Comparison

APRS Passcode vs HamQRG

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • APRS Passcode Recovery
  • Enter valid callsign
  • Compatible with APRS client software
  • Useful for desktop applications
Features
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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.

About

HamQRG

Discover and locate ham radio repeaters with detailed technical data, including frequency, shift, and digital modes. Track live POTA activations and save your favorite repeaters for easy access. Ideal for licensed operators and radio listeners.

Highlights
  • Interactive repeater map
  • Detailed technical data (frequency, tones, modes)
  • Live POTA spot tracking
  • Filter by mode and band
  • Save favorite repeaters
  • Personalized operator profile
Features
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Over 24,000 repeaters on the map: frequency, shift, CTCSS tones, DMR color code and distance from where you are. Analog, DMR, C4FM, D-STAR and EchoLink, plus live POTA spots. INTERACTIVE MAP • View all repeaters on an interactive map • Find the closest repeaters to your location • Filter by mode: Analog, DMR, C4FM, D-STAR, Echolink • Smart clustering for areas with many repeaters FULL TECHNICAL DATA • TX/RX frequency and shift • CTCSS/DCS tones • Color Code and Talk Groups for DMR • Digital networks (BrandMeister, TGIF, and more) • Precise location and distance POTA LIVE SPOTS • Follow all Parks On The Air activations in real time • Filter spots by band and mode (SSB, CW, Digital) • Sort by time or by distance from your location • View active parks on the interactive map • Quick access to the activator's QRZ profile and park page FAVORITES & FEEDBACK • Save your favorite repeaters for quick access • Leave feedback on signal quality • Report issues or updates to coordinators • Browse community reports FOR HAM OPERATORS & LISTENERS • Personalized profile with callsign • Support for licensed operators and SWL • Free access to all public data ACTIVE COMMUNITY • Join the Telegram group • Suggest new features • Contact the developers directly Download HamQRG and explore the world of ham radio repeaters! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

APRS Passcode2 screens
HamQRG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HamQRG at 4.7 against APRS Passcode's 1.8. HamQRG also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 5). APRS Passcode's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. APRS Passcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HamQRG sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HamQRG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamQRG has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
APRS Passcode versus HamQRG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPRS PasscodeHamQRG
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.7 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings537 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperP8G SoftwareAurora Digital

Customer experience

APRS Passcode

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

HamQRG

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

APRS Passcode

One-time2
  • Generate APRS Passcode$0.99
  • Generate New APRS Passcode$0.99
3 purchases

HamQRG

Subscriptions2
  • HamQRG Pro Mensile$3.991 Month
  • HamQRG Pro Annuale7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • HamQRG Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is APRS Passcode free?
APRS Passcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HamQRG free?
HamQRG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, APRS Passcode or HamQRG?
HamQRG is rated higher. APRS Passcode averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HamQRG averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.
Do APRS Passcode or HamQRG have ads?
Neither APRS Passcode nor HamQRG shows ads.

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