# iSHORT vs FT8 Hero Remote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iSHORT at 9.0 against FT8 Hero Remote's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iSHORT | FT8 Hero Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft8-hero-remote/id6817018020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/355542146) | [iDream Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/374442091) |

## What reviewers say

### iSHORT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishort/id1489223302)

**In-app purchases:** none


### FT8 Hero Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ft8-hero-remote/id6817018020)

Control your FT8 radio station remotely from your iPhone or iPad. See decoded stations, manage calls, and log contacts from anywhere, ensuring your radio stays safely in your shack. Requires a paired desktop application.

**Highlights:** Remote radio operation, Live decoded station display, Initiate CQ calls, Respond to CQ calls, Band and mode selection, Log QSO confirmation, Live waterfall display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSHORT free?

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

### Is FT8 Hero Remote free?

FT8 Hero Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iSHORT or FT8 Hero Remote have ads?

Neither iSHORT nor FT8 Hero Remote 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.*