Comparison

APRS Passcode vs Handi

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

Handi

This app serves as a central hub for amateur radio operators, enabling them to connect their transceivers to mobile devices. It facilitates radio programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications.

Highlights
  • Radio channel management
  • APRS messaging
  • Winlink email
  • Packet terminal
  • Interactive map
  • File exchange
Features
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HTCommander is a comprehensive companion for amateur radio operators using EchoLink or supported Bluetooth-enabled transceivers. Connect your radio to your iPhone or iPad and manage programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications from one application. KEY FEATURES - Configure, organize, import, and export radio channels - Send and receive APRS messages - Inspect packet details and select APRS routing paths - Request weather reports and use supported APRS services - Display APRS stations and position reports on an interactive map - Compose, send, and receive Winlink email with attachments - Communicate through the packet terminal - Operate a built-in bulletin board system - Capture and decode received packets - Manage APRS, Winlink, and terminal contacts - Use supported radio GPS information - Exchange files over compatible packet-radio links SUPPORTED RADIOS HTCommander supports selected models from BTECH, Radioddity, Vero, and Radtel, including the UV-Pro, UV-50Pro, GA-5WB, DB50-B Mini, VR-N75, VR-N76, VR-N7500, VR-N7600, and RT-660. An amateur radio license is required to transmit. Operators are responsible for following local regulations, band plans, and licensing requirements.

Screenshots

APRS Passcode2 screens
Handi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Handi at 5.0 against APRS Passcode's 1.8. Handi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). APRS Passcode's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. APRS Passcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Handi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of APRS Passcode's written reviews are positive against 50% of Handi's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
APRS Passcode versus Handi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPRS PasscodeHandi
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperP8G SoftwareYlian Saint-Hilaire

Customer experience

APRS Passcode

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

Handi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

APRS Passcode

One-time2
  • Generate APRS Passcode$0.99
  • Generate New APRS Passcode$0.99
None

Handi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APRS Passcode free?
APRS Passcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handi free?
Handi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, APRS Passcode or Handi?
Handi is rated higher. APRS Passcode averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Handi averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do APRS Passcode or Handi have ads?
Neither APRS Passcode nor Handi shows ads.

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