Comparison

Radio Messenger vs My Mitchell County

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

Head to head
About

Radio Messenger

Communicate off-grid using amateur radio frequencies. Send messages, files, photos, and locations without cellular service. Supports APRS and enhanced direct messaging modes.

Highlights
  • Off-grid messaging
  • APRS messaging
  • Enhanced messaging
  • Location sharing
  • Offline maps
  • File and image sharing
  • Identity verification
Features
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Send messages, files, photos, and locations over amateur radio using your iPhone or iPad. Radio Messenger brings modern conversation to packet radio. Whether you are using APRS or experimenting on a local frequency, the app is built around messaging first, not beacons and maps. Use Radio Messenger with supported Bluetooth radios, KISS TNCs, or integrated modem with an audio adapter to stay connected when cell coverage is unavailable or simply not the point. Two messaging modes. One app. APRS Messaging Works with the existing APRS ecosystem. Send messages with acknowledgements, retries, delivery tracking, and optional Message Continuity tap into store and forward and internet delivery to help messages reach you even when you are away from the radio. Enhanced Messaging A modern radio-only messaging mode for direct conversations. Includes verifiable identity, delivery acknowledgements, read receipts, reactions, and support for longer messages. Features • Messaging focused Conversations, contacts, and multi-device sync designed to feel familiar and easy to use. • Location sharing Share your location or drop a labeled pin directly in a conversation. No automatic beaconing. You choose when and what to share. • Offline maps Maps are cached automatically so shared locations remain visible when you are off-grid. • Presence & On Air See who is active and recently heard. Share a short status and emoji so others know you are around. • File & image sharing Send photos and documents in Enhanced Messaging conversations. Recipients can accept or decline transfers. • Identity & verification Verify who sent a message and manage trusted identities for more confident communication. • Search & inbox tools Find conversations by name, callsign, or message content. Pin threads, mute alerts, and manage your inbox with ease. • Radio native Built for Bluetooth radios and external TNCs, with frequency control available on supported hardware. Radio Messenger is designed for licensed amateur radio operators and requires compatible radio. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

My Mitchell County

Features
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Wondering how to quickly and easily find out what's going on around Mitchell County? Look no further than My Mitchell County to receive the latest alerts on road closures, weather alerts, events and so much more! In addition to notifications, you'll have easy access to commonly used resources from the County!

Screenshots

Radio Messenger4 screens
My Mitchell County4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Mitchell County at none against Radio Messenger's 2. My Mitchell County also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Radio Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Radio Messenger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Mitchell County asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radio Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, My Mitchell County every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Radio Messenger versus My Mitchell County: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio MessengerMy Mitchell County
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.GOGov, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Radio Messenger

Subscriptions2
  • Radio Messenger Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Radio Messenger Plus Yearly1 Year trial$14.991 Year
None

My Mitchell County

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio Messenger free?
Radio Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Mitchell County free?
My Mitchell County is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio Messenger or My Mitchell County have ads?
Neither Radio Messenger nor My Mitchell County shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio Messenger or My Mitchell County?
Radio Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Mitchell County every 10 months. Most recently, Radio Messenger was updated on October 27, 2026 and My Mitchell County on October 25, 2026.

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