# aprs.fi vs iCMTGIS PRO

The clearest difference is price: aprs.fi at $6.99 against iCMTGIS PRO's $299.99. aprs.fi also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 7). iCMTGIS PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

aprs.fi costs $6.99 and iCMTGIS PRO $299.99 up front. aprs.fi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iCMTGIS PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCMTGIS PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aprs.fi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of aprs.fi's written reviews are positive against 100% of iCMTGIS PRO's.

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, iCMTGIS PRO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aprs.fi | iCMTGIS PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $299.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsfi/id922155038/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icmtgis-pro/id1005401426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GainIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/922155037) | [CORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409254105) |

## What reviewers say

### aprs.fi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsfi/id922155038)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access real-time APRS position data, weather reports, and telemetry graphs globally. Offers route guidance, station tracking, and map filtering. Some advanced features require an in-app subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time APRS position data, Route guidance and driving directions, Search callsigns and addresses, Track multiple stations, Filter map information, View weather and telemetry graphs, Beacon your position

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra features, monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra features, yearly | $6.49 | per year |
| Extra features, fair trade | $13.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid product
- 👍 Works great with external hardware
- 💡 Useful for public service events
- 🚀 Reliable way to participate in APRS network
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Beaconing issues (inconsistent timing, lack of smart beaconing)
- 🔒 Messaging requires subscription
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- Beacon not clickable
- Freezing on settings screen
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior with VOX on radios

**Requested features**

- Offline maps support
- Ability to change nickname without creating new account
- Smart beaconing mode
- Bulk message deletion
- CarPlay support


### iCMTGIS PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icmtgis-pro/id1005401426)

This professional GPS/GIS mapping and data collection tool enables users to efficiently gather location-based information and perform stakeout tasks. It supports various coordinate systems and allows for custom feature databases, making it ideal for land management, surveying, and other field applications.

**Highlights:** GPS/GIS mapping and data collection, Stakeout functionality, Support for multiple coordinate systems, Customizable feature-attribute database, Import/export of various file formats, Attach photos to data points, Track recording

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aprs.fi free?

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

### Is iCMTGIS PRO free?

iCMTGIS PRO costs $299.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, aprs.fi or iCMTGIS PRO?

iCMTGIS PRO is rated higher. aprs.fi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while iCMTGIS PRO averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do aprs.fi or iCMTGIS PRO have ads?

Neither aprs.fi nor iCMTGIS PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aprs.fi or iCMTGIS PRO?

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, and iCMTGIS PRO every 3 months. Most recently, aprs.fi was updated on October 26, 2026 and iCMTGIS PRO on October 24, 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.*