# RS vs ClearNode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearNode at 100% against RS's 19%. ClearNode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (32 vs 4). RS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of RS's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearNode's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | ClearNode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-r30i/id1418395444/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Gerry Filby](https://appshunter.io/developer/962195315) |

## What reviewers say

### RS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-r30i/id1418395444)

Control and adjust settings for the ICOM Wideband Handy Receiver IC-R30 remotely. View receiver settings directly from your iPhone or iPad. Requires iOS 9.0 or later and a compatible receiver.

**Highlights:** Remote operation of IC-R30 receiver, Change receiver settings, Check receiver settings, iPhone and iPad compatibility, Bluetooth LE connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClearNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334)

This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentials, Control radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume), Connect/disconnect from remote nodes, Catalog and search active node lists, Monitor and control multiple devices, Play delayed audio streams, Power down or reboot device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ClearNode averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do RS or ClearNode have ads?

Neither RS nor ClearNode shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*