# RS vs BS HT

The clearest difference is rating: BS HT at 2.4 against RS's 1.9. BS HT also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 15%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BS HT holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of RS's written reviews are positive against 25% of BS HT's.

RS ships an update every 8 months, BS HT every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | BS HT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews) | **[2.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bs-ht/id1402596407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | **24.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [德王 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039292801) |

## 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


### BS HT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bs-ht/id1402596407)

This application allows users to connect with and manage their BS Intercom devices. It facilitates sharing and viewing the real-time location of teammates using APRS technology. Please note that related equipment is required for the software to function.

**Highlights:** Connect to BS Intercom, Manage BS Intercom, Share teammate location, View teammate location, APRS location tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

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

### Is BS HT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RS or BS HT?

BS HT is rated higher. RS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while BS HT averages 2.4 from 55 ratings.

### Do RS or BS HT have ads?

Neither RS nor BS HT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RS or BS HT?

RS ships an update every 8 months, and BS HT every 3 months. Most recently, RS was updated on November 6, 2026 and BS HT on November 6, 2026.

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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.*