Comparison

Packet Commander vs DTMF Dialer Tool

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

DTMF Dialer Tool

Generate and manage DTMF tones for dialing and testing phone numbers. Features include a modern keypad, karaoke-style playback, and favorites management for quick access to frequently used numbers. Ideal for telephony professionals and radio operators.

Highlights
  • Modern DTMF keypad
  • Karaoke-style playback
  • Favorites management
  • Pause support
  • Reliable tone generation
Features
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Effortlessly dial, test, and manage phone numbers with DTMF tones—perfect for telephony professionals, ham radio operators, and anyone who needs reliable tone dialing! Note: This app does not call. It only produces DTMF tones which may be used to control a call. Features: - Modern DTMF Keypad: Tap or hold to generate accurate DTMF tones for any number, including special characters and pauses. - Karaoke-Style Playback: Watch each digit highlight as it plays, making it easy to follow along and verify sequences. - Favorites Management: Save, name, and organize your most-used numbers for quick access. Edit or delete favorites anytime. - Pause Support: Insert pauses (",") for complex dialing sequences. - Reliable Tone Generation: Uses precise DTMF frequencies for compatibility with phone systems, PBXs, and radio repeaters. Perfect For: - Accessing voicemail, conference bridges, or automated phone systems - Testing and troubleshooting telephony equipment - Amateur radio (ham) operators - Anyone needing a fast, accurate DTMF dialer Why Choose DTMF Dialer Tool? - Intuitive, modern design - Lightning-fast and accurate tone playback - Powerful favorites and editing features Download DTMF Dialer Tool today and make dialing smarter, faster, and easier!

Screenshots

Packet Commander4 screens
DTMF Dialer Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Packet Commander at none against DTMF Dialer Tool's shown. Packet Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (44 vs 13). DTMF Dialer Tool's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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 and DTMF Dialer Tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, DTMF Dialer Tool every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Packet Commander versus DTMF Dialer Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacket CommanderDTMF Dialer Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (44 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.Kevin Tang

Customer experience

Packet Commander

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

DTMF Dialer Tool

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Packet Commander

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$24.99
1 purchases

DTMF Dialer Tool

One-time1
  • DTMF Dialer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Packet Commander free?
Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DTMF Dialer Tool free?
DTMF Dialer Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Packet Commander or DTMF Dialer Tool?
Packet Commander is rated higher. Packet Commander averages 4.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while DTMF Dialer Tool averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Packet Commander or DTMF Dialer Tool have ads?
DTMF Dialer Tool shows ads; Packet Commander does not.
Which is updated more often, Packet Commander or DTMF Dialer Tool?
Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, and DTMF Dialer Tool every 9 days. Most recently, Packet Commander was updated on September 21, 2026 and DTMF Dialer Tool on October 7, 2026.

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