BS HT vs iFTx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BS HT
This application allows users to connect with and manage their BS Intercom devices. It facilitates sharing and viewing the real-time location of teammates using APRS technology. Please note that related equipment is required for the software to function.
- Connect to BS Intercom
- Manage BS Intercom
- Share teammate location
- View teammate location
- APRS location tracking
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Connect and Manage your BS Intercom Share and view the location of teammates via APRS Note: You need related equipment before this software can work
iFTx
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.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFTx at 72% against BS HT's 25%. iFTx also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.4) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). BS HT's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
BS HT is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BS HT's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's.
BS HT ships an update every 3 months, iFTx every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | BS HT | iFTx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (55 ratings) | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #92 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 德王 杨 | Christoph Nadig |
Customer experience
BS HT
iFTx
In-app purchases
BS HT
No in-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
