# uGI1 Config vs RS

The clearest difference is rating: RS at 1.9 against uGI1 Config's 1.0. RS also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RS holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RS has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

uGI1 Config ships an update every 6 months, RS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uGI1 Config | RS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugi1-config/id1050682802/reviews) | **[1.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILTEX DATA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050682800) | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) |

## What reviewers say

### uGI1 Config

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugi1-config/id1050682802)

Configure and monitor a specific GPS-enabled device for cathodic protection systems. Set up multiple profiles, view device status, and manage settings remotely via Bluetooth. Requires dedicated hardware to function.

**Highlights:** Configure uGI1 device, Monitor device status and faults, Set up 10 custom profiles, Manage Real Time Clock (RTC), View live profile information, Bluetooth connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


### RS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632)

Control compatible transceivers, share voice and pictures, and view station locations on a map. Access received station information, send text messages, and manage call sign and repeater lists. Customize transceiver and application settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Transceiver DR functions, Send and receive voice and pictures, Map repeater and station locations, Read and edit received station information, Send and receive text messages, Manage call sign and repeater lists, Import/Export data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with IC-705
- 👍 Works with ID-52
- 👍 Map feature useful
- 👍 Past contacts visible
- 👍 Quick bug fixes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on map screen
- 🐛 Crashes when sending photos
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Not connecting to ID-52
- 🐛 Not connecting to iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using map function
- App crashes on map screen
- App closes when opening map
- Not staying connected to the app
- Connection unsuccessful error message

**Requested features**

- Add support for ID-5100
- Add support for ID-51A Plus 2
- Add support for ID-50
- Add support for IC-705
- Improve repeater list


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uGI1 Config free?

uGI1 Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RS free?

RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, uGI1 Config or RS?

RS is rated higher. uGI1 Config averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RS averages 1.9 from 75 ratings.

### Do uGI1 Config or RS have ads?

Neither uGI1 Config nor RS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, uGI1 Config or RS?

uGI1 Config ships an update every 6 months, and RS every 8 months. Most recently, uGI1 Config was updated on September 11, 2026 and RS on September 22, 2026.

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