Comparison

MySondy GO vs Handi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MySondy GO

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
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MySondy GO helps in RadioSonde field research. By connecting via Bluetooth to a TTGO Lora 32 (433Mhz) it is able to receive the radio signal directly from the probe, representing in a map the position, the position of the smartphone and all the data received. MySondy GO for Apple Watch works both as a standalone app and as a companion to the iPhone app for an integrated experience. For more information and to download the bin to install in the TTGO: https://mysondy.altervista.org

About

Handi

This app enhances amateur radio operations by connecting your Bluetooth-enabled transceiver to your iPhone or iPad. It offers comprehensive features for programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications, including APRS and Winlink email.

Highlights
  • Radio channel management
  • APRS messaging
  • Winlink email
  • Packet terminal communication
  • Interactive mapping
  • File exchange
Features
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HTCommander is a comprehensive companion for amateur radio operators using EchoLink or supported Bluetooth-enabled transceivers. Connect your radio to your iPhone or iPad and manage programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications from one application. KEY FEATURES - Configure, organize, import, and export radio channels - Send and receive APRS messages - Inspect packet details and select APRS routing paths - Request weather reports and use supported APRS services - Display APRS stations and position reports on an interactive map - Compose, send, and receive Winlink email with attachments - Communicate through the packet terminal - Operate a built-in bulletin board system - Capture and decode received packets - Manage APRS, Winlink, and terminal contacts - Use supported radio GPS information - Exchange files over compatible packet-radio links SUPPORTED RADIOS HTCommander supports selected models from BTECH, Radioddity, Vero, and Radtel, including the UV-Pro, UV-50Pro, GA-5WB, DB50-B Mini, VR-N75, VR-N76, VR-N7500, VR-N7600, and RT-660. An amateur radio license is required to transmit. Operators are responsible for following local regulations, band plans, and licensing requirements.

Screenshots

MySondy GO4 screens
Handi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Handi at 5.0 against MySondy GO's 3.7. Handi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySondy GO ships an update monthly, Handi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySondy GO versus Handi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySondy GOHandi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIRKO DALMONTEYlian Saint-Hilaire

Customer experience

MySondy GO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Handi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

MySondy GO

No in-app purchases

None

Handi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySondy GO free?
MySondy GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handi free?
Handi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySondy GO or Handi?
Handi is rated higher. MySondy GO averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Handi averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do MySondy GO or Handi have ads?
Neither MySondy GO nor Handi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySondy GO or Handi?
MySondy GO ships an update monthly, and Handi every 2 days. Most recently, MySondy GO was updated on October 30, 2026 and Handi on November 5, 2026.

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