# CB — Chat around the world!

> Global real-time voice chat app simulating a Citizen's Band radio. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Carroll.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 126 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122/reviews.md

## What is CB?

CB allows you to listen to CB app broadcasters for free, anywhere in the world. At its core, the CB app is designed to function like an old-fashioned Citizen's Band radio, but with unlimited range. An in-app purchase unlocks broadcasting so you can get in on the fun!
 
Your privacy and safety are very important to us at CB.  Because of this, your exact location on the CB map will NEVER show up to other users.  Users can only see an approximate location for others (red, green, gold, and purple pins).  This is because we intentionally and randomly move your pin on the map, somewhere within 3-15 miles of your actual location.
 
What CB is:
• A fun way to meet new people and talk to friends all over the world.
• A social network for people who enjoy the personal touch of real conversation.
• An easy-to-use simulation of a ham radio, a CB radio, and a walkie-talkie, all in one.
 
What CB is not:
•CB does not use Citizen's Band radio frequencies. It uses the internet.
•CB is not a police radio scanner.
•CB can NOT show you another user’s exact location!
 
How it works:
1. Download the app and open it.
2. Listen to what other people have to say.
3. Press and hold your finger anywhere on the screen to make your broadcast!
4. Free users can broadcast up to 10-seconds, with a 10-second delay between broadcasts. Purchase a subscription to remove the delay and allow longer broadcasts. See below for details about the in-app purchases of auto-renewing subscriptions.
 
And there's much, much more! We would love to hear your feedback! The CB team regularly checks in on CB, and you can Tweet us at @TheCBApp or reach us on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/TheCBApp.

Regarding the auto-renewing subscriptions:

Because of the ongoing costs of running the back-end servers for CB, we are moving away from the one-time purchase model, and have added in auto-renewing subscriptions. The app will honor previous purchases; if you have recently purchased a non-renewing subscription like a one month unlock or long broadcasts, or if you have ever made a non-consumable in-app purchase such as the "Forever" option, your app will be unlocked at the "Pro" level (details below) for the appropriate amount of time (e.g. for the rest of your legacy subscription, or forever if non-consumable). Additionally, if you are a "Forever" purchaser, your pin will show up on the map for others as a gold pin rather than the standard green for paid users.

As detailed above, the free level of service limits users to 10 second broadcasts, with a 10-second delay enforced between broadcasts. Picking any auto-renewing subscription removes the 10 second delay. The four new subscription levels are:

Basic - $0.99 for three months (about a penny a day) - Gives you 15-second broadcasts.

Pro - $2.99 for three months (about a dollar a month) - Gives you 30-second broadcasts.

Executive - $9.99 for six months (less than $2 a month) - Gives you 60-second broadcasts.

Royal - $35.99 annually (about $3 a month) - Gives you broadcasts up to 60 minutes!

When you subscribe, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.

You can manage your subscriptions, and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.

At the moment, we're not offering a free trial, but if we add that, the way it works is that any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Please see our Terms of Use at https://www.thecbapp.com/terms.html

Please see our privacy policy, including information about how your location data is used, at
https://www.thecbapp.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- Listen to global broadcasts for free
- Unlimited range voice communication
- Simulated CB radio and walkie-talkie
- Approximate location sharing for privacy
- Unlock longer broadcasts and remove delays
- Social networking for real conversations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Broadcasts Only | $2.99 | one-time |
| CB Combo Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features Forever! | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Talk and More | Free | one-time |
| Try All CB Features for a Week | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Features Forever - DISCOUNTED! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Longer Broadcasts! | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Month Trial! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Six Month Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CB?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🌍 Global community connecting people worldwide
- 👥 Friendly and welcoming user base (when respectful)
- 💬 Easy-to-use interface for communication
- 🎙️ Authentic CB radio experience on mobile
- 🔄 Frequent app updates and improvements
- 👨‍💼 Developer actively engaged with community
- 🎯 Multiple channels for different conversations
- ⏱️ Acceptable delay for real-time interaction
- 🔐 Privacy features with approximate location only
- 🚫 Ability to block problematic users

**Cons**

- 👥 Toxic and unwelcoming community toward newcomers
- 🔊 No active users or very low user base currently
- 💰 Misleading free-to-play model with paywalls
- 🎙️ Non-functional audio in many cases
- ⏱️ Significant delay in message delivery
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 😤 Bullying and harassment from established users
- 🚫 Arbitrary user removal by moderators
- 📱 Headphone connectivity problems
- 🔋 Screen must stay on, drains battery quickly
- 🌐 Primarily English-language content despite global reach
- 👶 Inappropriate content for young users despite age rating

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Audio not working or no voices heard
- Headphones not recognized after app switch
- Screen turns black and app won't open
- App closes when phone display turns off
- Random routing to speaker instead of headphones
- Paid status shows but app won't function
- Restore purchases links not working
- Button presses unresponsive
- App freezes and jams frequently

**Most requested features**

- Background audio playback without screen on
- Better tutorial or FAQ documentation
- User profile creation with persistent handle names
- Screen scroll functionality during broadcast
- CB time frame for unified time reference
- Language filtering for non-English channels
- Improved headphone auto-detection
- Screen lock prevention while app is active
- Better moderation and community management tools
- Real CB radio connection capability
- Country-specific channel filtering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 126)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app ever 👍 👍

*2026-02-10, version 10.26*

Although the app has been inactive for quite some time, we need to regroup and get this show back on the road, it used to be that this thing was so busy that there were virtually 100’s chatting and enjoying the application on a daily basis, don’t be shy to download it and keep checking in to see when users are back and enjoying conversations once again 5 ⭐️ and a great community of users here. 👍 👍

### 5/5 — Resurrection Time

*2025-11-20, version 10.26*

Great back in the day. Never heard the “real” story why this App died, was it The App or the People? We’ll never know. Where did everybody gooooo? Too many friends lost. Fire it up Bennomatic, what happened here???!

### 1/5 — This app does not work.  No voices.  Can I have a refund?

*2023-10-03, version 10.26*

App does not work. I would like my money back

### 5/5 — Big 10-4

*2022-05-11, version 10.26*

Great app enjoy talking to all those crazy folk out there . Good bunch of people . Catch you on the air good buddy . Big John said it

### 1/5 — aha

*2022-01-03, version 10.26*

slabe n dziala elo xdd

### 1/5 — Paid/Blocked

*2021-08-04, version 10.26*

Really disappointed, my app shows as paid as an old school user but whatever I try I can’t get the app to work now, tried both restore purchases links but neither work, still showing as paid but now a dead app unless I subscribe, oh of course, it’s all about the money, well I paid so get it sorted.

### 1/5 — Rip-off

*2021-01-30, version 10.26*

I do not hear anyone.

### 1/5 — What a disappointment

*2021-01-16, version 10.26*

Nobody uses this app because of the significant changes. Biggest waste of money.

### 2/5 — Where is everyone?

*2020-11-06, version 10.26*

Haven’t heard a soul in 4 months, y’all still kicking?

### 1/5 — Update to pro and hasn’t worked since , 2 weeks ago , RIP OFF

*2020-06-30, version 10.26*

I have had this app for 3 months, upgraded to pro , haven’t heard nobody in two weeks , what is wrong

## Frequently asked questions about CB

### What does the CB app do?

This app simulates an old-fashioned Citizen's Band radio, allowing users to listen to broadcasts from people all over the world for free. It functions like a walkie-talkie or ham radio over the internet, facilitating real-time voice conversations.

### How can I broadcast on the app?

To broadcast, simply press and hold your finger anywhere on the screen. Free users can broadcast for up to 10 seconds with a 10-second delay between broadcasts. Subscriptions unlock longer broadcast times and remove the delay.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use for listening to broadcasts. However, to unlock features like longer broadcast times and to remove delays between broadcasts, in-app purchases for auto-renewing subscriptions are available.

### How does the app handle user location?

User privacy is a priority. The app intentionally and randomly moves your pin on the map within 3-15 miles of your actual location, so your exact position is never shown to other users. You will see approximate locations indicated by colored pins.

### What are the subscription options?

There are several subscription levels: Basic ($0.99/3 months for 15-second broadcasts), Pro ($2.99/3 months for 30-second broadcasts), Executive ($9.99/6 months for 60-second broadcasts), and Royal ($35.99 annually for longer broadcasts). All subscriptions remove the 10-second broadcast delay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.26 — 2020-05-01

- Fixed a bug with skipping broadcasts.
- Fixed a bug where using background listening mode could lead to additional unnecessary poll requests to the server.

### 10.25 — 2020-04-20

- Fixed situation where the transcript of a broadcast would be read aloud by iOS text-to-voice instead of allowing the original recording to play.
- Fixed a situation where some broadcasts would be skipped altogether.
- Addressed "queue jams" where incoming broadcasts would not play.

### 10.22 — 2020-04-08

1. General stability improvements.
2. Minor tweak to headphone controls to improve skip feature.

### 10.20 — 2020-04-02

- Several stability improvements.
- Solved a problem where the app would sometimes crash with headphones (bluetooth and wired) attached on startup.
- Reintroduced the option to double-click the headphone button to skip an incoming broadcast.
- Reintroduced the option to single-click the headphone button to key up.

### 10.18 — 2020-03-09

- Minor stability improvements
- Better UI for managing your settings for other users
- Message counter revealing number of pending broadcasts in your queue

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