Comparison

RF Path vs AWS WickrGov

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

Head to head
About

RF Path

Calculate radio frequency propagation loss using various models like Irregular Terrain, Okumura-Hata, and COST-231. Supports area and point-to-point predictions, with results exportable via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Multiple propagation models (Irregular Terrain, Okumura-Hata, COST-231)
  • Area Prediction mode
  • Point-to-Point prediction mode
  • Elevation profile display
  • Results export (CSV)
  • Save to iCloud
  • Share to social media
Features
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RF Path provides propagation loss calculations for radio frequencies (RF) between 20 MHz and 20 GHz using either the Irregular Terrain model, Okumura-Hata model, COST-231 Hata Extension model, or the COST-231 Walfish-Ikegami model. The calculations are based on both electromagnetic theory and the statistical analysis of terrain characteristics to calculate the degradation of the RF wave as a function of distance and the variability of the RF wave with respect to time and space. The Irregular Terrain Model has two different prediction models. One is the Area Prediction mode which calculates propagation losses over an area where the exact terrain parameters are not known, but approximated using terrain roughness, environmental parameters and statistical parameters. The second is a point-to-point mode where specific latitude/longitude pair values are entered for both transmitter and receiver. Environmental parameters and statistical parameters are also used in this prediction mode. The results may be saved to iCloud, emailed, or posted to Facebook or Twitter. The results are in CSV format. In the Area Prediction mode a table along with a graph shows the path loss over the distance entered into the settings. The graph is viewed by rotating the device once the results table is shown. In the Point-To-Point Prediction mode a table along with a graph shows the path loss and elevation profile of the RF path.

About

AWS WickrGov

This secure communication service offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, calling, and file sharing for organizations. It operates within a U.S. government-compliant cloud environment, ensuring adherence to strict security and regulatory requirements for sensitive data.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Secure messaging (up to 500 users)
  • Audio and video calling (up to 100 attendees)
  • Screen sharing (up to 500 participants)
  • File sharing (up to 5GB)
  • Configurable ephemeral messaging
Features
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AWS WickrGov is a secure communications service that helps public and commercial organizations collaborate across messaging, calling, file sharing, and screen sharing with end-to-end encryption within the AWS GovCloud U.S.-West Region. AWS GovCloud is designed to host sensitive data, regulated workloads, and address the most stringent U.S. government security and compliance requirements. AWS WickrGov collaboration offerings: • Runs in AWS GovCloud U.S-West Region, operated by U.S. personnel • Enables adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) • One-on-one or group messaging: Securely chat with up to 500 Wickr users in a room • Audio and video calling: Hold conference calls with up to 100 attendees • Screen sharing and broadcasting: Present with up to 500 participants • File sharing and saving: Transfer files up to 5GB with unlimited storage • Configurable ephemeral messaging: Control expiration and burn-on-read timers AWS WickrGov provides a secure platform for public sector organizations and teams to help manage their sensitive communications.

Screenshots

RF Path4 screens
AWS WickrGov4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RF Path at 50% against AWS WickrGov's 2%. RF Path also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.3) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). AWS WickrGov's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On 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

AWS WickrGov is free to download; RF Path costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RF Path holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AWS WickrGov has 186 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RF Path's written reviews are positive against 2% of AWS WickrGov's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF Path ships an update every 5 months, AWS WickrGov monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
RF Path versus AWS WickrGov: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF PathAWS WickrGov
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better1.3 (186 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better2.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4186 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB173 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTom DohertyWickr, LLC

Customer experience

RF Path

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

AWS WickrGov

All ratings186 ratings
Positive5.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative92.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative92.9%

In-app purchases

None

RF Path

No in-app purchases

None

AWS WickrGov

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF Path free?
RF Path costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AWS WickrGov free?
AWS WickrGov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RF Path or AWS WickrGov?
RF Path is rated higher. RF Path averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AWS WickrGov averages 1.3 from 186 ratings.
Do RF Path or AWS WickrGov have ads?
Neither RF Path nor AWS WickrGov shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF Path or AWS WickrGov?
RF Path ships an update every 5 months, and AWS WickrGov monthly. Most recently, RF Path was updated on September 21, 2026 and AWS WickrGov on September 30, 2026.

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