# Packet Commander vs Pilot Medical Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Packet Commander at free with in-app purchases against Pilot Medical Tracker's subscription. Packet Commander also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 1) and device support. Pilot Medical Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and Pilot Medical Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Packet Commander against 5.0 for Pilot Medical Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Commander | Pilot Medical Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-medical-tracker/id6758522717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) | [Dustin Benker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868076219) |

## 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 |


### Pilot Medical Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-medical-tracker/id6758522717)

Effortlessly manage aviation medical requirements to stay current and compliant. Track appointments, medications, and store important documents securely. This app simplifies medical certificate management for pilots, ensuring you never miss a deadline.

**Highlights:** AME & Doctor Visit Tracking, Smart Reminders & Notifications, FAA Medication Checker, Secure Document Storage, Medication & Visit Log, Export & Share Medical History

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Commander free?

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

### Is Pilot Medical Tracker free?

Pilot Medical Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packet Commander or Pilot Medical Tracker?

Pilot Medical Tracker is rated higher. Packet Commander averages 4.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Pilot Medical Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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