Comparison

RS vs ClearNode

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

Head to head
About

RS

Create, edit, and manage waypoints and flight plans on a map. Instantly set destinations and import/export data from GPX and FPL files. Save and load your flight data for future use.

Highlights
  • Waypoint creation and editing
  • Flight plan creation and editing
  • Direct-to destination setting
  • GPX/FPL file import
  • Save and load flight data
Features
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[Function overview] ・Waypoint You can create waypoints on the map and edit their name, type, location, and so on. ・Flight plan You can create and edit flight plans by linking waypoints on the map. ・Direct To You can instantly send any waypoint or location on the map to the transceiver as a destination with only a few taps. ・Import You can import waypoints or flight plans from GPX and FPL files. ・Save / Load You can save and load waypoint and flight plan data for various purposes. [Compatible transceivers] IC-A25N/IC-A25NE Note: - The RS-AERO1I may not work with all iPhones or iPads. - The RS-AERO1I may not work, depending on the OS version or other installed application. - Bluetooth LE is used for the connection to the transceiver, so it may take time to complete data transfer. - Transferring data while talking through the transceiver may cause data transfer failure. - You need an Internet connection to use some functions.

About

ClearNode

This app provides remote control and configuration for ClearNode devices, enabling users to manage radio parameters, connect to nodes, and monitor audio streams. It supports multiple devices and offers features like IP address display and device reboot.

Highlights
  • Remote node and server connection
  • Radio parameter control (Tx/Rx, CTCSS, Squelch)
  • Node catalog and search
  • Delayed audio stream playback
  • IP address detection
  • Multi-device monitoring
Features
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The ClearNode App allows you to: - Set up your ClearNode with your AllStar, Echolink and DMR credentials and settings - Configure important parameters for Asterisk and USB Audio - Connect and disconnect your ClearNode device from remote nodes and servers - Keep a catalog of the nodes you have connected to - Search the AllStar, Echolink and DMR active node lists - Control the integrated radio: Tx/Rx frequency, CTCSS codes, Squelch, Volume, Emphasis, High Pass and Low Pass, bandwidth - Power down or reboot your ClearNode Device - Play a delayed stream (~20 sec) of the audio traffic on your ClearNode (Tx and Rx), also play the stream to your public Broadcastify account - The ClearNode App detects and displays your ClearNode's current IP Addresses - If you have multiple ClearNode devices you can monitor and control them all from a single ClearNode Mobile App This application is a support/remote control utility for ClearNode devices built by Gerry Filby/W6WNG.

Screenshots

RS4 screens
ClearNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearNode at 93% against RS's 4%. ClearNode also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months). RS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of RS's written reviews are positive against 93% of ClearNode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RS ships an update every 34 months, ClearNode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RS versus ClearNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSClearNode
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (19 ratings)4.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.8% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1933 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICOM INCORPORATEDGerry Filby

Customer experience

RS

All ratings19 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive3.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative88.5%

ClearNode

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

RS

No in-app purchases

None

ClearNode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RS free?
RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearNode free?
ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RS or ClearNode?
ClearNode is rated higher. RS averages 1.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ClearNode averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.
Do RS or ClearNode have ads?
Neither RS nor ClearNode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RS or ClearNode?
RS ships an update every 34 months, and ClearNode every 3 weeks. Most recently, RS was updated on November 2, 2026 and ClearNode on November 6, 2026.

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