Comparison

RST Scope Pro vs Packet Commander

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RST Scope Pro

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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. Display scaling for iPhone Display size. 6. Function to switch frequency resolution.(40Hz/20Hz/10Hz) 7. Function to switch between bar graph and line graph 8. Function to switch the cross hatch ON / OFF by longTap 9. Function to switch the USB/LSB by Left/Right Swipe 10.Recording/Playback function of Input Sound 11.File Listing function RST Scope(Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s9RvOFp52g

About

Packet Commander

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
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Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience for packet radio to your iPhone or iPad. Try it free. The download includes 5 full connection sessions so you can explore the features and confirm compatibility before purchasing. After that, a purchase is required to continue connecting. Note: An amateur radio license is required to operate on the air. Powerful Terminal • Full-screen terminal for interacting with packet nodes and BBS over amateur radio • Classic color themes inspired by iconic computers • Adjustable fonts and layout for readability and screen efficiency • YAPP protocol support for file transfers • Dictation-ready for composing messages hands-free • Smart filename selection — double tap to highlight and copy Smarter Packet Connections • Location-aware digipeater routing: automatically recalls the last-used path at each location • Seamless iCloud sync for nodes and digipeaters across all your devices • Compatible with popular packet node software including BPQ32, URONode, and others Over-the-Air Monitor Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format. • Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for • Search by address or content • Export the log to a file for later analysis Works with the Gear You Love • Auto-discovery of Bluetooth and TCP TNCs, including Dire Wolf on DigiPi • Automatic frequency set/restore on supported radios • Built-in, high-performance 1200 baud AFSK software modem • Optimized for VHF/UHF packet at both 1200 and 9600 baud Compatible with the Following Radios and TNCs: Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios) · BTECH UV-PRO, UV-50PRO · VERO VR-N76, VR-N7600 · RADIODITY GA-5WB, DB50-B · Kenwood TH-D74*, TH-D75* · PicoAPRS V4 *Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter Portable KISS TNCs · Mobilinkd TNC3, TNC4 · LiNK500 TNC · DigiPi · Dire Wolf Software TNC Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem) · Digirig Lite · Digirig VOX PTT Cable · AIOC (All-In-One Cable) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RST Scope Pro4 screens
Packet Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Packet Commander at Free against RST Scope Pro's $1.99. RST Scope Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Packet Commander is free to download; RST Scope Pro costs $1.99 up front. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. RST Scope Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RST Scope Pro ships an update every 6 days, Packet Commander every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RST Scope Pro versus Packet Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRST Scope ProPacket Commander
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkoji kamogawaIsland Magic Co.

In-app purchases

None

RST Scope Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Packet Commander

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$24.99

Questions

Is RST Scope Pro free?
RST Scope Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packet Commander free?
Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RST Scope Pro or Packet Commander have ads?
Neither RST Scope Pro nor Packet Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RST Scope Pro or Packet Commander?
RST Scope Pro ships an update every 6 days, and Packet Commander every 2 months. Most recently, RST Scope Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Packet Commander on October 8, 2026.

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