# RS vs Walkie Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: Walkie Cloud at 5.0 against RS's 1.9. RS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walkie Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walkie Cloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 20 respectively.

RS ships an update every 8 months, Walkie Cloud every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | Walkie Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkie-cloud/id6444218560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## 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


### Walkie Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkie-cloud/id6444218560)

Communicate instantly with others using voice over the internet. Join or create channels to talk with friends or groups. This service offers a simple way to have real-time conversations.

**Highlights:** Peer-to-peer voice communication, Join or create voice channels, Real-time voice conversations, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

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

### Is Walkie Cloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RS or Walkie Cloud?

Walkie Cloud is rated higher. RS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Walkie Cloud averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do RS or Walkie Cloud have ads?

Walkie Cloud shows ads; RS does not.

### Which is updated more often, RS or Walkie Cloud?

RS ships an update every 8 months, and Walkie Cloud every 13 months. Most recently, RS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Walkie Cloud on October 27, 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.*