Comparison

RF vs RST Scope

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

Head to head
About

RF

Features
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This tool works as an equation solver : you can choose the parameter (variable) to be computed, and fix the other parameters. It also supports multiple systems of units : American (US) and metric (SI). 1) Quarter Wave Antenna : you can compute the length of a quarter wave antenna or solve other parameters (frequency or wave length). 2) Path Loss in Free Space : you can compute the path loss in free space or solve other parameters (frequency, wave length, or distance). 3) VSWR & S11 : you can compute the voltage standing wave ratio or solve other parameters (modulus of reflection coefficient (linear or logarithmic), argument of reflection coefficient, real part of input impedance, imaginary part of input impedance). 4) Power Converter : you can convert the power between [dBm] or [W] units, and compute the tension [dBuV] (into 50 [ohms]). 5) Reflected & Delivered Power : you can compute the ratio of the delivered power to input power or solve other parameters (ratio of reflected power to input power, modulus of reflection coefficient, voltage standing wave ratio). 6) Microstrip Transmission Line : you can compute the characteristic impedance of a microstrip transmission line, or solve other parameters (relative permittivity, track’s thickness, distance from the track to the ground plane, or track’s width). 7) Stripline Transmission Line : you can compute the characteristic impedance of a stripline transmission line, or solve other parameters (relative permittivity, track’s thickness, distance from the track to one reference plane, or track’s width). Some remarks : -The microstrip solver is based on the IPC-D-317A design guidelines. -The stripline solver is based on the IPC-D-317A design guidelines.

About

RST Scope

This utility app provides spectrum scope and waterfall displays for amateur radio operators. It enhances radios lacking these features by analyzing microphone input, allowing for clear distinction of Morse code and detailed audio frequency visualization.

Highlights
  • Spectrum scope and waterfall display
  • Morse code distinction via FFT
  • Adjustable waterfall speed
  • Adjustable audio input level
  • Switchable display band (wide/narrow)
  • Display pause function
  • Recording and playback of input sound
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This is an app for amateur radio operators with a narrow band of audio frequency, spectrum scope & waterfall display. You can get a rich display by microphone inputting the speaker output of a radio that does not have a spectrum scope or waterfall function. The FFT allows you to distinguish between the dot and dash of Morse code. [function] 1. Ability to change the speed of the waterfall 2. Ability to adjust the level of audio input 3. Function to switch the display band between wide and narrow 4. Display pause function (pause / cancel by touching the screen) 5. Function to switch the cross hatch ON / OFF by longTap 6. Frequency resolution is fixed at 40Hz. 7. Function to switch the USB/LSB by Left/Right Swipe 8.Recording/Playback function of Input Sound RST Scope(Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s9RvOFp52g

Screenshots

RF4 screens
RST Scope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RST Scope at Free against RF's $0.99. RST Scope also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). RF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On in-app purchases 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

RST Scope is free to download; RF costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF ships an update every 8 months, RST Scope every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
RF versus RST Scope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFRST Scope
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien Geissbuehlerkoji kamogawa

In-app purchases

None

RF

No in-app purchases

None

RST Scope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF free?
RF costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RST Scope free?
RST Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RF or RST Scope have ads?
RST Scope shows ads; RF does not.
Which is updated more often, RF or RST Scope?
RF ships an update every 8 months, and RST Scope every 3 days. Most recently, RF was updated on October 7, 2026 and RST Scope on October 13, 2026.

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