Packet Commander
Island Magic Co. Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Packet Commander is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Island Magic Co. Rated 4.9/5 from 48 ratings. Requires iOS 18.2. Updated August 16, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.9
- 48 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 10 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 16
- 2026 · v1.1.5
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About Packet Commander
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/
Ratings & reviews
4.9
48 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.1.5 · Updated August 16, 2026
* Improved packet connection reliability and recovery. * Fixed connections through digipeaters stalling after lost frames.
App privacy
The developer, Island Magic Co., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Commander | 4.9 / 5 (48 ratings) | Free | August 16, 2026 |
| iFTx | 4.2 / 5 (70) | 1.99 USD | Aug 29, 2025 |
| SDR-Control Mobile | 4.6 / 5 (65) | 44.99 USD | Sep 3, 2026 |
| QRV - Ham Radio Multitool | 4.9 / 5 (75) | Free | Sep 20, 2026 |
| RepeaterPhone | 4.4 / 5 (86) | 7.99 USD | Jan 31, 2026 |
| HAMRS Pro | 3.3 / 5 (15) | 1.99 USD | Jun 25, 2026 |
| RS-MS3I | 2.8 / 5 (4) | Free | Apr 2, 2026 |