Comparison

RepeaterBook vs AIRAC Lookup

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RepeaterBook

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
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RepeaterBook Amateur Radio's most comprehensive, worldwide, FREE repeater directory. Powered by the popular community database of RepeaterBook.com  Easily find repeaters across the world. • No network connection required. • Comprehensive search, selection and sorting. • Displays distance, heading and full repeater details. • Fast and flexible, to help you use repeaters. • Portrait or Landscape views for phone and tablets. • Easily submit updates/additions. Repeater List View Distance, bearing and details of the nearby repeaters. Current Locator/Grid/Lat Long/Town. Portrait or Landscape views for phone and tablets. Repeater Detail View Distance, bearing and details of the repeater. Portrait or Landscape views for phone and tablets. Submit an update if needed! Search No internet needed, fast and reliable. Results from your current or searched location. Results generated as you type. Search By • Town (Greater than 5k population) - portland • Town State - portland tn • USA ZIP Code - 90210 • Repeater Call - GB7SV • Repeater Frequency - 433.325 • Locator - Enter a 4 or 6 figure locator in search box and press search • Latitude Longitude - Enter Latitude Longitude (Locale specific decimal point) in search box and press search • Wildcard - * for "wildcard matches" *ford matches Bedford, Hertford Search Results • Selecting a town changes your location to show Repeaters near that town. • Selecting a repeater displays all the info on the repeater. Search History • 10 search examples are provided. • The last 10 searches are saved. Filter Distance Band Service Sort by Distance Frequency Band Tone Call Service Bearing Country Settings Location titles Locator (IO91VW) Lat Lon (52.6579 1.7160) Text (East) Short Text (E) Degrees (90°) Theme Light or Dark Distance Units (Miles or km) Menu App name version and build Current location and name Settings About Add repeater Feedback via Email Privacy Policy Supported Languages ca, cs_CZ da,de en, en_GB, en_US, en_AU, en_IE, en_ZA, en_NZ es, es_AR, es_CL fi, fr, fr_CA it_IT nb, no, nl pl, pt se, sv, sk RepeaterBook will always be free. 73 Garrett KD6KPC and Nicolas M1HOG Copyright 2011-2026 RepeaterBook.com & ZBM2.com Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AIRAC Lookup

This app provides aviation cycle dates and progress at a glance. It offers widgets for your home and lock screens, and a full Apple Watch app for instant access to cycle information, working entirely offline.

Highlights
  • Current and upcoming cycle dates
  • Live progress bar and days remaining
  • Search by cycle code
  • Yearly view with filtering
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Know your AIRAC cycle at a glance. AIRAC Lookup gives you current and upcoming cycle dates, cycle codes, and progress on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch — plus Home Screen, Lock Screen, and watch face widgets so you never have to open the app. CURRENT CYCLE See the active cycle number, start and end dates, a live progress bar, and days remaining. Use the date picker to look up any past or future date — with a one-tap Today shortcut and an at-a-glance indicator showing how many cycles ahead you've landed. SEARCH BY CYCLE CODE Enter a four-digit code (e.g. 2501) and instantly see the matching cycle with its effective dates. YEARLY VIEW Browse every cycle in a year at a glance. Opens to current and upcoming cycles for fast planning — tap to show past cycles, switch years, or load the following year inline to plan straight across the year boundary. Each upcoming cycle shows how many cycles ahead it is. SPECIAL 14-CYCLE YEARS Most years have 13 AIRAC cycles, but some have 14. See which years are affected, when the next one occurs, and why it happens. WIDGETS & LOCK SCREEN Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen and see the current cycle, dates, and progress without unlocking your phone. Six widget styles: small, medium, large, circular, rectangular, and inline. APPLE WATCH Full watch app with current cycle, yearly list, and date search — all with the same upcoming-cycle indicators as the iPhone app. Add a complication to your watch face for instant access. • No account required — works entirely offline • No data collection — everything stays on your device • Supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion • Adaptive layout for iPhone and iPad Built for pilots, dispatchers, ATC, flight planners, avionics technicians, and anyone who works with AIRAC effective dates.

Screenshots

RepeaterBook4 screens
AIRAC Lookup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AIRAC Lookup at 5.0 against RepeaterBook's 4.2. AIRAC Lookup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). RepeaterBook's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AIRAC Lookup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterBook has 247 ratings behind it against 1, 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 AIRAC Lookup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, AIRAC Lookup every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RepeaterBook versus AIRAC Lookup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeaterBookAIRAC Lookup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (247 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas Associates LtdChristopher Bouquet

Customer experience

RepeaterBook

All ratings247 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative21.2%

AIRAC Lookup

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RepeaterBook

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • iPad compatibility issues with latest version
  • 2-meter repeaters not showing in filtered results
  • Repeater information not loading properly
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Website login issues not addressed in app
  • Feedback submission disabled in application

Requested features

16 requests
  • Map display of repeater locations
  • Field name labels for repeater details
  • Coverage range information for repeaters
  • GMRS channel display alongside frequency
  • Dark mode support
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  • Ability to edit user location manually
  • Link to full website listings from app
  • Better DMR repeater information
  • Club repeater highlighting
  • APRS filter option
  • Wires-X filter option
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Watch interface support
  • Ability to add custom repeaters
  • Offline map support
  • Call sign validation for international prefixes

AIRAC Lookup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RepeaterBook

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

AIRAC Lookup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RepeaterBook free?
RepeaterBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AIRAC Lookup free?
AIRAC Lookup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RepeaterBook or AIRAC Lookup?
AIRAC Lookup is rated higher. RepeaterBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while AIRAC Lookup averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RepeaterBook or AIRAC Lookup have ads?
Neither RepeaterBook nor AIRAC Lookup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepeaterBook or AIRAC Lookup?
RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, and AIRAC Lookup every 6 weeks. Most recently, RepeaterBook was updated on October 29, 2026 and AIRAC Lookup on October 15, 2026.

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