Comparison

RWY Check vs RFSPager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Custom alert zones
  • Map view for incidents
  • Live radio stream
  • Respond to incidents
  • Share incident details
  • Get directions
Features
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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

Screenshots

RWY Check3 screens
RFSPager2 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
RWY Check versus RFSPager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRWY CheckRFSPager
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews โ€” better38.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size273 MB69 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOzRunways Pty. Ltd.The IT Dept Pty Ltd

Customer experience

RWY Check

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

RFSPager

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RWY Check

One-time1
  • Private/VFR$149.99
2 purchases

RFSPager

Subscriptions2
  • MONTHLY3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • YEARLY7 Days trial$25.491 Year

Questions

Is RWY Check free?
RWY Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RFSPager free?
RFSPager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RWY Check or RFSPager have ads?
RFSPager shows ads; RWY Check does not.
Which is updated more often, RWY Check or RFSPager?
RWY Check ships an update every 3 months, and RFSPager every 5 days. Most recently, RWY Check was updated on October 2, 2026 and RFSPager on October 24, 2026.

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