# iFTx vs RadioMail

The clearest difference is price: RadioMail at Free against iFTx's $1.99. RadioMail also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). iFTx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RadioMail is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. RadioMail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. iFTx asks for nothing beyond the download.

RadioMail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iFTx's written reviews are positive against 75% of RadioMail's.

iFTx ships an update every 6 months, RadioMail every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFTx | RadioMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iftx/id6446093115/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Nadig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275170431) | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) |

## What reviewers say

### iFTx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iftx/id6446093115)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.

**Highlights:** FT8 and FT4 digital modes, Portable digital communication, Global operator connections, User-friendly interface, Integrated QSO logging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RadioMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258)

Access the Winlink amateur radio email system from your Apple devices. Send and receive messages over the internet or amateur radio, manage your inbox, and stay connected off-grid. Requires a valid amateur radio license.

**Highlights:** Send/receive email over internet or radio, Background message checking, Connect via Packet, ARDOP, VARA FM/HF, Peer-to-peer email exchange, Winlink station directory with best path prediction, Smart mailboxes for organization, Send resized photos over radio, Compose and view Winlink forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFTx free?

iFTx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RadioMail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFTx or RadioMail?

RadioMail is rated higher. iFTx averages 4.2 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while RadioMail averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do iFTx or RadioMail have ads?

Neither iFTx nor RadioMail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFTx or RadioMail?

iFTx ships an update every 6 months, and RadioMail every 9 days. Most recently, iFTx was updated on November 3, 2026 and RadioMail on October 31, 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.*