# RS vs Packet Commander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packet Commander at 100% against RS's 19%. Packet Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (48 vs 5). RS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. RS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 48 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Packet Commander's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | Packet Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-r30i/id1418395444/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) |

## 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


### Packet Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365)

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

**Highlights:** Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBS, Classic color themes and adjustable layout, YAPP protocol support for file transfers, Location-aware digipeater routing, Seamless iCloud sync, Over-the-air traffic decoding, Auto-discovery of TNCs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Packet Commander free?

Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RS or Packet Commander?

Packet Commander is rated higher. RS averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Packet Commander averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do RS or Packet Commander have ads?

Neither RS nor Packet Commander 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.*