Comparison

RS vs 705 Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RS

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
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Functional overview of the application DR functions You can use some transceiver’s DR functions. Share pictures Send and receive voice and pictures. Map See the location of repeater sites or other stations on a map using received position data, or your transceiver’s repeater list. Automatically set the transceiver’s “FROM” and “TO” fields by tapping a repeater site or a station on the map. Receive History In the DV mode, read and edit the received station’s information. Download additional information from an Internet database, such as QRZ.com or APRS.fi. Text messaging Send and receive text messages. Call Sign list Edit call signs and names used in the DR function. Also, you can add a call sign and a name in the Call Sign list. Repeater list See the detailed data entered in the Repeater list. Transceiver settings Change some of the transceiver’s function settings. Application settings Select application software settings. Import Import a Repeater list or a Call Sign list. Export Export a Repeater list, a Call Sign list, or Receive History. See the transceiver’s instruction manual for details. The instruction manual can be downloaded from the ICOM web site. Device requirements The RS-MS1I operating requirements are as follows: iOS16 or later Usable transceivers (As of May 2026) - ID-4100A/E + Bluetooth unit (UT-137) - ID-52A or ID-52E *1 - ID-52A PLUS or ID-52E PLUS *2 - ID-5200A or ID-5200E *3 - IC-705 *4 *1 Supported in RS-MS1I Ver.1.1.0 or later. *2 Supported in RS-MS1I Ver.1.3.0 or later. *3 Supported in RS-MS1I Ver.1.4.0 or later. *4 Supported in RS-MS1I Ver.1.2.0 or later. Preparation To use the RS-MS1I with a supported transceiver, you need an optional Bluetooth unit. See your transceiver’s instruction manual for details. Transceiver’s settings Set the following functions as shown below to use the RS-MS1I. [Function] > [CI-V] > [CI-V Transceive]: ON [Bluetooth Set] > [Data Device Set] > [Serial Port Function]: CI-V (Echo back OFF) Note: - The RS-MS1I may not work with all iPhones or iPads, even if they are one of the tested devices. This is because an application program on your device may conflict with the RS-MS1I. - The RS-MS1I may not be used, depending on the OS version, installed application, and so on. - Bluetooth LE is used for the connection with the transceiver, so there may be a time delay between the transceiver’s operation and the display on the iPhone or iPad. - When sending or receiving pictures using “FAST mode,” the headset audio will be temporarily interrupted because of the transceiver’s Bluetooth unit limitations. - You may need to connect to the Internet through a Wireless LAN, an LTE network or a 5G network for some functions. - The RS-MS1I supports only portrait orientation with the iPhone. It does not support Auto Rotate. However, landscape orientation and Auto Rotate are supported with the iPad.

About

705 Remote

Control your IC-705 radio remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust bands, modes, filters, and audio gain. Change frequencies using the dial and monitor signal strength.

Highlights
  • Band switching
  • Mode switching
  • Filter switching
  • AF Gain control
  • Frequency change via dial
  • S-meter display
Features
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This is an unofficial app for remote control of the IC-705 via Bluetooth. Function - Band switching - Mode switching - Filter switching - AF Gain, Squelch control - Frequency change by dialing - S-meter display - Step switching for frequency change - Switching the destination CI-V address Tips. - Change frequency if you tap dial (left / right, up / down). - Change frequency while you tap and hold dial (left / right, up / down) Other - We are not responsible for any damage caused by the use of this application.

Screenshots

RS4 screens
705 Remote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 705 Remote at 64% against RS's 16%. 705 Remote also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). RS's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 20). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

705 Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of RS's written reviews are positive against 64% of 705 Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RS ships an update every 8 months, 705 Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RS versus 705 Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRS705 Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (75 ratings)3.4 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICOM INCORPORATEDMichihiro Ikeda

Customer experience

RS

All ratings74 ratings
Positive18.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative73.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive15.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative78.1%

705 Remote

All ratings20 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative24.0%

Bugs and requests

RS

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • 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
Show 24 more
  • Bluetooth pairing not working
  • Connects and immediately disconnects
  • Does not download full repeater list
  • Bluetooth connection fails
  • App crashes when selecting a picture to send
  • Photo import force closes app
  • App bombing out when trying to add a photo
  • Attempting to transfer photos crashes every time
  • Cannot get app to pair
  • App sees radio but won't connect
  • App won't connect
  • Cannot connect app to iPhone
  • ID-52A not pairing
  • App instantly sees device but fails to connect
  • Bluetooth connection does not happen
  • App crashes trying to share photo
  • App picture send capability is INOP
  • App force closes / crashes on photo import
  • Cannot get it to connect on either device
  • App doesn't work with ICOM ID-5100
  • App doesn't work with 4100 on iOS 15
  • App doesn't work with iPhone 6s+
  • Bluetooth connection does not happen after lengthy labours
  • App has not been updated in almost a year

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Import repeater lists via Files/OneDrive/Dropbox
  • Serial port support via USB
  • Add support for ID-4100A with BT module
  • Add support for IC-2820
  • Update for iOS 15
  • Update for iOS 16
  • Update for iOS 18

705 Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RS

No in-app purchases

None

705 Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RS free?
RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 705 Remote free?
705 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RS or 705 Remote?
705 Remote is rated higher. RS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while 705 Remote averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.
Do RS or 705 Remote have ads?
Neither RS nor 705 Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RS or 705 Remote?
RS ships an update every 8 months, and 705 Remote weekly. Most recently, RS was updated on September 26, 2026 and 705 Remote on September 20, 2026.

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