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title: "Packet Pad - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Packet Pad lets you view Packet Radio transmissions on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Just set it next to your radio, tune in a Packet frequency, and watch the decodes. Or for even better quality d"
---

# Packet Pad — United States
> Decode Ham Radio Packet

![Packet Pad App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/a1/98/55/a198551f-c04b-e923-3e51-3c3b3d694dab/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Black Cat Systems](https://apptail.io/developer/black-cat-systems-Gpc) (United States)
**Category:** Lifestyle
**Rating:** 3.8/5 (17 ratings)
**Price:** $2.99
**Bundle ID:** com.blackcatsystems.packetPad
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 1.6 (released 2024-12-04)
**Original Release:** 2010-08-10
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id385609173)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/united-states)

## Packet Pad Description
Packet Pad lets you view Packet Radio transmissions on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Just set it next to your radio, tune in a Packet frequency, and watch the decodes. Or for even better quality decodes, connect a patch cable from your radio's audio output to the microphone jack, or a USB sound device plugged into the USB-C port of your device.

Raw APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) packets are also displayed.

You can also save your received text to view later, or transfer to your computer via iTunes. 

Note: Only 1200 baud packet is decoded. The app is receive only, packets are not transmitted.

## Packet Pad Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/5a/6b/6a/5a6b6a7e-c1b8-cae4-1805-6e250e1bf703/mzl.qyfpldcm.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/dd/6e/d7/dd6ed70b-4e23-f4c8-2e23-5b9c0682473b/mzl.bkdstryp.png/640x960.png)

## Packet Pad Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 8 (47%)
- 4 stars: 5 (29%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 stars: 4 (24%)

## Packet Pad Reviews in United States

### ***** "Just what I needed"
All I needed to do was use the microphone on my phone to decode the aprs packets coming in over my radio. Tried about a dozen apps that said they could do this until I found this one. $3 well spent!
-- jtbowles, 2025-06-07

### ****- "+1 Bendhoward"
I was ready to write a trash review until I plugged the iPad directly to the rig’s audio. Now it works after a year of non-decoding 😺
-- Trumpedelic Veg, 2020-01-18

### *---- "Absolute Garbage"
Frankly, an embarrassment to amateur radio. The worst piece of software I have ever used for any purpose.
-- htdrjigghh356), 2019-11-04

### *---- "Deprecated, not working any more"
Not working for iPhone X iOS 12 - the app does not pick up audio from mic or an external mic.
-- kawfey, 2019-07-16

### *---- "Works sometimes, but not enough to be worth more than $.99"
Often takes restarting the app two or three times before it even recognizes most transmissions, and then when it finally does, the error rate is close to 25%. This is pretty much the way this developer works. Just get a cheap Android, and free software for ham radio. It'll work better, and you won't be paying a premium for trashy apps.
-- Braden330199, 2018-10-12

### *---- "Does not work with iPad"
Will not decode packets even when placed on speaker. Might be better on iPhone but so far all I get is garbage.
-- W8JGP, 2017-08-24

### ***** "Works as intended."
It does what it is supposed to do. Decodes packets. Not a problem just holding up to the speaker. It will help me with my packet work.
-- Stargazer3, 2016-05-12

### ***** "Packet"
Shows packets even if the checksum doesn't pass. I like that. I know it's receiving. 
Can attach the radio to the phone and bike ride!
-- HarryHydro, 2016-02-06

### ***** "iOS 9.2 Scrolling problem fixed with 1/4/16 update"
With today's update the scrolling problem under iOS 9.2 is fixed. The app works just as it should. Five stars!
-- Rosea1, 2016-01-05

### ****- "Works for me"
Catches 3/4 of the packets I hear.
-- Tinsterdude, 2015-09-12

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## Packet Pad Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Poland | Lifestyle | #156 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Lifestyle | #176 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Lifestyle | #177 |
| Top Paid | Greece | Lifestyle | #184 |
| Top Paid | Thailand | Lifestyle | #197 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Lifestyle | #207 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Lifestyle | #212 |
| Top Paid | France | Lifestyle | #218 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Lifestyle | #221 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Lifestyle | #223 |
| Top Paid | Portugal | Lifestyle | #226 |

## Packet Pad Discovered Keywords
- packet pad

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## Packet Pad Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/united-states)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/united-kingdom)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/australia)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/germany)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/france)
- [Belgium](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/belgium)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/poland)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/canada)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/japan)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/russia)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/switzerland)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/chile)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/china)
- [Colombia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/colombia)
- [Cyprus](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/cyprus)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/czechia)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/denmark)
- [Dominican Republic](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/dominican-republic)
- [Ecuador](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/ecuador)
- [Estonia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/estonia)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/egypt)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/spain)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/finland)
- [Grenada](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/grenada)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/greece)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/hong-kong)
- [Honduras](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/honduras)
- [Croatia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/croatia)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/hungary)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/indonesia)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/ireland)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/israel)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/india)
- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/iceland)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/italy)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/south-korea)
- [Cayman Islands](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/cayman-islands)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/kazakhstan)
- [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/lebanon)
- [Sri Lanka](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/sri-lanka)
- [Lithuania](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/lithuania)
- [Luxembourg](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/luxembourg)
- [Latvia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/latvia)
- [Madagascar](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/madagascar)
- [North Macedonia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/north-macedonia)
- [Mali](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/mali)
- [Malta](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/malta)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/mexico)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/malaysia)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/netherlands)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/norway)
- [Nepal](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/nepal)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/new-zealand)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/philippines)
- [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/pakistan)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/portugal)
- [Qatar](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/qatar)
- [Romania](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/romania)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/south-africa)
- [Armenia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/armenia)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/argentina)
- [Austria](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/austria)
- [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/azerbaijan)
- [Bulgaria](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/bulgaria)
- [Bahrain](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/bahrain)
- [Brunei](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/brunei)
- [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/brazil)
- [Belarus](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/belarus)
- [Uzbekistan](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/uzbekistan)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/vietnam)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/united-arab-emirates)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/saudi-arabia)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/sweden)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/singapore)
- [Slovenia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/slovenia)
- [Slovakia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/slovakia)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/thailand)
- [Tunisia](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/tunisia)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/turkey)
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/taiwan)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/ukraine)
- [Uganda](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/uganda)
- [Uruguay](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/uruguay)
- [Bermuda](https://apptail.io/app/packet-pad-ptie/bermuda)
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