By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
WoAD
Overview
Sumus Technology Ltd
Free
Apr 27, 2024
No
Features
The use of WoAD requires a valid amateur radio license. Do not use, install, or download WoAD unless you have a valid amateur radio license, or a license from a participating government service or agency. Ship station, marine or general radiotelephone licenses do not qualify. WoAD can be used as a client of the Winlink Global Radio EmailⓇ system or for direct connection to a peer-to-peer (P2P) capable client, via either the internet or a VHF/UHF AX.25 packet connection. You are strongly encouraged...
The use of WoAD requires a valid amateur radio license. Do not use, install, or download WoAD unless you have a valid amateur radio license, or a license from a participating government service or agency. Ship station, marine or general radiotelephone licenses do not qualify. WoAD can be used as a client of the Winlink Global Radio EmailⓇ system or for direct connection to a peer-to-peer (P2P) capable client, via either the internet or a VHF/UHF AX.25 packet connection. You are strongly encouraged to read through the WoAD documentation (available at https://woad. sumusltd. com/documentation) before use. You can also install WoAD for free, through an apk file available at https://woad. sumusltd. com/download. WoAD, like much of ham radio, is highly technical in nature. For those unfamiliar with packet radio and/or Winlink the learning curve may be steep and frustrating. Should you encounter a problem or roadblock while running WoAD there are several resources available to you:
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Developer contact
Name
Sumus Technology Ltd
Address
403-1888 divers Victoria Vancouver, BC V5N 0C4 Canada
Website
http://woad.sumusltd.comPhone
+1 778-381-1097
Support
VA7YAA@gmail.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is WoAD free to download? high
Yes. The app metadata lists WoAD as free.
Source: app_metadata
What do sampled users complain about in WoAD? low
WoAD has sampled reports of connection, sync, backup, or device pairing problems. Only 1 sampled review supports this theme, so confidence is low.
Source: user_reviews
What do sampled users like about WoAD? low
WoAD is praised by sampled reviewers for working well or feeling reliable. Only 1 sampled review supports this theme, so confidence is low.
Source: user_reviews
How to Use
The use of WoAD requires a valid amateur radio license. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Install WoAD from the appropriate app store.
- Open the app and start with the free experience.
- Review the main features described in the app listing.
- Check settings or support resources if you run into sampled issue patterns such as woad has sampled reports of connection, sync, backup, or device pairing problems.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- the documentation: always a good place to start and always expanding: https://woad.sumusltd.com/documentation
- Sumus Technology Ltd app experience
- Free download
- Developer-listed features
- 5K+ downloads listed
Theme 'works well or feels reliable' identified in recent_reviews #3. Review #3 praises works well or feels reliable.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), February 25, 2026 to March 16, 2026
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Users appreciate the app: "Extremely pleased and happy with the App. Well executed." low
Extracted from 2 high-rated user review(s)
Evidence (2)
“Extremely pleased and happy with the App. Well executed.”Rating: 5★ July 02, 2024“works well”Rating: 4★ February 25, 2026 - The documentation: always a good place to start and always expanding: https://woad. sumusltd. com/documentation medium
Extracted from app description
- The support group: a community of WoAD users who may be able to provide assistance: https://groups. google. com/g/woad-support medium
Extracted from app description
- Bug report page: for when the problem is with WoAD itself. Please take the time to submit a bug report (even if it is just a typo) as everyone will benefit: https://woad. sumusltd. com/bug-report medium
Extracted from app description
- Feature request: for when WoAD is missing an opportunity to be more useful or less irritating: https://woad. sumusltd. com/feature-request medium
Extracted from app description
Cons
- Some users report issues: "Expensive and doesn't work. Tried to pair/connect with UV-PRO on two different phones. I know it isn't the phone or the radio because the B-Tech app c" low
Identified from 1 low-rated user review(s)
Evidence (1)
“Expensive and doesn't work. Tried to pair/connect with UV-PRO on two different phones. I know it isn't the phone or the radio because the B-Tech app connects with the radio fine. Apparently useless.”Rating: 1★ March 16, 2026
Recent Reviews
Jim Linder
1★Expensive and doesn't work. Tried to pair/connect with UV-PRO on two different phones. I know it isn't the phone or the radio because the B-Tech app connects with the radio fine. Apparently useless.
Martin Fergusen
5★Extremely pleased and happy with the App. Well executed.
da ge
4★works well