# PacketMessage vs OpLine

The clearest difference is price: PacketMessage at Free against OpLine's $6.99. OpLine's advantage is chart position (#43 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PacketMessage is free to download; OpLine costs $6.99 up front. PacketMessage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and OpLine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 5.0 for PacketMessage against 5.0 for OpLine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

PacketMessage ships an update every 5 days, OpLine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PacketMessage | OpLine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packetmessage/id6758742785/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opline/id6763101817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#43** |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lukasz Skierkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280847319) | [Justin Calvert](https://appshunter.io/developer/764916557) |

## What reviewers say

### PacketMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packetmessage/id6758742785)

This app enables licensed amateur radio operators to send reliable messages directly over RF using their radio and a compatible TNC interface. It leverages advanced error correction protocols for robust communication in a decentralized network.

**Highlights:** FX.25 forward error correction, AX.25 bit-flip error correction, Software TNC or KISS TNC interface support, Direct RF message transmission, Decentralized communication

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### OpLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opline/id6763101817)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app provides licensed amateur radio operators with a fast, native iOS client for the AllStarLink network. It offers push-to-talk functionality, live net schedules, smart favorites, and real-time telemetry for a reliable mobile experience.

**Highlights:** Push to Talk (hold or toggle), Live Net Schedule with alerts, Smart Favorites for nodes and nets, Real-Time Telemetry (RX/TX meters), Worldwide AllStarLink node coverage, Native iOS design with dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpLine Pulse Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| OpLine Pulse Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PacketMessage free?

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

### Is OpLine free?

OpLine costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PacketMessage or OpLine?

PacketMessage and OpLine are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do PacketMessage or OpLine have ads?

Neither PacketMessage nor OpLine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PacketMessage or OpLine?

PacketMessage ships an update every 5 days, and OpLine weekly. Most recently, PacketMessage was updated on October 28, 2026 and OpLine on October 31, 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.*