across all your devices • Compatible with popular packet node software including BPQ32, URONode, and others Over-the-Air Monitor Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format. • Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for • Search by address or content • Export the log to a file for later analysis Works with the Gear You Love • Auto-discovery of Bluetooth and TCP TNCs, including Dire Wolf on DigiPi • Automatic frequency set/restore on supported radios • Built-in, high-performance 1200 baud AFSK software modem • Optimized for VHF/UHF packet at both 1200 and 9600 baud Compatible with the Following Radios and TNCs: Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios) · BTECH UV-PRO, UV-50PRO · VERO VR-N76, VR-N7600 · RADIODITY GA-5WB, DB50-B · Kenwood TH-D74*, TH-D75* · PicoAPRS V4 *Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter Portable KISS TNCs · Mobilinkd TNC3, TNC4 · LiNK500 TNC · DigiPi · Dire Wolf Software TNC Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem) · Digirig Lite · Digirig VOX PTT Cable · AIOC (All-In-One Cable) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

What's new · 1.1.5

* Improved packet connection reliability and recovery. * Fixed connections through digipeaters stalling after lost frames.

Details

ReleasedJun 2025
UpdatedJul 2026
Version1.1.5
Size10.9 MB
RequiresiOS 18.2 or later
Age rating4+
LanguagesEnglish
PriceFree
Categories Utilities
Bundle IDco.islandmagic.packetcommander