Comparison

RDS vs PAAT

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

Head to head
About

RDS

This utility app connects to a radiation survey meter, displaying real-time data and allowing parameter adjustments. It also integrates with supervision services for enhanced monitoring.

Highlights
  • Connect to RDS-32 survey meter
  • Display real-time device data
  • Edit setpoints and parameters
  • Connect to RadResponder
  • Connect to Spirview Mobile
Features
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The RDS-32 is the companion mobile app to the Mirion RDS-32 survey meter. It provides the ability to connect to and display relevant data from the device as well as edit setpoints and parameters on the device. It also provides the ability to connect to supervision services like RadResponder and Spirview Mobile.

About

PAAT

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PAAT was developed to enhance the capabilities of States in assessing radiation alarms triggered by a person. In most cases, the reason the person will set off an alarm is a medical treatment or diagnostic procedure involving the administration of a radiopharmaceutical. When a radiation alarm is triggered by a person, PAAT can be used by the investigating officer to conduct a simple interview and measurement. The information in the App provides assistance for the investigating officers in States in the assessment of radiation alarms caused by persons to more effectively and efficiently combat the movement of nuclear and other radioactive materials out of regulatory control at points of entry and major public events (MPE). Note: • The App does not collect any identifying personal data. • The dose estimates in the App are for standard models and should not be considered patient-specific under any circumstances. • The assessment results shall be used only for nuclear security purposes. • The App has not been extensively tested on all platforms, under all conditions. As such, users of this tool must verify all results prior to decision making.

Screenshots

RDS4 screens
PAAT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PAAT at every 3 weeks against RDS's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RDS ships an update every 3 months, PAAT every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RDS versus PAAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRDSPAAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirion Technologies, Inc.IAEA

In-app purchases

None

RDS

No in-app purchases

None

PAAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RDS free?
RDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAAT free?
PAAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RDS or PAAT have ads?
Neither RDS nor PAAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RDS or PAAT?
RDS ships an update every 3 months, and PAAT every 3 weeks. Most recently, RDS was updated on November 3, 2026 and PAAT on November 3, 2026.

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