# Azimuth Maps vs aprs.fi

The clearest difference is price: Azimuth Maps at Free against aprs.fi's $6.99. Azimuth Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). aprs.fi's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Azimuth Maps is free to download; aprs.fi costs $6.99 up front. aprs.fi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Azimuth Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

aprs.fi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aprs.fi has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Azimuth Maps ships an update monthly, aprs.fi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Azimuth Maps | aprs.fi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azimuth-maps/id441000139/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsfi/id922155038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ageo Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/440999435) | [GainIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/922155037) |

## What reviewers say

### Azimuth Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azimuth-maps/id441000139)

This app displays reference area orientations on a map, allowing for precise directional viewing at 30°, 45°, or 60° intervals. It also supports address searching to determine bearings and distances, useful for Feng Shui and other orientation tasks.

**Highlights:** Map orientation display, Adjustable directional intervals (30°, 45°, 60°), 12-direction display support, Movable reference areas, Address search for bearings and distances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### aprs.fi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsfi/id922155038)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access real-time APRS position data, weather reports, and telemetry graphs globally. Offers route guidance, station tracking, and map filtering. Some advanced features require an in-app subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time APRS position data, Route guidance and driving directions, Search callsigns and addresses, Track multiple stations, Filter map information, View weather and telemetry graphs, Beacon your position

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra features, monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra features, yearly | $6.49 | per year |
| Extra features, fair trade | $13.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid product
- 👍 Works great with external hardware
- 💡 Useful for public service events
- 🚀 Reliable way to participate in APRS network
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Beaconing issues (inconsistent timing, lack of smart beaconing)
- 🔒 Messaging requires subscription
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- Beacon not clickable
- Freezing on settings screen
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior with VOX on radios

**Requested features**

- Offline maps support
- Ability to change nickname without creating new account
- Smart beaconing mode
- Bulk message deletion
- CarPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Azimuth Maps free?

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

### Is aprs.fi free?

aprs.fi costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Azimuth Maps or aprs.fi?

aprs.fi is rated higher. Azimuth Maps averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while aprs.fi averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Azimuth Maps or aprs.fi have ads?

Azimuth Maps shows ads; aprs.fi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Azimuth Maps or aprs.fi?

Azimuth Maps ships an update monthly, and aprs.fi fortnightly. Most recently, Azimuth Maps was updated on September 13, 2026 and aprs.fi on September 28, 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.*