# aprs.fi vs APRS World

The clearest difference is price: APRS World at Free against aprs.fi's $6.99. APRS World also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). aprs.fi's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

APRS World is free to download; aprs.fi costs $6.99 up front. aprs.fi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and APRS World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

APRS World holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aprs.fi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, APRS World weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aprs.fi | APRS World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsfi/id922155038/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprs-world/id6793144765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GainIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/922155037) | [OGUZ HAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793144767) |

## What reviewers say

### aprs.fi

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

**Currently charting:** #11 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


### 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 aprs.fi free?

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

### Is APRS World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aprs.fi or APRS World?

APRS World is rated higher. aprs.fi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while APRS World averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do aprs.fi or APRS World have ads?

Neither aprs.fi nor APRS World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aprs.fi or APRS World?

aprs.fi ships an update fortnightly, and APRS World weekly. Most recently, aprs.fi was updated on October 29, 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.*