# RST Scope vs 705 Remote

The clearest difference is rating: RST Scope at 5.0 against 705 Remote's 3.5. RST Scope also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). 705 Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, 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.

RST Scope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 705 Remote has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RST Scope ships an update every 3 days, 705 Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RST Scope | 705 Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rst-scope/id1550582276/reviews)** | [3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/705-remote/id1551346882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [koji kamogawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488210713) | [Michihiro Ikeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551346884) |

## What reviewers say

### RST Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rst-scope/id1550582276)

This utility app provides spectrum scope and waterfall displays for amateur radio operators. It enhances radios lacking these features by analyzing microphone input, allowing for clear distinction of Morse code and detailed audio frequency visualization.

**Highlights:** Spectrum scope and waterfall display, Morse code distinction via FFT, Adjustable waterfall speed, Adjustable audio input level, Switchable display band (wide/narrow), Display pause function, Recording and playback of input sound

**In-app purchases:** none


### 705 Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/705-remote/id1551346882)

Control your IC-705 radio remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust bands, modes, filters, and audio gain. Change frequencies using the dial and monitor signal strength.

**Highlights:** Band switching, Mode switching, Filter switching, AF Gain control, Frequency change via dial, S-meter display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RST Scope free?

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

### Is 705 Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RST Scope or 705 Remote?

RST Scope is rated higher. RST Scope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 705 Remote averages 3.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do RST Scope or 705 Remote have ads?

RST Scope shows ads; 705 Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, RST Scope or 705 Remote?

RST Scope ships an update every 3 days, and 705 Remote weekly. Most recently, RST Scope was updated on October 13, 2026 and 705 Remote on October 22, 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.*