Pocket25 is a niche app, with 600 installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think. Show more ›
Pocket25 is made and published by
Sarah's Forge.
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Pros & Cons
Strong focus on P25 Phase 1 with both trunked and conventional support
Rich live data: talkgroup ID, radio ID, NAC, encryption, and system identifiers
Flexible hardware and network options: USB OTG RTL-SDR and remote RTL TCP monitoring
Configurable filtering and easy RadioReference import for tailored monitoring
Relatively new on the market (~71 days) and not listed in top lists yet
About Pocket25
Pocket25 is a communication app developed by Sarah's Forge.
How many times has Pocket25 been installed?
Pocket25 has been installed 600 times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 190 times.
What is the rating of Pocket25?
Pocket25 has no ratings yet.
Is Pocket25 free?
Pocket25 is free. The app size is 21.60 MB. The latest version available is 1.0.0. The last update was on May 20, 2026.
What are the requirements for Pocket25?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2026.
Description by Sarah's Forge(from Google Play)
Pocket25 brings APCO Project 25 Phase 1 digital radio monitoring to your mobile device with a focus on accuracy usability and real world performance. It is designed specifically for monitoring P25 Phase 1 systems and provides clear decoded audio along with detailed call and system information. The application supports both trunked and conventional P25 systems allowing you to follow active talkgroups automatically or monitor single frequencies manually.
Pocket25 displays live call data including talkgroup ID radio ID NAC encryption status emergency flags and system identifiers such as WACN system ID site ID and RFSS. This makes it easy to understand exactly what is happening on the system in real time while listening to decoded voice traffic.
The app supports direct USB connection to RTL SDR dongles using USB OTG with no root required offering low latency and strong performance. It also supports remote RTL TCP connections so you can monitor systems using a networked SDR located elsewhere. Gain and PPM correction can be adjusted to optimize reception for your setup.
Trunked system following is fully supported including automatic voice channel tracking based on control channel data. Talkgroup filtering allows you to mute unwanted traffic or focus on specific talkgroups using whitelist or blacklist modes. Systems can be configured manually or imported from the RadioReference database to simplify setup.
Pocket25 is built on the DSD Neo decoder engine and is optimized for P25 Phase 1 operation. While other digital protocols may decode at the engine level the user interface and feature set are centered around P25 making this application best suited for users interested in monitoring public safety and other P25 Phase 1 systems.
This application is intended for lawful and authorized radio monitoring only. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations regarding radio reception and monitoring.
Recent changes: Pocket25 v1.0.0+14 Pocket25 is a mobile P25 Phase 1 digital radio scanner for Android, powered by DSD-Neo. Supported Protocols: - P25 Phase 1 (C4FM) -- full audio + trunk following - P25 Phase 2 (TDMA) -- audio choppy (upstream limitation) - DMR Tier I/II/III -- trunk following, call events
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Works... unless.... This app doesn't properly request USB access to the RTL-SDR device. Kept getting errors that it didn't have permission to access the RTL device. All my other SDR apps request permission every time I use them. One of my apps was opening by default when plugging in the device. Even after forcing a stop on that app, this app wouldn't work even though all my other apps would. Had to uninstall the one offending app (RTL-SDR 433) to get this app to work again.
★★★★★Johnny DXer· Jul 17, 2026
Great app, brings in local systems like a champ. Looking forward to future releases / improvements -Whiskey3JMC on RR
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Frequently asked questions about Pocket25
Is Pocket25 free?
Yes. Pocket25 is free on Google Play.
Is Pocket25 still available?
Yes. Pocket25 is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on May 20, 2026.
Does Pocket25 contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Pocket25 as containing ads.
How large is Pocket25?
Pocket25 is 21.60 MB.
Is Pocket25 suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Pocket25 as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Pocket25 been installed?
Google Play lists 500+ installs for Pocket25.
Who made Pocket25?
Pocket25 was developed by Sarah's Forge. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.
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