# iRa vs APRS World

The clearest difference is update cadence: APRS World at weekly against iRa's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iRa sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and APRS World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iRa ships an update every 4 weeks, APRS World weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRa | APRS World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-world/id6793144765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demy Geitzenauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649298921) | [OGUZ HAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793144767) |

## What reviewers say

### iRa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ira/id6443793359)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| kleine Spende | $1.99 | one-time |
| großartige Spende | $5.99 | one-time |
| großzügige Spende | $12.99 | one-time |


### APRS World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-world/id6793144765)

Visualize the global amateur radio network on a live map. Track stations, view weather data, send messages, and transmit over the air using a TNC. Offers CarPlay integration and track logging.

**Highlights:** Live global APRS map, Station tracking and history, Weather and telemetry data, APRS messaging (send/receive), Apple CarPlay integration, GPS track logging, RF transmission via TNC

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APRS World Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| APRS World Premium Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| APRS World Premium Supporter | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRa free?

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

### Is APRS World free?

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

### Do iRa or APRS World have ads?

Neither iRa nor APRS World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRa or APRS World?

iRa ships an update every 4 weeks, and APRS World weekly. Most recently, iRa was updated on October 14, 2026 and APRS World on October 26, 2026.

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