# RepeaterBook vs PadPal

The clearest difference is rating: PadPal at 5.0 against RepeaterBook's 4.2. PadPal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). RepeaterBook's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (240 vs 13). 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. PadPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

PadPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterBook has 240 ratings behind it against 13, 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 PadPal's.

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, PadPal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterBook | PadPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterbook/id606820166/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padpal/id812048770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **240** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 62 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Associates Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/606820189) | [Farren Domenici](https://appshunter.io/developer/583666476) |

## 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


### PadPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padpal/id812048770)

Access common programming manuals for various keypads instantly. Provides offline access to full manufacturer manuals for unlisted products. Users can request new product additions for future updates.

**Highlights:** Instant access to common keypad programming manuals, Offline access to full manufacturer manuals, Extensive list of supported keypad models, User requests for new product additions, Compatibility with iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterBook free?

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

### Is PadPal free?

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

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

PadPal is rated higher. RepeaterBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while PadPal averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do RepeaterBook or PadPal have ads?

Neither RepeaterBook nor PadPal shows ads.

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

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, and PadPal every 3 months. Most recently, RepeaterBook was updated on September 23, 2026 and PadPal on August 25, 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.*