# Packet Commander vs PSKReporter Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packet Commander at 100% against PSKReporter Client's 0%. Packet Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (44 vs 2). PSKReporter Client's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PSKReporter Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Packet Commander's written reviews are positive against 0% of PSKReporter Client's.

Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, PSKReporter Client every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Commander | PSKReporter Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) | [Vasco Barreiros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451715392) |

## 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 |


### PSKReporter Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033)

Visualize real-time digital radio reception reports on an interactive world map. Understand propagation patterns, band conditions, and compare your station's performance against others globally. Ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking to optimize their setups and identify new contacts.

**Highlights:** Real-time reception reports on a world map, Digital mode activity visualization, Band condition indicators, Greyline and twilight propagation analysis, DXCC tracking, Station performance benchmarking, Grid-based exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PSK Reporter Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Commander free?

Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PSKReporter Client free?

PSKReporter Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packet Commander or PSKReporter Client?

Packet Commander is rated higher. Packet Commander averages 4.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while PSKReporter Client averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Packet Commander or PSKReporter Client have ads?

Neither Packet Commander nor PSKReporter Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packet Commander or PSKReporter Client?

Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, and PSKReporter Client every 3 days. Most recently, Packet Commander was updated on September 21, 2026 and PSKReporter Client on September 9, 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.*