# PocketPacket vs APRS pro Ultimate

The clearest difference is price: APRS pro Ultimate at Free against PocketPacket's $4.99. APRS pro Ultimate also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). PocketPacket's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 1.9) and review sentiment (51% vs 9%). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

APRS pro Ultimate is free to download; PocketPacket costs $4.99 up front. APRS pro Ultimate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. PocketPacket asks for nothing beyond the download.

PocketPacket holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of PocketPacket's written reviews are positive against 9% of APRS pro Ultimate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketPacket | APRS pro Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpacket/id336500866/reviews)** | [1.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koomasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500869) | [P8G Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234581801) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketPacket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpacket/id336500866)

This app serves as a comprehensive client for the Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS), enabling amateur radio operators to send and receive real-time data like position, status, and messages. It features a built-in TNC for direct radio communication and internet connectivity via the APRS-IS network.

**Highlights:** Full-featured APRS client, Built-in software TNC, 1200 baud AFSK modulation, APRS-IS internet connectivity, Map visualization of data, Object and message lists, Real-time weather reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### APRS pro Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-pro-ultimate/id1234581802)

This app provides real-time APRS network access for ham radio operators. It allows users to track stations, find repeaters, and broadcast their location and status, with options for both internet and direct radio connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time APRS network access, Map-based station tracking, Built-in TNC audiomodem, Broadcast location and status, Search for repeaters and nodes, Chat with other ham operators, Dynamic symbol changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| D-Star Repeaters List - Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Receive messages while offline - 1 Year Subscription | $4.49 | per year |
| Change My Symbol based on speed | $7.99 | per year |
| Enable APRS TX - 1 Year Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Delorme inReach to APRS - 1 Year Subscription | $13.49 | per year |
| SPOT Satellite to APRS - 1 Year Subscription | $13.49 | per year |
| Enable APRS TX - Lifetime | $15.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features - Lifetime | $42.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketPacket free?

PocketPacket costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is APRS pro Ultimate free?

APRS pro Ultimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PocketPacket or APRS pro Ultimate?

PocketPacket is rated higher. PocketPacket averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while APRS pro Ultimate averages 1.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do PocketPacket or APRS pro Ultimate have ads?

Neither PocketPacket nor APRS pro Ultimate shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*