# APRS pro Ultimate vs iFTx

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFTx at 72% against APRS pro Ultimate's 9%. iFTx also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). APRS pro Ultimate's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

APRS pro Ultimate is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. APRS pro Ultimate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. iFTx asks for nothing beyond the download.

iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of APRS pro Ultimate's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's.

## The numbers

| Metric | APRS pro Ultimate | iFTx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802/reviews) | **[4.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iftx/id6446093115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) | [Christoph Nadig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275170431) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### iFTx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iftx/id6446093115)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.

**Highlights:** FT8 and FT4 digital modes, Portable digital communication, Global operator connections, User-friendly interface, Integrated QSO logging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APRS pro Ultimate free?

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

### Is iFTx free?

iFTx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

iFTx is rated higher. APRS pro Ultimate averages 1.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while iFTx averages 4.2 from 70 ratings.

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

Neither APRS pro Ultimate nor iFTx 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.*