# RS vs ClearNode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearNode at 100% against RS's 16%. ClearNode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). RS's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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.

ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of RS's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearNode's.

RS ships an update every 8 months, ClearNode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | ClearNode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Gerry Filby](https://appshunter.io/developer/962195315) |

## 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


### ClearNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334)

This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentials, Control radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume), Connect/disconnect from remote nodes, Catalog and search active node lists, Monitor and control multiple devices, Play delayed audio streams, Power down or reboot device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

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

### Is ClearNode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RS or ClearNode?

ClearNode is rated higher. RS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while ClearNode averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do RS or ClearNode have ads?

Neither RS nor ClearNode shows ads.

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

RS ships an update every 8 months, and ClearNode every 2 weeks. Most recently, RS was updated on September 22, 2026 and ClearNode on August 29, 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.*