RDS vs PAAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect to RDS-32 survey meter
- Display real-time device data
- Edit setpoints and parameters
- Connect to RadResponder
- Connect to Spirview Mobile
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RDS ships an update every 3 months, PAAT every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | RDS | PAAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mirion Technologies, Inc. | IAEA |
In-app purchases
RDS
No in-app purchases
PAAT
No in-app purchases








