# RS vs HFpager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HFpager at 71% against RS's 16%. HFpager also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). RS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HFpager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. RS asks for nothing beyond the download.

HFpager holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RS has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of RS's written reviews are positive against 71% of HFpager's.

RS ships an update every 8 months, HFpager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | HFpager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Dmitry Likhtarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/428797499) |

## 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


### HFpager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365)

This utility app enables the exchange of short text messages through audio and radio channels using IFSK modulation. It offers basic reception and transmission functions for free, with a subscription unlocking all features and removing ads.

**Highlights:** IFSK modulation for audio messaging, Send and receive short text messages, Utilizes audio and radio channels, Basic functions free, Subscription removes restrictions and ads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка 12 месяцев | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

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

### Is HFpager free?

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

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

HFpager is rated higher. RS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while HFpager averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RS or HFpager have ads?

HFpager shows ads; RS does not.

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

RS ships an update every 8 months, and HFpager every 3 months. Most recently, RS was updated on September 26, 2026 and HFpager on June 4, 2026.

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