RWY Check vs RFSPager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RWY Check
This app provides official maps and charts for drone operations in Australia, including VTC, VNC, and WAC maps, along with ERSA and TAF data. It features a street address search, custom overlays for aerodromes and helipads, and a built-in ruler for measurements.
- Official maps and charts for UAV operations
- VTC, VNC, WAC, ERSA, AIP SUP, TAF, TTF, NOTAMs data
- Street address search
- Aerodrome and helipad overlays
- User position circle and street address results
- Ruler tool
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RWY Check is designed to display the official maps & charts required for several categories of UAV / RPAS / RPA / UAS operation in Australia. Data includes: - VTC, VNC and WAC maps - ERSA - AIP SUP - TAF, TTF and NOTAMs Features: - Street Address Search - 3.0 NM (5.5 km) overlay around controlled aerodrome boundaries - Departure and Approach overlays for controlled aerodromes (iaw CASR Part 101) - 1.5 NM diameter boundaries around HLS - 3.0 NM circle around user position + street address results - Ruler (hold 2 fingers on map) If you have an existing OzRunways or RWY subscription, it will work with your existing UserID. Otherwise start the app and create a trial. Visit help.ozrunways.com for support and feedback. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
RFSPager
Access real-time NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages and radio streams. Receive push notifications for subscribed capcodes and incidents within custom alert zones. Share incident details and get directions.
- Real-time push notifications
- Custom alert zones
- Map view for incidents
- Live radio stream
- Respond to incidents
- Share incident details
- Get directions
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The RFS Pager mobile application gives you real-time access to the NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages. Features: - Real-time push notifications for subscribed capcodes *RFSPager Pro - Create Alert Zones with up to a 100km radius for real-time notifications for any incident within that area *RFSPager Pro - Monitor NSW RFS Major Incidents and Hazard Reduction burns in Map View - Live Stream the NSW PSN Radio Stream - "Respond" to incidents to let fellow app users know you are on the case - Share incidents to social platforms - Get directions to incidents - Filter messages based on subscribed capcodes ------------------- RFSPager Pro is a subscription service billed through your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless turned off in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You may cancel any time. ------------------- Privacy Policy: https://rfspager.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://rfspager.app/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RWY Check at 86% against RFSPager's 38%. RWY Check also leads on ads (none vs shown). RFSPager's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. RWY Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RFSPager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RWY Check ships an update every 3 months, RFSPager every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RWY Check | RFSPager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews โ better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OzRunways Pty. Ltd. | The IT Dept Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
RWY Check
RFSPager
In-app purchases
RWY Check
- Private/VFR$149.99
RFSPager
- MONTHLY3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- YEARLY7 Days trial$25.491 Year








