Comparison

aprs.fi vs LilyMaps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

aprs.fi

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
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An additional in-app subscription is needed for some features, so please read this application description fully before purchasing. Navigate to addresses with clear step-by-step instructions. Obtain immediate, real-time access to current APRS position information, weather reports, telemetry graphs, and more. Zoom and browse around the world and see stations immediately – no waiting. • Route guidance / driving directions • Search callsigns and addresses, with quick search-as-you-type and search history features • Track multiple stations at the same time • Filter information shown on the map (weather stations, AIS, custom filters) • View weather, telemetry and statistic graphs • Beacon your position on aprs.fi • Attach to a transceiver with a wireless connection to a BLE TNC, receive and transmit position beacons without the Internet • Runs directly on top of the reliable and fast aprs.fi database • Tested to work great on all currently-supported iPhone and iPad models • Supports iOS 14/15/16/17/18/26 • Dark Mode support for an ergonomic viewing experience in low-light environments • High-resolution graphics for Retina and Retina HD displays with full APRS symbol set Buy the app – get the web site for free! Some new features require a subscription. All old and some new features will be available without a subscription fee. These features are currently included in the Extra Features subscription package: • APRS text messaging with a modern instant messenger-like experience, supports international text and emojis • High-performance software DSP modem • APRS-IS beaconing, with up to 10 callsign profiles • Offline maps • RX iGate functionality • Long time ranges in map and graph views Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. GPS is not required for viewing APRS information. Terms of service: https://aprs.fi/page/app_terms Privacy policy: https://aprs.fi/page/app_privacy

About

LilyMaps

Features
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LilyMaps is a standalone offline map app for Apple Watch, built for sport-focused navigation, outdoor exploration, and low-power map viewing. Explore offline country and continental maps from your wrist, record routes, import GPX tracks, replay activities, and view useful outdoor points of interest without relying on a constant internet connection. Features: • Offline country and continental maps • Route recording • GPX import and display • Route replay • Multiple map styles • Contour lines and shaded contour lines. • Useful landmarks and outdoor POIs • Metric and imperial units • Battery-conscious rendering modes • Standalone Apple Watch experience LilyMaps does not track users or collect personal data. Your location and recorded routes stay on your device. This full version includes access to all available country and continental maps.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LilyMaps at none against aprs.fi's 3. LilyMaps also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). aprs.fi's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

aprs.fi costs $6.99 and LilyMaps $9.99 up front. aprs.fi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LilyMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, LilyMaps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
aprs.fi versus LilyMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteraprs.fiLilyMaps
Price$6.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGainIOFares Othman Taha Mehanna

Bugs and requests

aprs.fi

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Offline maps support
  • Ability to change nickname without creating new account
  • Smart beaconing mode
  • Bulk message deletion
  • CarPlay support
Show 1 more
  • Automatic location detection

LilyMaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

aprs.fi

Subscriptions3
  • Extra features, monthly$1.991 Month
  • Extra features, yearly7 Days trial$6.491 Year
  • Extra features, fair trade7 Days trial$13.491 Year
None

LilyMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is aprs.fi free?
aprs.fi costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LilyMaps free?
LilyMaps costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do aprs.fi or LilyMaps have ads?
Neither aprs.fi nor LilyMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, aprs.fi or LilyMaps?
aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, and LilyMaps every 3 weeks. Most recently, aprs.fi was updated on October 15, 2026 and LilyMaps on September 30, 2026.

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