Packet Commander
Terminal for Packet Radio
Free · In-App Purchases
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
· VERO VR-N76
· RADIODITY GA-5WB
· Kenwood TH-D74* / TH-D75*
· PicoAPRS V4
*Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter
Portable KISS TNCs
· Mobilinkd TNC3 / TNC4
· LiNK500 TNC
· Dire Wolf Software TNC
Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem)
· Digirig Lite
· Digirig VOX PTT Cable
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New Monitor Tab
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
The developer, Island Magic Co., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Makena Ventures LLC
- Size
- 10.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.2 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- One-Time Purchase USD 24.99
- Yearly Subscription USD 8.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Makena Ventures LLC