# RepeaterBook vs iGopherBrowser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iGopherBrowser at none against RepeaterBook's 1. iGopherBrowser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). RepeaterBook's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (244 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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. iGopherBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

iGopherBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterBook has 244 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of iGopherBrowser's.

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, iGopherBrowser every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterBook | iGopherBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterbook/id606820166/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igopherbrowser/id6474638845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Associates Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/606820189) | [Navan Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611671031) |

## 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


### iGopherBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igopherbrowser/id6474638845)

Explore the Gopherspace with a streamlined and modern client. This application offers a cleaner interface for browsing decentralized information networks. Enjoy a more intuitive way to access and navigate Gopher content.

**Highlights:** Modern Gopherspace browsing, Cleaner user interface, Intuitive navigation, Decentralized information access

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterBook free?

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

### Is iGopherBrowser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RepeaterBook or iGopherBrowser?

iGopherBrowser is rated higher. RepeaterBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while iGopherBrowser averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RepeaterBook or iGopherBrowser have ads?

Neither RepeaterBook nor iGopherBrowser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepeaterBook or iGopherBrowser?

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, and iGopherBrowser every 6 months. Most recently, RepeaterBook was updated on September 28, 2026 and iGopherBrowser on June 1, 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.*