Radio Messenger vs FieldHT

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/

FieldHT is a native iPhone companion for Benshi UV-PRO handheld radios. Connect over Bluetooth Low Energy to manage channels, switch zones, tune VFO, configure APRS, track satellites, and control common radio settings without digging through the radio's menus. Features: - Connect to compatible radios over Bluetooth LE - Browse, edit, reorder, import, and export channels and zones - Tune VFO with split TX/RX, tones, power, scan, and dual-watch controls - Import channel plans from CSV, PDF, and text files - Configure APRS beaconing and position sharing - Track satellite passes with Doppler-compensated RX/TX updates - Use Siri Shortcuts for common radio actions - Configure programmable buttons and supported speaker-mic settings - Reconnect quickly to your last radio FieldHT is designed for operators who want fast setup changes and clear status from their phone while keeping the radio focused on radio work. Requirements: - Compatible Benshi UV-PRO radio or supported variant - Bluetooth enabled on iPhone and radio - Location access for satellite features - Network access for SatNOGS, N2YO, and repeater lookups FieldHT is an independent client and is not affiliated with the radio manufacturer.