Comparison

Packet Commander vs Sendwitch

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

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About

Packet Commander

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

Highlights
  • Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBS
  • Classic color themes and adjustable layout
  • YAPP protocol support for file transfers
  • Location-aware digipeater routing
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Over-the-air traffic decoding
  • Auto-discovery of TNCs
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Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience for packet radio to your iPhone or iPad. Try it free. The download includes 5 full connection sessions so you can explore the features and confirm compatibility before purchasing. After that, a purchase is required to continue connecting. Note: An amateur radio license is required to operate on the air. Powerful Terminal • Full-screen terminal for interacting with packet nodes and BBS over amateur radio • Classic color themes inspired by iconic computers • Adjustable fonts and layout for readability and screen efficiency • YAPP protocol support for file transfers • Dictation-ready for composing messages hands-free • Smart filename selection — double tap to highlight and copy Smarter Packet Connections • Location-aware digipeater routing: automatically recalls the last-used path at each location • Seamless iCloud sync for nodes and digipeaters across all your devices • Compatible with popular packet node software including BPQ32, URONode, and others Over-the-Air Monitor Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format. • Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for • Search by address or content • Export the log to a file for later analysis Works with the Gear You Love • Auto-discovery of Bluetooth and TCP TNCs, including Dire Wolf on DigiPi • Automatic frequency set/restore on supported radios • Built-in, high-performance 1200 baud AFSK software modem • Optimized for VHF/UHF packet at both 1200 and 9600 baud Compatible with the Following Radios and TNCs: Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios) · BTECH UV-PRO, UV-50PRO · VERO VR-N76, VR-N7600 · RADIODITY GA-5WB, DB50-B · Kenwood TH-D74*, TH-D75* · PicoAPRS V4 *Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter Portable KISS TNCs · Mobilinkd TNC3, TNC4 · LiNK500 TNC · DigiPi · Dire Wolf Software TNC Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem) · Digirig Lite · Digirig VOX PTT Cable · AIOC (All-In-One Cable) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sendwitch

Features
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Supports full transferring service ; Phone to Phone, File share, WhatsApp chatting history (under dev.) Supports easy connection by scanning QR code, putting 6-digits, finding Nearby device Supports ultra-fast transfer speed and secure copy Supports continuous transferring function when devices disconnected Supports iOS Transfer, Android transfer, Phone transfer, Android to Android, Android to iOS, iOS to Android, iOS to iOS, WhatsApp content transfer from iOS to Android (under dev.) Supports Android 5.0 or above, iOS 9 or above No Wi-Fi connection and No need for internet Sendwitch is the good choice when it comes to transferring your large files at once or each file share between Android, iPhone. You can easily copy all your large files or move the file without quality loss by scanning QR code or put the 6 digits. It supports various smartphone brand and file formats and it is easy and save your time. Sendwitch take the stress out of transferring large file and sharing files. Supports to transfer diverse type of phone contents such as contacts, photos, videos, audio, documents, calendars and etc. it also preserve the quality of your media files such as Videos, Photos and etc. Move to iOS, or move to Android, All you have to do is just select the file you want and share it, then transfer my data and copy my data would be easier! We are grateful to provide you a quality, cutting-edge secure Sendwitch app for customer satisfaction to all over the world based on 20 years technology. Download the Sendwitch app today without any doubt and find the true happiness in file sharing.

Screenshots

Packet Commander4 screens
Sendwitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sendwitch at none against Packet Commander's 2. Sendwitch also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). 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. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Sendwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Packet Commander versus Sendwitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacket CommanderSendwitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.ARC.,LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Packet Commander

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$24.99
None

Sendwitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Packet Commander free?
Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sendwitch free?
Sendwitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Packet Commander or Sendwitch have ads?
Neither Packet Commander nor Sendwitch shows ads.

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