Comparison

Packet Commander vs GuestKeyTS

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

GuestKeyTS

Grant passengers personalized control over specific vehicle features like climate, seat heating, and media. Set access duration and permissions for each guest, ensuring a comfortable and controlled experience for everyone.

Highlights
  • Passenger climate control
  • Seat heater access
  • Media control for guests
  • Door lock management
  • Customizable guest permissions
  • Temporary access codes
  • Proximity security
Features
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Your Tesla. Their comfort. Your rules. GuestKeyTS gives your passengers their own access to seat heaters, climate, media, and door locks — controlled entirely by you. Set exactly which features each guest can use, which seats they can adjust, and how long access lasts. You can offer control of any of the following to your guests. -Car Temparature -Front Seat Heaters -Rear Seat Heaters -Media Controls -Horn -Door locks Share access instantly with an invite code or QR scan. No Tesla account needed for guests — they just open a link. Revoke access anytime with a tap. Perfect for: - Road trips where backseat friends shouldn't have to ask you to change the temperature - Kids in the back who want to control their own seat heater - Rideshare drivers offering a premium passenger experience - Anyone who's ever been asked "can you turn up the heat?" one too many times Push notifications keep you informed to what your guests can do. And Proximity security setting means they need to be near you or the car for the commands to work.

Screenshots

Packet Commander4 screens
GuestKeyTS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuestKeyTS at none against Packet Commander's 2. Packet Commander's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. GuestKeyTS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Packet Commander against 5.0 for GuestKeyTS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 48 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, GuestKeyTS every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Packet Commander versus GuestKeyTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacket CommanderGuestKeyTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (48 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.Todd Houle

Customer experience

Packet Commander

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

GuestKeyTS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Packet Commander

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

GuestKeyTS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Packet Commander free?
Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GuestKeyTS free?
GuestKeyTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Packet Commander or GuestKeyTS?
GuestKeyTS is rated higher. Packet Commander averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while GuestKeyTS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Packet Commander or GuestKeyTS have ads?
Neither Packet Commander nor GuestKeyTS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packet Commander or GuestKeyTS?
Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, and GuestKeyTS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Packet Commander was updated on October 24, 2026 and GuestKeyTS on October 24, 2026.

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