APRS Mobile
OpenAPRS
About this app
- Category Social Networking
- Age 10
- Updated Dec 18, 2014
- OS IOS
Editor reviews
APRS Mobile is a real-time APRS tracker and social map for travelers and amateur radio enthusiasts. Share your live location, discover nearby stations, and stay connected on the road, on trails, or during events. Powered by APRS-IS, it delivers fast, reliable position reporting without extra hardware.
Core features
- Live map of APRS stations, objects, and digipeaters with quick details and route-aware updates
- One-tap beaconing with smart intervals for battery-efficient GPS tracking and clear status notes
- Lightweight messaging between callsigns to coordinate meetups and check-ins
Why it stands out
- Travel-friendly and battery-smart location sharing designed for road trips and outdoor adventures
- Simple, clean interface that lets you track, message, and manage privacy with ease
- Works with the global APRS-IS network for broad coverage and effortless setup
Ideal for road travelers, hikers, event teams, and ham radio operators who need dependable APRS tracking and social location sharing.
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How to use:
1. Download and install the app, then open it to begin setup.
2. Enter your callsign and APRS-IS passcode, or continue in receive-only mode if you just want to view the map.
3. Allow Location and Network permissions so the app can show accurate positions and share your beacon when enabled.
4. Open the map to see nearby stations, tap any marker for details, and use search to find a callsign.
5. To share your location, set your status text and beacon interval or enable smart beaconing, then tap Start.
6. For messaging, open Messages, choose a recipient callsign, type your note, and send.
7. Fine-tune filters, map layers, and privacy controls to match your trip or activity.