# APRSpot vs APRS World

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APRSpot at none against APRS World's 3. APRSpot also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). APRS World's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APRS World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. APRSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for APRSpot against 5.0 for APRS World. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APRSpot has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

APRSpot ships an update every 4 days, APRS World weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APRSpot | APRS World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprspot/id6784580448/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-world/id6793144765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Razvan Zeces](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772800932) | [OGUZ HAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793144767) |

## What reviewers say

### APRSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprspot/id6784580448)

Broadcast your location to the global APRS network and see nearby stations in real-time. Features include smart beaconing, live map, and APRS text messaging. Offers privacy controls and a demo mode for exploration.

**Highlights:** Position beaconing (smart, periodic, one-tap), Background beaconing, Live map of nearby stations, APRS text messaging, Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Live Activity, Privacy controls, Demo mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### APRS World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-world/id6793144765)

Visualize the global amateur radio network on a live map. Track stations, view weather data, send messages, and transmit over the air using a TNC. Offers CarPlay integration and track logging.

**Highlights:** Live global APRS map, Station tracking and history, Weather and telemetry data, APRS messaging (send/receive), Apple CarPlay integration, GPS track logging, RF transmission via TNC

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APRS World Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| APRS World Premium Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| APRS World Premium Supporter | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APRSpot free?

APRSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is APRS World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APRSpot or APRS World?

APRSpot and APRS World are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do APRSpot or APRS World have ads?

Neither APRSpot nor APRS World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APRSpot or APRS World?

APRSpot ships an update every 4 days, and APRS World weekly. Most recently, APRSpot was updated on October 25, 2026 and APRS World on October 29, 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.*