# APRS pro Ultimate vs Packet Commander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packet Commander at 100% against APRS pro Ultimate's 9%. Packet Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9). APRS pro Ultimate's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APRS pro Ultimate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of APRS pro Ultimate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packet Commander's.

## The numbers

| Metric | APRS pro Ultimate | Packet Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802/reviews) | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) |

## 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 |


### Packet Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365)

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

**Highlights:** Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBS, Classic color themes and adjustable layout, YAPP protocol support for file transfers, Location-aware digipeater routing, Seamless iCloud sync, Over-the-air traffic decoding, Auto-discovery of TNCs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APRS pro Ultimate free?

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

### Is Packet Commander free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APRS pro Ultimate or Packet Commander?

Packet Commander is rated higher. APRS pro Ultimate averages 1.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Packet Commander averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do APRS pro Ultimate or Packet Commander have ads?

Neither APRS pro Ultimate nor Packet Commander shows ads.

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