Comparison

RDAP Pro vs HamRadar

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

Head to head
About

RDAP Pro

This app enables emergency response teams to communicate and coordinate effectively when traditional networks fail. It facilitates structural assessment, resource tracking, and casualty management, working entirely off-grid using mesh networking technology.

Highlights
  • Off-grid communication
  • Structural assessment and reporting
  • First responder coordination
  • Casualty and status tracking
  • Multi-jurisdictional management
  • Mesh networking technology
Features
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Field reporting for disaster response. RDAP puts damage assessment and situation reporting in the hands of everyone working an incident. Reports from the field flow into the RDAP EOC platform, where coordinators build the operational picture that drives resource decisions. REPORT FROM THE FIELD Submit structured reports without paper forms or radio relay. What you observe on scene reaches coordinators as soon as you hit submit, with no transcription step in between. WORKS WITHOUT SIGNAL Coverage in a disaster area is unpredictable. Create reports, attach photos, and log assessments with no connection at all. RDAP holds everything on the device and uploads automatically the moment service returns, so nothing is lost in a dead zone and no one has to reconstruct what they saw hours later. STRUCTURAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT Document the condition of buildings, roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure. Attach photos and location data so coordinators can prioritize resource deployment and evacuation decisions on current information. RESOURCE AND RESPONDER STATUS Update the position and status of response units and teams from the field, keeping the EOC's operational picture accurate as conditions change. POPULATION AND CASUALTY STATUS Record population status and casualty information by location so coordinators can identify which areas need medical response first. ONE PICTURE ACROSS JURISDICTIONS Reports from state, county, and city teams land in a shared operational picture, so agencies working the same incident work from the same information. FOR RESPONDERS AND VOLUNTEERS State, county, and municipal emergency management agencies EMS, fire, and law enforcement Emergency operations center staff Damage assessment and CERT teams Volunteers joining relief efforts RDAP is a reporting tool and does not replace 911 or official dispatch systems. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HamRadar

Instantly find and connect to amateur radio repeaters with a comprehensive database and an aircraft-style radar interface. View detailed information for over 62,000 active repeaters across all U.S. states, with offline access and Apple Watch complications.

Highlights
  • Offline repeater database
  • Aircraft-style radar sweep
  • Integrated compass
  • Configurable scan range
  • List view sorted by distance
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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HamRadar makes finding and connecting to amateur radio repeaters a breeze. Instantly see nearby repeaters at a glance—online or offline. The app includes a database of over 62,000 active repeaters across all 50 U.S. states. Every listing provides: Callsign Frequency CTCSS/PL tone Distance & direction from your location HamRadar features an aircraft-style radar sweep animation with integrated compass bezel, configurable scan range up to 25 miles, list view sorted by distance, and Apple Watch complications showing nearby repeater count, frequency, tone, direction, and distance. Perfect for mobile operators, hikers, travelers, and anyone needing fast situational awareness of local repeater activity. Subscription & Free Trial Information HamRadar offers an optional HamRadar Annual Subscription, which unlocks full access after the trial period. Title: HamRadar Annual Subscription Length: 1 year (auto-renewing) Price: $9.99 per year Free Trial: Try all features at no cost during the trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will automatically begin unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial expires. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or after the trial ends if applicable). Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & Terms By using HamRadar, you agree to our policies: Privacy Policy: https://www.gridbase.net/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RDAP Pro3 screens
HamRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HamRadar at 67% against RDAP Pro's 0%. HamRadar also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). 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. RDAP Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and HamRadar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HamRadar holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RDAP Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of HamRadar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RDAP Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, HamRadar daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RDAP Pro versus HamRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRDAP ProHamRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB16 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRDAP ProJacob Knight

Customer experience

RDAP Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HamRadar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

RDAP Pro

Subscriptions6
  • Starter Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monitor Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Community Monthly Subscription$29.991 Month
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  • Starter Annual Subscription$89.991 Year
  • Monitor Annual Subscription$189.991 Year
  • Community Annual Subscription$289.991 Year
1 purchases

HamRadar

Subscriptions1
  • United States$9.991 Year

Questions

Is RDAP Pro free?
RDAP Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HamRadar free?
HamRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RDAP Pro or HamRadar?
HamRadar is rated higher. RDAP Pro averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HamRadar averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do RDAP Pro or HamRadar have ads?
Neither RDAP Pro nor HamRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RDAP Pro or HamRadar?
RDAP Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and HamRadar daily. Most recently, RDAP Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and HamRadar on October 10, 2026.

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