# NAVTEX Pad vs ClearNode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearNode at 100% against NAVTEX Pad's 27%. ClearNode also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.9). NAVTEX Pad's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ClearNode is free to download; NAVTEX Pad costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of NAVTEX Pad's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearNode's.

NAVTEX Pad ships an update every 17 months, ClearNode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NAVTEX Pad | ClearNode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtex-pad/id385592736/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Cat Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/301047032) | [Gerry Filby](https://appshunter.io/developer/962195315) |

## What reviewers say

### NAVTEX Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navtex-pad/id385592736)

Decode NAVTEX and RTTY marine weather transmissions on your iOS device. View safety messages and weather reports without a dedicated receiver. Save and transfer decoded text for later use.

**Highlights:** Decodes NAVTEX transmissions, Decodes RTTY (BAUDOT & ASCII), Saves received text, Transfers text to computer, Displays NAVTEX schedules, No dedicated receiver needed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClearNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334)

This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentials, Control radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume), Connect/disconnect from remote nodes, Catalog and search active node lists, Monitor and control multiple devices, Play delayed audio streams, Power down or reboot device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NAVTEX Pad free?

NAVTEX Pad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ClearNode free?

ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NAVTEX Pad or ClearNode?

ClearNode is rated higher. NAVTEX Pad averages 1.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ClearNode averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do NAVTEX Pad or ClearNode have ads?

Neither NAVTEX Pad nor ClearNode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NAVTEX Pad or ClearNode?

NAVTEX Pad ships an update every 17 months, and ClearNode every 3 weeks. Most recently, NAVTEX Pad was updated on October 17, 2026 and ClearNode on October 14, 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.*