# Radio Messenger vs Quick DA

The clearest difference is price: Radio Messenger at Free against Quick DA's $2.99. Radio Messenger also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Quick DA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Radio Messenger is free to download; Quick DA costs $2.99 up front. Radio Messenger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Quick DA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Radio Messenger against 5.0 for Quick DA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio Messenger has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Radio Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, Quick DA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Messenger | Quick DA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-messenger/id6730110865/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-da/id6762684582/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) | [James Watts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894961747) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-messenger/id6730110865)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radio Messenger Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Radio Messenger Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Quick DA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-da/id6762684582)

Calculate density altitude using onboard sensors and user inputs. Store and edit past calculations in a data log. Supports various input methods and map views for precise environmental data.

**Highlights:** Density Altitude calculation, Data Log for storing calculations, GPS and Barometric Pressure Sensor integration, Weather station data for temperature and humidity, Map screen for elevation selection, Multiple input options for pressure, Unit selection (Feet/Meters, Fahrenheit/Celsius)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Messenger free?

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

### Is Quick DA free?

Quick DA costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radio Messenger or Quick DA?

Radio Messenger and Quick DA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Radio Messenger or Quick DA have ads?

Neither Radio Messenger nor Quick DA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Messenger or Quick DA?

Radio Messenger ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quick DA every 2 months. Most recently, Radio Messenger was updated on October 7, 2026 and Quick DA on October 2, 2026.

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