Comparison

Packet Commander vs MySondy GO

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

Head to head
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

MySondy GO

This app aids in radio sonde field research by connecting to a TTGO Lora 32 device via Bluetooth. It displays the probe's position, smartphone location, and received data on a map. It also offers standalone and companion functionality for Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to TTGO Lora 32
  • Real-time map display of probe and smartphone positions
  • Displays received radio sonde data
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Companion Apple Watch app
Features
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MySondy GO helps in RadioSonde field research. By connecting via Bluetooth to a TTGO Lora 32 (433Mhz) it is able to receive the radio signal directly from the probe, representing in a map the position, the position of the smartphone and all the data received. MySondy GO for Apple Watch works both as a standalone app and as a companion to the iPhone app for an integrated experience. For more information and to download the bin to install in the TTGO: https://mysondy.altervista.org

Screenshots

Packet Commander4 screens
MySondy GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Packet Commander at 4.9 against MySondy GO's 3.7. Packet Commander also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 3). MySondy GO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 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. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. MySondy GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, MySondy GO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Packet Commander versus MySondy GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacket CommanderMySondy GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (44 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.MIRKO DALMONTE

Customer experience

Packet Commander

All ratings44 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MySondy GO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Packet Commander

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

MySondy GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Packet Commander free?
Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySondy GO free?
MySondy GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Packet Commander or MySondy GO?
Packet Commander is rated higher. Packet Commander averages 4.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while MySondy GO averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Packet Commander or MySondy GO have ads?
Neither Packet Commander nor MySondy GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packet Commander or MySondy GO?
Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, and MySondy GO monthly. Most recently, Packet Commander was updated on September 21, 2026 and MySondy GO on October 6, 2026.

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