# APRS Passcode vs Packet Commander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packet Commander at 100% against APRS Passcode's 20%. Packet Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (44 vs 5). APRS Passcode's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APRS Passcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 44 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 100% of Packet Commander's.

## The numbers

| Metric | APRS Passcode | Packet Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-passcode/id1185571600/reviews) | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) |

## 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 |


### Packet Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365)

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

**Highlights:** Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBS, Classic color themes and adjustable layout, YAPP protocol support for file transfers, Location-aware digipeater routing, Seamless iCloud sync, Over-the-air traffic decoding, Auto-discovery of TNCs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APRS Passcode free?

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

### Is Packet Commander free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APRS Passcode or Packet Commander?

Packet Commander is rated higher. APRS Passcode averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Packet Commander averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do APRS Passcode or Packet Commander have ads?

Neither APRS Passcode nor Packet Commander shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*