Comparison

RFSPager vs HiveIQ

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

Head to head
About

RFSPager

Access real-time NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages and radio streams. Receive push notifications for subscribed capcodes and incidents within custom alert zones. Share incident details and get directions.

Highlights
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Custom alert zones
  • Map view for incidents
  • Live radio stream
  • Respond to incidents
  • Share incident details
  • Get directions
Features
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The RFS Pager mobile application gives you real-time access to the NSW PSN Emergency Services Pager messages. Features: - Real-time push notifications for subscribed capcodes *RFSPager Pro - Create Alert Zones with up to a 100km radius for real-time notifications for any incident within that area *RFSPager Pro - Monitor NSW RFS Major Incidents and Hazard Reduction burns in Map View - Live Stream the NSW PSN Radio Stream - "Respond" to incidents to let fellow app users know you are on the case - Share incidents to social platforms - Get directions to incidents - Filter messages based on subscribed capcodes ------------------- RFSPager Pro is a subscription service billed through your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless turned off in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You may cancel any time. ------------------- Privacy Policy: https://rfspager.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://rfspager.app/terms-of-service

About

HiveIQ

Features
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HiveIQ is an enterprise-grade platform built for beekeepers who want more than a notebook. Whether you’re managing a few backyard hives or a large commercial apiary operation, HiveiQ gives you the tools to run your beekeeping like a business. Complete Hive Management • Record inspections quickly in the field • Track brood patterns, queen status, and hive strength • Log treatments and health observations • Maintain detailed historical records per hive Apiary & Asset Tracking • Organise multiple apiary sites • Track hive movements and splits • Monitor equipment and assets • Manage seasonal workflows Business & Productivity Insights • Analyse performance across apiaries • Improve yield and honey production • Identify trends over time • Make data-driven management decisions Compliance & Reporting • Maintain accurate treatment logs • Prepare for audits and biosecurity requirements • Generate structured records when needed Built for Scale HiveIQ supports: • Hobbyist beekeepers • Small commercial operators • Large enterprise apiaries • Multi-user team environments

Screenshots

RFSPager2 screens
HiveIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiveIQ at none against RFSPager's 2. HiveIQ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. RFSPager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. HiveIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RFSPager versus HiveIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFSPagerHiveIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe IT Dept Pty LtdAustralian Honeybee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RFSPager

Subscriptions2
  • MONTHLY3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • YEARLY7 Days trial$25.491 Year
None

HiveIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFSPager free?
RFSPager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiveIQ free?
HiveIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RFSPager or HiveIQ have ads?
RFSPager shows ads; HiveIQ does not.
Which is updated more often, RFSPager or HiveIQ?
RFSPager ships an update every 5 days, and HiveIQ every 5 days. Most recently, RFSPager was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiveIQ on October 24, 2026.

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