# OpenMHz vs command_line

The clearest difference is rating: command_line at 5.0 against OpenMHz's 3.9. OpenMHz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. command_line sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenMHz asks for nothing beyond the download.

command_line holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMHz has 174 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, command_line every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMHz | command_line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-line/id6468368351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Luke Berndt](https://appshunter.io/developer/875880858) | [Daniel Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699998952) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenMHz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmhz/id6466666994)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

**Highlights:** Live police and fire radio streams, 30-day transmission archive, Over 225 US radio systems, Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
- 🎙️ Access to hard-to-find radio channels and frequencies
- 📚 Archive feature allows listening to past calls and events
- 🎯 Ability to select specific talk groups and agencies
- 🌍 Extensive coverage across USA with many local systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔄 Data not refreshing or getting stuck on old timestamps
- 📵 App stops working after a few days of use
- 🔊 Audio squelching and feedback problems
- ⚠️ Inconsistent autoplay functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and requires force restart
- Archive feature doesn't properly reset when disabled
- Blank screen with no content loading
- Data stuck on old timestamps and not updating
- Logs not displaying or showing blank screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark or favorite systems and talk groups
- Custom group creation and naming
- Search functionality for talk groups instead of scrolling
- Background audio playback when screen is locked
- iPad landscape mode support


### command_line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-line/id6468368351)

A fast, terminal-style client for reading and participating in Hacker News discussions. Offers a focused interface with features like offline caching and story saving. Premium unlocks account actions and advanced tools for deeper engagement.

**Highlights:** Terminal-inspired interface, Browse all story types, Threaded comment discussions, Search Hacker News, Save stories with bookmarks, Offline caching, Account sign-in and participation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMHz free?

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

### Is command_line free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenMHz or command_line?

command_line is rated higher. OpenMHz averages 3.9 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while command_line averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenMHz or command_line have ads?

Neither OpenMHz nor command_line shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMHz or command_line?

OpenMHz ships an update every 9 days, and command_line every 15 months. Most recently, OpenMHz was updated on October 15, 2026 and command_line on October 8, 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.*