# Deploy Pro vs RepeaterPhone

The clearest difference is price: Deploy Pro at Free against RepeaterPhone's $7.99. Deploy Pro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.0). RepeaterPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Deploy Pro is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Deploy Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RepeaterPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deploy Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 88 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Deploy Pro's written reviews are positive against 71% of RepeaterPhone's.

Deploy Pro ships an update every 3 months, RepeaterPhone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deploy Pro | RepeaterPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deploy-pro/id1477149169/reviews)** | [4.4 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 46 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Ross](https://appshunter.io/developer/651475930) | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) |

## What reviewers say

### Deploy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deploy-pro/id1477149169)

This app provides first responders with essential tools for search and rescue operations. It features a collaborative map for tracking locations and important points, a field reference guide, and a triage counter. Users can also document damage with a built-in camera and take notes.

**Highlights:** Collaborative map with user pins and markers, Categorized map markers (Hazards, Victims, etc.), FEMA-sourced reference guide, Triage counter, Built-in camera for damage reports, Notepad for information storage and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime License | $9.99 | one-time |


### RepeaterPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Push-to-talk interface, EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection, Node directory search, Favorite nodes, Bluetooth headset support, Watch extension control

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 Works well for Allstar and EchoLink
- 👍 Great for travel/remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Volume too low/audio issues
- 🐛 Connection issues with some nodes/networks
- 🐛 App closes when screen locks/in background
- 🐛 Authentication/login failures

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication failed on setup
- App crashes with latest iOS
- iPhone 16 Pro will not connect
- Many Allstar nodes reject connection attempts
- Crashes sometimes, interrupting calls

**Requested features**

- DTMF presets on dial page
- Apple CarPlay integration
- CQ function inclusion
- Organize nodes by location/group chat
- See total people connected before connecting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deploy Pro free?

Deploy Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

RepeaterPhone costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deploy Pro or RepeaterPhone?

Deploy Pro is rated higher. Deploy Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 from 88 ratings.

### Do Deploy Pro or RepeaterPhone have ads?

Neither Deploy Pro nor RepeaterPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deploy Pro or RepeaterPhone?

Deploy Pro ships an update every 3 months, and RepeaterPhone every 2 months. Most recently, Deploy Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and RepeaterPhone on October 17, 2026.

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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.*