# aprs.fi vs TAK Tracker

The clearest difference is price: TAK Tracker at Free against aprs.fi's $6.99. TAK Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). aprs.fi's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TAK Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aprs.fi has 1.1K 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 TAK Tracker's.

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, TAK Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aprs.fi | TAK Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsfi/id922155038/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 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 | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GainIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/922155037) | [Flight Tactics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781317537) |

## What reviewers say

### aprs.fi

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Navigation, #172 Top Grossing · 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


### TAK Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671)

This navigation app allows users to integrate with existing Team Awareness Kit (TAK) servers for training and operations. It supports data packages, certificate enrollment, and broadcasts location information over UDP. The app is designed for low power consumption and continuous background operation.

**Highlights:** TAK server integration, Data Packages and Certificate Enrollment, Location/CoT broadcast over UDP, Emergency Beacon support, Standard, Hybrid, and 3D Maps, Adjustable measurement types (MGRS), Continuous background operation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aprs.fi free?

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

### Is TAK Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aprs.fi or TAK Tracker?

TAK Tracker is rated higher. aprs.fi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TAK Tracker averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do aprs.fi or TAK Tracker have ads?

Neither aprs.fi nor TAK Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aprs.fi or TAK Tracker?

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, and TAK Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, aprs.fi was updated on September 25, 2026 and TAK Tracker on August 26, 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.*