# RS vs HeatNext

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RS at none against HeatNext's 1. HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeatNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.90 per year. RS asks for nothing beyond the download.

RS ships an update every 8 months, HeatNext every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | HeatNext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **77** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Nomnio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440372439) |

## 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


### HeatNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatnext/id1440372440)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Package | $22.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

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

### Is HeatNext free?

HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RS or HeatNext have ads?

Neither RS nor HeatNext shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RS or HeatNext?

RS ships an update every 8 months, and HeatNext every 5 weeks. Most recently, RS was updated on November 6, 2026 and HeatNext on November 6, 2026.

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