RST Scope vs Node Data Entry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RST Scope
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.
- 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
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This is an app for amateur radio operators with a narrow band of audio frequency, spectrum scope & waterfall display. You can get a rich display by microphone inputting the speaker output of a radio that does not have a spectrum scope or waterfall function. The FFT allows you to distinguish between the dot and dash of Morse code. [function] 1. Ability to change the speed of the waterfall 2. Ability to adjust the level of audio input 3. Function to switch the display band between wide and narrow 4. Display pause function (pause / cancel by touching the screen) 5. Function to switch the cross hatch ON / OFF by longTap 6. Frequency resolution is fixed at 40Hz. 7. Function to switch the USB/LSB by Left/Right Swipe 8.Recording/Playback function of Input Sound RST Scope(Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s9RvOFp52g
Node Data Entry
This utility app helps users log and manage node-related work with ease. It allows for entering node identifiers, logging work, and attaching photos, all stored locally on the device without requiring an account.
- Enter and edit node identifiers
- Log work performed on specific nodes
- Attach photos to node logs
- View all entered data within the app
- Maintain records locally on the device
- No account or login required
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Node Data Entry is a utility app designed to help users log and manage node-related work in a simple and organized format. The app allows users to: • Enter and edit node identifiers • Log work performed on specific nodes • Attach photos to node logs • View all entered data directly within the app • Maintain records locally on the device All data entered into the app is immediately visible within the main screens. No account or login is required. The app does not connect to external servers and stores data locally on the user’s device. Node Data Entry is intended for individuals who need a lightweight tool for logging and organizing node-related work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Node Data Entry at none against RST Scope's shown. Node Data Entry also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). RST Scope's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RST Scope against 5.0 for Node Data Entry. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
RST Scope ships an update every 3 days, Node Data Entry every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RST Scope | Node Data Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | koji kamogawa | carlos sifuentez |
Customer experience
RST Scope
Node Data Entry
In-app purchases
RST Scope
No in-app purchases
Node Data Entry
No in-app purchases
