# APRS Passcode vs HeatNext

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: APRS Passcode at 8.0 against HeatNext's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APRS Passcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | APRS Passcode | HeatNext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-passcode/id1185571600/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) | [Nomnio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440372439) |

## What reviewers say

### APRS Passcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-passcode/id1185571600)

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.

**Highlights:** APRS Passcode Recovery, Enter valid callsign, Compatible with APRS client software, Useful for desktop applications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generate APRS Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generate New APRS Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |


### HeatNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatnext/id1440372440)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Package | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Package | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Package | $18.99 | per year |
| Advanced Package | $37.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APRS Passcode free?

APRS Passcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HeatNext free?

HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do APRS Passcode or HeatNext have ads?

Neither APRS Passcode nor HeatNext shows ads.

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