Comparison

APRS pro Ultimate vs DigiDecoder

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

Head to head
About

APRS pro Ultimate

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
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Receiving APRS is 100% free. Only TX is paid. Since APRS pro has been released, the popular hamradio network changed forever. This app has exciting features and a unique user interface because it was strictly designed for the most demanding hams only. Unlike other APRS apps, you can swipe your fingers along the map and find what’s happening in remote areas across the globe, in real time! With its built-in 300/1200 baud TNC audiomodem, you can optionally connect your iPhone directly to a HF or VHF Radio and work APRS (TX/RX) without cellular coverage. If you don't have a radio, the app will use the APRS-IS via internet, or you can use both systems simultaneously and gate RF traffic to IS, giving your contribution to the APRS-IS network. A digipeater is also included. Search remote stations, find local analogue and D-STAR repeaters, modes and frequencies, echolink nodes, ham swap events, ham fests and shops and eventually weather reports. The richness of the information is so vast that even hams who didn't appreciate doing APRS just became fans of APRS pro. Broadcast your own beacon! Send your location, speed, altitude, course, iPhone battery voltage and status, GPS signal quality and your own customizable text to the APRS network (including aprs.fi and findu.com) even when the app is running in background (it will drain less than 2% of your battery level every hour when running in background as the GPS will be turned ON only every ten minutes - with built in TNC switched off). If your device is charging, then the app will increase the transmission rate automatically. The innovative and robust software design lets the app running for days, weeks, even monhts either in foreground or background without ever stopping. APRSpro is a living app, just like the symbols of your beacon. If you are stopped you can "be" a "Cellphone", or a "Ham Operator". But if you start moving, the app will dinamically change your symbol to a "Car", or to a "Truck", even better, to an "RV". You are in full control, so you are the one who decides. When driving, look for the best route by watching the native Live Traffic information displayed on the map. Decide if you want to see POI (Points of Interest), buildings, trails, callsign labels and compass. Disable the native screen saver for a "Always ON" smooth operation. You can easily chat with other hams around the world, via the APRS network, as if you were just sending text messages. Our server will retrieve your messages and send them to you later even if you were offline. The app will instantly retrieve the remote station’s location address and operator’s name. This is just great to connect to new ham friends while travelling. Then, jusk ask them for the best local atractions. You can also link a SPOT/inReach Satellite tracking device to the APRS Network Check for updates regularly as we will keep adding advanced features very frequently! «Don't miss the excitement of the APRS activity! APRSpro is becoming a legend. Are you already a part of it?» 73, CT1EIZ Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Subscriptions: - D-Star Repeaters List: $0.99/month - Receive Messages while offline: $9.99/yr - SPOT/inReach Satellite to APRS: $14.99/yr - Enable TX: $9.99/year - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: aprspro/privacy.html - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service.

About

DigiDecoder

Decode and encode various ham radio digital modes in real-time. Supports automatic mode recognition, SSTV image transmission, and multiple packet TNC options. Offers a free trial before monthly subscription or lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • Universal digital modes decoder/encoder
  • Automatic mode recognition
  • Real-time animated waterfall display
  • SSTV image encoding and transmission
  • Support for FT8, CW, Packet, and more
  • Bluetooth and network TNC support
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DigiDecoder is a universal ham radio digital modes decoder and encoder. Use the built-in microphone or connect an audio cable directly for better input quality. One app for all the signals! The correct digital mode is automatically recognized and decoded in real time with an animated waterfall display. Quickly encode and send beautiful SSTV images, plus CW, FT8, and Packet messages. Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet are supported as well. Try DigiDecoder free for 7 days. After the trial, continue with an affordable monthly subscription, or unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase (a few months' worth). Nothing is charged during the trial and you can cancel anytime. Currently supported modes (more to come): SSTV: Robot 8 BW - 160×120 Robot 12 BW - 160×120 Robot 24 Color - 160×120 YCrCb Robot 24 BW - 320×240 Robot 36 - 320×240 YCrCb Robot 72 - 320×240 YCrCb Scottie S1 - 320×256 RGB Scottie S2 - 320×256 RGB Scottie DX - 320×256 RGB Martin M1 - 320×256 RGB Martin M2 - 320×256 RGB PD50 - 320×256 YCrCb PD90 - 320×256 YCrCb PD120 - 640×496 YCrCb PD180 - 640×496 YCrCb PD240 - 640×496 YCrCb PD160 - 512×400 YCrCb PD290 - 800×616 YCrCb Packet: AX.25 1200 - AFSK Bell 202, 1200/2200 Hz FX.25 1200 - AX.25 + Reed-Solomon FEC AX.25 300 - AFSK 1600/1800 Hz FX.25 300 - AX.25 300 + Reed-Solomon FEC IL2P 1200 AFSK - Bell 202 + RS FEC IL2P 300 AFSK - 1600/1800 Hz + RS FEC IL2P 300 BPSK - 1500 Hz DBPSK + RS FEC Weak Signal: FT8 - 8-tone GFSK, 15s periods FT4 - 4-tone GFSK, 7.5s periods JS8 - Keyboard-to-keyboard, FT8-based modulation WSPR - 4-FSK beacons, 2 min periods Narrowband: RTTY - 45.45/50/75 Bd CW/Morse - 5-55 WPM Olivia - 8/250, 8/500, 16/500, 16/1000, 32/1000 Voice: RADE - neural OFDM digital voice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

APRS pro Ultimate4 screens
DigiDecoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DigiDecoder at 4.5 against APRS pro Ultimate's 1.9. DigiDecoder also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 9%). APRS pro Ultimate's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. APRS pro Ultimate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and DigiDecoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DigiDecoder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of APRS pro Ultimate's written reviews are positive against 50% of DigiDecoder's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
APRS pro Ultimate versus DigiDecoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPRS pro UltimateDigiDecoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (19 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better8
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperP8G SoftwareLukasz Skierkowski

Customer experience

APRS pro Ultimate

All ratings19 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative73.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative87.0%

DigiDecoder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

APRS pro Ultimate

Subscriptions6
  • D-Star Repeaters List - Monthly Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Receive messages while offline - 1 Year Subscription$4.491 Year
  • Change My Symbol based on speed$7.991 Year
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  • Enable APRS TX - 1 Year Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Delorme inReach to APRS - 1 Year Subscription$13.491 Year
  • SPOT Satellite to APRS - 1 Year Subscription$13.491 Year
One-time2
  • Enable APRS TX - Lifetime$15.99
  • Unlock All Features - Lifetime$42.99
2 purchases

DigiDecoder

Subscriptions1
  • DigiDecoder Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • DigiDecoder Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is APRS pro Ultimate free?
APRS pro Ultimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DigiDecoder free?
DigiDecoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, APRS pro Ultimate or DigiDecoder?
DigiDecoder is rated higher. APRS pro Ultimate averages 1.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while DigiDecoder averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do APRS pro Ultimate or DigiDecoder have ads?
Neither APRS pro Ultimate nor DigiDecoder shows ads.

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