# Packet Commander vs MySondy GO

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Commander | MySondy GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysondy-go/id6744840307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) | [MIRKO DALMONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809497083) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


### MySondy GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysondy-go/id6744840307)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*