# AntScope vs RepeaterPhone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RepeaterPhone at 71% against AntScope's 23%. RepeaterPhone also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). AntScope's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

AntScope is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RepeaterPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of AntScope's written reviews are positive against 71% of RepeaterPhone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AntScope | RepeaterPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antscope/id1502248595/reviews) | **[4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502248594) | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) |

## What reviewers say

### AntScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antscope/id1502248595)

Connect your RigExpert antenna analyzer to your smartphone for detailed antenna system analysis. Visualize SWR and Smith charts, and view all parameters in one place.

**Highlights:** Connects to RigExpert analyzers via BLE, SWR chart visualization, Smith chart visualization, All parameters mode, Supports RigExpert Stick 230 BLE

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### RepeaterPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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 AntScope free?

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

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AntScope or RepeaterPhone?

RepeaterPhone is rated higher. AntScope averages 2.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.

### Do AntScope or RepeaterPhone have ads?

Neither AntScope nor RepeaterPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AntScope or RepeaterPhone?

AntScope ships an update every 2 months, and RepeaterPhone every 2 months. Most recently, AntScope was updated on November 7, 2026 and RepeaterPhone on November 3, 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.*