APRS Passcode vs BS HT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APRS Passcode
This utility helps licensed amateur radio operators recover their APRS passcode. Simply enter your valid callsign to receive the passcode needed for APRS client software. It's useful for various desktop APRS applications.
- APRS Passcode Recovery
- Enter valid callsign
- Compatible with APRS client software
- Useful for desktop applications
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This app will recover your APRS Passcode to be used on any APRS Client software. Only certified hams are allowed to connect to the APRS network. Once you use APRS Passcode Recovery, just enter your valid callsign and the app will inform you of your Passcode. This will be usefull to use desktop applications such as UI-View, APRS/CE, APRSISCE/32, AGWTracker, etc. Disclaimer: You need to hold a valid hamradio license in order to use the APRS Network. Once you generate your PassCode you can use it with any APRS Client. The generated PassCode is not SSID-dependent.
BS HT
This application allows users to connect with and manage their BS Intercom devices. It facilitates sharing and viewing the real-time location of teammates using APRS technology. Please note that related equipment is required for the software to function.
- Connect to BS Intercom
- Manage BS Intercom
- Share teammate location
- View teammate location
- APRS location tracking
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Connect and Manage your BS Intercom Share and view the location of teammates via APRS Note: You need related equipment before this software can work
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BS HT at 2.4 against APRS Passcode's 1.8. BS HT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (55 vs 5). APRS Passcode's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. APRS Passcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BS HT asks for nothing beyond the download.
BS HT holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BS HT has 55 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of APRS Passcode's written reviews are positive against 25% of BS HT's.
| Parameter | APRS Passcode | BS HT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 2.4 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 24.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | P8G Software | 德王 杨 |
Customer experience
APRS Passcode
BS HT
In-app purchases
APRS Passcode
- Generate APRS Passcode$0.99
- Generate New APRS Passcode$0.99
BS HT
No in-app purchases
