RST 599 vs Apiara
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RST 599
This application simulates amateur radio CW QSOs with realistic call signs, signal levels, and CW speeds. It supports various QSO styles, including contest and rubber stamp types, with adjustable settings for a personalized training experience.
- Multiple QSO styles supported
- Realistic signal meter
- Spectrum scope display
- Adjustable CW speed and call sign
- Pile-up simulation
- QRN presence toggle
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This app is a real CW QSO simulator for Amateur Radio. "599BK type QSO", "Rubber stamp type QSO" and "Contest type QSO" are supported. In addition, the call sign, signal level, CW speed, etc. that occur differ for each QSO in order to achieve realism. Furthermore, the call sign and CW speed of your own station that issues CQ can be set arbitrarily. 【Characteristic】 1. "599BK","Rubber Stamp"and "AADX Contest" style support. 2.RIT functions support. 3.Realistic signal meter according to audio signal level. 4.Status display showing TX / RX operation. 5.Pile-up supported by 100QSOs/200QSOs (Try Press Class button) 6.The spectrum scope display 【Other features】 1. Function to select the number of QSOs to communicate (5, 20) 2.A function to select the presence or absence (ON / OFF) of QRN 3. Function to select the call area from JA, W/W 4.Easy mode support function (constant pitch / volume) 5.Supported the Rubber Stamp training mode. 6.Supported the ESC button for escaping from the long TX/RX. 7.Supported the Score Clear button of your Hi-Score Data. 8.Support the capture function of Hi-Score dialog.(Does not work on Easy mode.) Supported keyboard input from Apple Silicon Mac. (Not compatible with iOS) [Support Key] A-Z, 0-9, / Enter:return ESC:esc BS:delete CQ:UpArrow AGN:DownArrow TU:[ LEFT:LeftArrow RIGHT:RightArrow
Apiara
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Apiara — Beekeeping, Beautifully Organized Whether you care for two backyard hives or dozens across multiple yards, Apiara keeps your records organized and close at hand—so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time with your bees. CAPTURE EVERY INSPECTION Record queen sightings, brood patterns, temperament, food stores, hive space, and more while you are at the hive. Add photos of frames and comb or record a voice note when your hands are full. Every detail stays with the right colony. PLAN THE NEXT VISIT Schedule follow-up inspections, swarm checks, and treatment windows. Update plans as conditions change, with reminders kept in sync with your latest schedule. TRACK COLONY HEALTH Record Varroa mite counts and follow trends throughout the season. Maintain queen and requeening histories, including queen lineage, and receive helpful aging-queen indicators. Treatment records include withdrawal periods so you can see when honey supers may safely return. RECORD YOUR HARVEST Track honey harvests by hive or apiary in pounds or kilograms. Export reports as spreadsheets when it is time to review the season or share your records. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Apiara is local-first and works offline, including at out-yards without a reliable signal. No account is required to begin recording your bees. GO PRO WHEN YOU ARE READY Eligible new subscribers can try Apiara Pro free for 7 days, then choose a monthly or annual plan. Apiara Pro includes: • Expanded cloud sync across devices • Backup for records, photos, and voice notes • Shared apiaries for partners, mentors, or team members • Queen-lineage tools • A web companion for big-screen planning and recordkeeping Subscription options, eligibility, and pricing are shown before purchase. Subscriptions are managed through your App Store account. The free plan remains available if you choose not to subscribe. WHY BEEKEEPERS CHOOSE APIARA • Inspections, notes, photos, and voice memos in one place • Reminders for inspections, swarm checks, and treatments • Varroa trends, treatment history, and withdrawal tracking • Queen history, requeening records, and lineage tools • Harvest tracking with spreadsheet exports • Offline-ready records for work in the field • Optional cloud backup, multi-device sync, and sharing with Pro • Available in English and Spanish Have an idea that could make Apiara better? Send feedback or feature suggestions from Settings and help shape what comes next. From your first hive to your busiest honey flow, Apiara grows with your beekeeping. Download Apiara and give every colony the attention it deserves. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Apiara at none against RST 599's shown. Apiara also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). RST 599's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RST 599 ships an update every 2 months, Apiara every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RST 599 | Apiara |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | koji kamogawa | Garst Peterson |
In-app purchases
RST 599
No in-app purchases
Apiara
No in-app purchases









