Comparison

705 Remote vs RS

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

Head to head
About

705 Remote

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
Read full description

This is an unofficial app for remote control of the IC-705 via Bluetooth. Function - Band switching - Mode switching - Filter switching - AF Gain, Squelch control - Frequency change by dialing - S-meter display - Step switching for frequency change - Switching the destination CI-V address Tips. - Change frequency if you tap dial (left / right, up / down). - Change frequency while you tap and hold dial (left / right, up / down) Other - We are not responsible for any damage caused by the use of this application.

About

RS

This app expands D-STAR transceiver capabilities over the internet using Terminal or Access Point modes. It allows communication even outside of repeater range by routing signals through your device via cellular or Wi-Fi networks.

Highlights
  • Terminal mode for internet-based transceiver communication
  • Access Point mode to function as a Wireless LAN access point
  • Expands D-STAR capabilities beyond repeater range
  • Utilizes internet, LTE, or 5G networks for signal transmission
  • Requires public IP address for gateway operation
Features
Read full description

[Features] The RS-MS3I is an iPhone or iPad application designed to expand the DV mode capability of a D-STAR transceiver using a Terminal or an Access Point mode. These modes enable D-STAR operations by sending signals from the D-STAR transceiver over the Internet, even when that transceiver is out of the range of a D-STAR repeater. The transceiver sends your voice signals using an Internet, LTE, or 5G network, through an iPhone or iPad. 1. Terminal mode By operating the D-STAR transceiver through the iPhone or iPad, you can contact other D-STAR transceivers. In the Terminal mode, the transceiver will not transmit an RF signal, even if [PTT] is held down, because the microphone audio signal is transmitted through an Internet, LTE, or 5G network. 2. Access Point mode In this mode, the D-STAR transceiver functions as a Wireless LAN access point. The D-STAR transceiver repeats the received signal from the iPhone or iPad, to other D-STAR transceivers. Refer to the instruction manual (PDF) for setting details. The instruction manual can be downloaded from the ICOM website. (URL: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/manual/) [Device requirements] iOS15 or later [Usable transceivers] (As of March 2026) - ID-52A PLUS or ID-52E PLUS Note: - This application operates on iPhone or iPad as a gateway server on the D-STAR system. Therefore, a public IP address must be set on either the iPhone, iPad, or the Wireless LAN router. - Ask your mobile carrier or ISP for a public IP address. According to the contract, communication charges and/or communication packet limits may occur. - Ask your mobile carrier, ISP, or manufacturer of your iPhone, iPad, or router about public IP setting details. - Icom does not guarantee that the RS-MS3I works on all iPhone and iPad. It may not work properly, depending on the OS version, installed applications, or other reasons. - When a Bluetooth headset is connected to the transceiver, depending on the combination of your iPhone or iPad and the Bluetooth headset, sound may be interrupted, and communication may not be possible. In such cases, please disconnect the Bluetooth headset before use. - Turn OFF the Wireless LAN function when communicating through an LTE or 5G network. - Operate your transceiver with the RS-MS3I in compliance with appropriate regulations. - Icom recommends that you operate them with a club station license.

Screenshots

705 Remote1 screens
RS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 705 Remote at 64% against RS's 14%. 705 Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and rating (3.4 vs 3.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

705 Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 705 Remote has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of 705 Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of RS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

705 Remote ships an update weekly, RS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
705 Remote versus RS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter705 RemoteRS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (20 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichihiro IkedaICOM INCORPORATED

Customer experience

705 Remote

All ratings20 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative24.0%

RS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

705 Remote

No in-app purchases

None

RS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 705 Remote free?
705 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RS free?
RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 705 Remote or RS?
705 Remote is rated higher. 705 Remote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while RS averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 705 Remote or RS have ads?
Neither 705 Remote nor RS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 705 Remote or RS?
705 Remote ships an update weekly, and RS every 4 months. Most recently, 705 Remote was updated on September 20, 2026 and RS on September 2, 2026.

Other comparisons