# APRS Passcode vs Handi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handi at 67% against APRS Passcode's 20%. Handi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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.

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

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 67% of Handi's.

## The numbers

| Metric | APRS Passcode | Handi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-passcode/id1185571600/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handi-talky-commander/id6786154035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) | [Ylian Saint-Hilaire](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786138083) |

## 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 |


### Handi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handi-talky-commander/id6786154035)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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