# aprs.fi vs Easy QTH Locator

The clearest difference is price: Easy QTH Locator at Free against aprs.fi's $6.99. Easy QTH Locator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). aprs.fi's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 11). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Easy QTH Locator is free to download; aprs.fi costs $6.99 up front. aprs.fi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Easy QTH Locator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for aprs.fi against 4.8 for Easy QTH Locator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aprs.fi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of aprs.fi's written reviews are positive against 71% of Easy QTH Locator's.

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, Easy QTH Locator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aprs.fi | Easy QTH Locator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsfi/id922155038/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-qth-locator/id1475974610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 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) | [Borys Buslovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724242207) |

## What reviewers say

### aprs.fi

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access real-time APRS position data, weather, and telemetry. Navigate to addresses with step-by-step directions and track multiple stations. Some advanced features like messaging and offline maps require a 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 position, Privacy Zones for beaconing

**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


### Easy QTH Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-qth-locator/id1475974610)

This app calculates your Maidenhead Locator (QTH Locator) using your device's GPS, mobile network, or Wi-Fi. It's a convenient way for radio amateurs worldwide to represent their location without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** QTH Locator calculation, Uses GPS, mobile network, or Wi-Fi, No internet access required, Convenient for radio amateurs, Displays current location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aprs.fi free?

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

### Is Easy QTH Locator free?

Easy QTH Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, aprs.fi or Easy QTH Locator?

Easy QTH Locator is rated higher. aprs.fi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Easy QTH Locator averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do aprs.fi or Easy QTH Locator have ads?

Neither aprs.fi nor Easy QTH Locator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aprs.fi or Easy QTH Locator?

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, and Easy QTH Locator every 12 months. Most recently, aprs.fi was updated on November 9, 2026 and Easy QTH Locator on November 3, 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.*