# On vs Packet Commander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packet Commander at 100% against On's 50%. Packet Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (48 vs 13). On's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. On asks for nothing beyond the download.

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of On's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packet Commander's.

On ships an update monthly, Packet Commander every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | On | Packet Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-air-net-scraper/id1536271710/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Robson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536271712) | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) |

## 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


### Packet Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365)

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

**Highlights:** Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBS, Classic color themes and adjustable layout, YAPP protocol support for file transfers, Location-aware digipeater routing, Seamless iCloud sync, Over-the-air traffic decoding, Auto-discovery of TNCs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On free?

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

### Is Packet Commander free?

Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, On or Packet Commander?

Packet Commander is rated higher. On averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Packet Commander averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do On or Packet Commander have ads?

Neither On nor Packet Commander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On or Packet Commander?

On ships an update monthly, and Packet Commander every 2 months. Most recently, On was updated on October 24, 2026 and Packet Commander on October 24, 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.*