# PocketPacket vs RadioMail

The clearest difference is price: RadioMail at Free against PocketPacket's $4.99. RadioMail also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). PocketPacket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RadioMail is free to download; PocketPacket costs $4.99 up front. RadioMail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. PocketPacket asks for nothing beyond the download.

RadioMail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of PocketPacket's written reviews are positive against 75% of RadioMail's.

PocketPacket ships an update every 4 months, RadioMail every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketPacket | RadioMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpacket/id336500866/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koomasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500869) | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketPacket

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

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### RadioMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258)

Access the Winlink amateur radio email system from your Apple devices. Send and receive messages over the internet or amateur radio, manage your inbox, and stay connected off-grid. Requires a valid amateur radio license.

**Highlights:** Send/receive email over internet or radio, Background message checking, Connect via Packet, ARDOP, VARA FM/HF, Peer-to-peer email exchange, Winlink station directory with best path prediction, Smart mailboxes for organization, Send resized photos over radio, Compose and view Winlink forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketPacket free?

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

### Is RadioMail free?

RadioMail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PocketPacket or RadioMail?

RadioMail is rated higher. PocketPacket averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while RadioMail averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do PocketPacket or RadioMail have ads?

Neither PocketPacket nor RadioMail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketPacket or RadioMail?

PocketPacket ships an update every 4 months, and RadioMail every 6 days. Most recently, PocketPacket was updated on October 26, 2026 and RadioMail on October 24, 2026.

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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.*