# RS vs APRS pro Ultimate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RS at none against APRS pro Ultimate's 8. RS also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 19). APRS pro Ultimate's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APRS pro Ultimate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. RS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for RS against 1.9 for APRS pro Ultimate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of RS's written reviews are positive against 9% of APRS pro Ultimate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | APRS pro Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews) | [1.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **14.7% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) |

## What reviewers say

### RS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632)

Control compatible transceivers, share voice and pictures, and view station locations on a map. Access received station information, send text messages, and manage call sign and repeater lists. Customize transceiver and application settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Transceiver DR functions, Send and receive voice and pictures, Map repeater and station locations, Read and edit received station information, Send and receive text messages, Manage call sign and repeater lists, Import/Export data

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with IC-705
- 👍 Works with ID-52
- 👍 Map feature useful
- 👍 Past contacts visible
- 👍 Quick bug fixes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on map screen
- 🐛 Crashes when sending photos
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Not connecting to ID-52
- 🐛 Not connecting to iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using map function
- App crashes on map screen
- App closes when opening map
- Not staying connected to the app
- Connection unsuccessful error message

**Requested features**

- Add support for ID-5100
- Add support for ID-51A Plus 2
- Add support for ID-50
- Add support for IC-705
- Improve repeater list


### APRS pro Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802)

This app provides real-time APRS network access for ham radio operators. It allows users to track stations, find repeaters, and broadcast their location and status, with options for both internet and direct radio connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time APRS network access, Map-based station tracking, Built-in TNC audiomodem, Broadcast location and status, Search for repeaters and nodes, Chat with other ham operators, Dynamic symbol changes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| D-Star Repeaters List - Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Receive messages while offline - 1 Year Subscription | $4.49 | per year |
| Change My Symbol based on speed | $7.99 | per year |
| Enable APRS TX - 1 Year Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Delorme inReach to APRS - 1 Year Subscription | $13.49 | per year |
| SPOT Satellite to APRS - 1 Year Subscription | $13.49 | per year |
| Enable APRS TX - Lifetime | $15.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features - Lifetime | $42.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is APRS pro Ultimate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RS or APRS pro Ultimate?

RS and APRS pro Ultimate are both rated 1.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 76 and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do RS or APRS pro Ultimate have ads?

Neither RS nor APRS pro Ultimate shows ads.

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