# HamAlert vs APRS pro Ultimate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HamAlert at 70% against APRS pro Ultimate's 9%. HamAlert also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). APRS pro Ultimate's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APRS pro Ultimate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. HamAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 9% of APRS pro Ultimate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamAlert | APRS pro Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798/reviews)** | [1.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Kasper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200759797) | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) |

## What reviewers say

### HamAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798)

Receive instant push notifications for desired amateur radio contacts. Filter alerts by various criteria like callsign, band, mode, and location. Stay updated on DX spots from multiple sources.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for desired stations, Filter spots by DXCC, callsign, and location, Support for Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, DX cluster, PSK Reporter, Filter by band, mode, and time, Filter by spotter callsign and DXCC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### APRS pro Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802)

This app provides real-time APRS network access for ham radio operators. It allows users to track stations, find repeaters, and broadcast their location and status, with options for both internet and direct radio connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time APRS network access, Map-based station tracking, Built-in TNC audiomodem, Broadcast location and status, Search for repeaters and nodes, Chat with other ham operators, Dynamic symbol changes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| D-Star Repeaters List - Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Receive messages while offline - 1 Year Subscription | $4.49 | per year |
| Change My Symbol based on speed | $7.99 | per year |
| Enable APRS TX - 1 Year Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Delorme inReach to APRS - 1 Year Subscription | $13.49 | per year |
| SPOT Satellite to APRS - 1 Year Subscription | $13.49 | per year |
| Enable APRS TX - Lifetime | $15.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features - Lifetime | $42.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamAlert free?

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

### Is APRS pro Ultimate free?

APRS pro Ultimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HamAlert or APRS pro Ultimate?

HamAlert is rated higher. HamAlert averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while APRS pro Ultimate averages 1.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do HamAlert or APRS pro Ultimate have ads?

Neither HamAlert nor APRS pro Ultimate shows ads.

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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.*