Comparison

Maidenhead Converter 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

Maidenhead Converter

Easily convert between latitude/longitude and Maidenhead Grid Locator System coordinates. Track your current location in both formats simultaneously and visualize them on a map. Ideal for amateur radio operators and anyone needing a concise way to express geographic positions.

Highlights
  • Latitude/Longitude to Maidenhead conversion
  • Maidenhead to Latitude/Longitude conversion
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Map visualization
  • Input coordinates for conversion
Features
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Maidenhead Converter is a simple tool that translates between latitude and longitude coordinates and Maidenhead Grid Locator System coordinates. If you're an amateur radio operator who communicates locations in the Maidenhead Locator System, or just someone who wants a shorthand way of expressing latitude and longitude, this tool will be useful to you. - Track your current location in both latitude and longitude coordinates as well as Maidenhead Locator System coordinates at the same time - Enter a latitude and longitude coordinate to see its Maidenhead Locator System equivalent, or vice versa - View locations and a Maidenhead grid on a built-in map

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

Maidenhead Converter2 screens
Packet Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Packet Commander at every 2 months against Maidenhead Converter's every 7 months. Packet Commander also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and ratings volume (44 vs 12). Maidenhead Converter's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Maidenhead Converter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Maidenhead Converter against 4.9 for Packet Commander. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Maidenhead Converter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packet Commander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maidenhead Converter ships an update every 7 months, Packet Commander every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Maidenhead Converter versus Packet Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaidenhead ConverterPacket Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)4.9 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1244 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonald HaysIsland Magic Co.

Customer experience

Maidenhead Converter

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative3.4%

Packet Commander

All ratings44 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Maidenhead Converter

One-time1
  • Ad Disabler$1.99
2 purchases

Packet Commander

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

Questions

Is Maidenhead Converter free?
Maidenhead Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packet Commander free?
Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maidenhead Converter or Packet Commander?
Packet Commander is rated higher. Maidenhead Converter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Packet Commander averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.
Do Maidenhead Converter or Packet Commander have ads?
Neither Maidenhead Converter nor Packet Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maidenhead Converter or Packet Commander?
Maidenhead Converter ships an update every 7 months, and Packet Commander every 2 months. Most recently, Maidenhead Converter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Packet Commander on October 8, 2026.

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