Comparison

Mobilinkd Config App vs Packet Commander

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

Head to head
About

Mobilinkd Config App

Configure your Mobilinkd TNC3 packet radio modem. Adjust audio settings, PTT signaling, power, and KISS parameters for optimal packet radio communication.

Highlights
  • Audio input/output gain adjustment
  • PTT signaling configuration
  • Power settings
  • KISS parameter setup
  • Packet radio modem configuration
Features
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This app is used to configure the Mobilinkd TNC3 packet radio modem. Adjust audio input and output gain, PTT signalling to match your radio, power configuration and KISS parameters for packet radio.

About

Packet Commander

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
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Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience for packet radio to your iPhone or iPad. Try it free. The download includes 5 full connection sessions so you can explore the features and confirm compatibility before purchasing. After that, a purchase is required to continue connecting. Note: An amateur radio license is required to operate on the air. Powerful Terminal • Full-screen terminal for interacting with packet nodes and BBS over amateur radio • Classic color themes inspired by iconic computers • Adjustable fonts and layout for readability and screen efficiency • YAPP protocol support for file transfers • Dictation-ready for composing messages hands-free • Smart filename selection — double tap to highlight and copy Smarter Packet Connections • Location-aware digipeater routing: automatically recalls the last-used path at each location • Seamless iCloud sync for nodes and digipeaters across all your devices • Compatible with popular packet node software including BPQ32, URONode, and others Over-the-Air Monitor Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format. • Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for • Search by address or content • Export the log to a file for later analysis Works with the Gear You Love • Auto-discovery of Bluetooth and TCP TNCs, including Dire Wolf on DigiPi • Automatic frequency set/restore on supported radios • Built-in, high-performance 1200 baud AFSK software modem • Optimized for VHF/UHF packet at both 1200 and 9600 baud Compatible with the Following Radios and TNCs: Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios) · BTECH UV-PRO, UV-50PRO · VERO VR-N76, VR-N7600 · RADIODITY GA-5WB, DB50-B · Kenwood TH-D74*, TH-D75* · PicoAPRS V4 *Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter Portable KISS TNCs · Mobilinkd TNC3, TNC4 · LiNK500 TNC · DigiPi · Dire Wolf Software TNC Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem) · Digirig Lite · Digirig VOX PTT Cable · AIOC (All-In-One Cable) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mobilinkd Config App1 screens
Packet Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobilinkd Config App at none against Packet Commander's 2. Mobilinkd Config App also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.2). Packet Commander's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Mobilinkd Config App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 48 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobilinkd Config App ships an update every 12 months, Packet Commander every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobilinkd Config App versus Packet Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilinkd Config AppPacket Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)4.9 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings748 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob RiggsIsland Magic Co.

Customer experience

Mobilinkd Config App

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Packet Commander

All ratings44 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobilinkd Config App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Packet Commander

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$24.99

Questions

Is Mobilinkd Config App free?
Mobilinkd Config App 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, Mobilinkd Config App or Packet Commander?
Packet Commander is rated higher. Mobilinkd Config App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Packet Commander averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.
Do Mobilinkd Config App or Packet Commander have ads?
Neither Mobilinkd Config App nor Packet Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobilinkd Config App or Packet Commander?
Mobilinkd Config App ships an update every 12 months, and Packet Commander every 2 months. Most recently, Mobilinkd Config App was updated on November 2, 2026 and Packet Commander on November 4, 2026.

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