# RepeaterBook vs Benchmark Hunter

The clearest difference is rating: RepeaterBook at 4.2 against Benchmark Hunter's 3.5. RepeaterBook also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). Benchmark Hunter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RepeaterBook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Benchmark Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

RepeaterBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterBook has 246 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RepeaterBook's written reviews are positive against 25% of Benchmark Hunter's.

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, Benchmark Hunter every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterBook | Benchmark Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterbook/id606820166/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-hunter/id1591357988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 50 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Associates Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/606820189) | [Channel Marker Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591357990) |

## What reviewers say

### RepeaterBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterbook/id606820166)

Access a comprehensive, offline directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide. Search by various criteria, view detailed information including distance and bearing, and easily submit updates. Optimized for both phones and tablets.

**Highlights:** Offline repeater directory, Worldwide coverage, Comprehensive search options, Distance and bearing display, Submit updates, Portrait/Landscape views

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient repeater search functionality
- 📱 Works offline with downloaded database
- 🗺️ Location-based repeater discovery
- 👍 Free application with no cost
- 🔄 Regular database updates maintained

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location detection issues and inaccuracies
- ❌ Missing repeaters in database
- 📱 iOS version has more issues than Android
- 🔍 Inconsistent data between app and website
- ❓ Confusing interface for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Location services showing repeaters hundreds of miles away
- App not displaying any repeaters despite correct filters
- iOS version showing incorrect frequency data
- Recent update losing user data and settings
- Location feature not finding nearby repeaters

**Requested features**

- Map display of repeater locations
- Field name labels for repeater details
- Coverage range information for repeaters
- GMRS channel display alongside frequency
- Dark mode support


### Benchmark Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-hunter/id1591357988)

Discover and locate National Geodetic Survey marks using interactive maps. Access detailed survey data and related Geocaching.com pages for marks within the US NGS database.

**Highlights:** Map view of survey marks, Satellite, road, and hybrid map options, Access to NGS datasheets, Links to Geocaching.com pages, US NGS database only

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterBook free?

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

### Is Benchmark Hunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RepeaterBook or Benchmark Hunter?

RepeaterBook is rated higher. RepeaterBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Benchmark Hunter averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do RepeaterBook or Benchmark Hunter have ads?

Neither RepeaterBook nor Benchmark Hunter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepeaterBook or Benchmark Hunter?

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Benchmark Hunter every 15 months. Most recently, RepeaterBook was updated on October 19, 2026 and Benchmark Hunter on October 20, 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.*