# On vs Pips!

The clearest difference is rating: Pips! at 5.0 against On's 4.4. On's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pips! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. On asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pips! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: On has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

On ships an update monthly, Pips! every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On | Pips! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-air-net-scraper/id1536271710/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips/id1603871264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Robson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536271712) | [Jason Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603871266) |

## What reviewers say

### On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-air-net-scraper/id1536271710)

This tool assists amateur radio operators with managing on-air nets and check-ins. It offers real-time messaging, email integration, and detailed operator information retrieval. The app supports multiple simultaneous sessions and configurable displays for efficient communication and tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time net check-in tracking, Instant messaging (AIM) sessions, Integrated email client, Configurable information displays, QRZ/QRZCQ call sign lookup, WebSDR audio streaming, QRZ Logbook integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pips!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips/id1603871264)

Generate custom tone sequences for time synchronization, inspired by global broadcast signals. Control frequency, duration, and volume to create unique 'pips' for personal or professional use. Includes presets from international broadcasters.

**Highlights:** Build custom pip sequences, Control frequency, duration, and volume, Use built-in presets, Recreate historical time signals, Generate new tone combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On free?

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

### Is Pips! free?

Pips! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, On or Pips!?

Pips! is rated higher. On averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Pips! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do On or Pips! have ads?

Neither On nor Pips! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On or Pips!?

On ships an update monthly, and Pips! every 25 months. Most recently, On was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pips! on September 30, 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.*