# EchoLink

> Amateur Radio network access for licensed operators on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Synergenics, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 381 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews.md

## What is EchoLink?

Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information.

EchoLink for iOS provides access to the EchoLink network for validated EchoLink users. You can use this app to connect to the EchoLink system from almost anywhere, using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

If you are not already a validated EchoLink user, you will be required to register (using your Amateur Radio callsign and a password of your choice) the first time you run the app. Please see the iPhone FAQ at www.echolink.org.

Please direct any bug reports or feature suggestions to the Web site at http://www.echolink.org/support.htm, since developers do not read app reviews.

If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio operator, see www.arrl.org for more information.

EchoLink is a registered U.S. trademark of Synergenics, LLC.

## Key features

- Connect to EchoLink network
- Use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Validated user access
- Remote connectivity

## What do users think of EchoLink?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Wonderful System
- 🚀 Great for ham travelers
- 🚀 Amazing App
- 🚀 Great tool for Hams
- 🚀 Excellent System
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 🚀 Fantastic app for keeping in touch with your ham friends
- 🚀 Handy app for EchoLink users
- 🚀 Must Have App For Ham Operators
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Outstanding!
- 🚀 Awesome!!
- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🚀 Wow!!
- 🚀 Ham's Dream come true
- 🚀 Great app!!!

**Cons**

- 🐛 EchoLink does not work
- 🐛 Can't find stations!
- 🐛 Not working on ios26 iPhone pro max
- 🐛 Mic gain
- 🐛 Connectivity problems lately
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Used to be good
- 🐛 Broken popup
- 🐛 Nightmarish Application Procedure
- 🐛 Cannot connect
- 🐛 No way to reset password
- 🐛 User friendly, ha!
- 🐛 Unable to Use; Password Too Long
- 🐛 Cannot connect
- 🐛 Totally useless app
- 🐛 Broken popup
- 🐛 App is not working
- 🐛 Cannot connect
- 🐛 Cannot connect
- 🐛 Cannot login, I've deleted the app, restarted the iPhone reinstalled it and I still can't log in
- 🐛 Cannot connect
- 🐛 Don't work
- 🐛 Changing the password
- 🐛 App is not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Latest version (2.19) could use some improvement
- No way to reset password
- Doesn't seem to be working on my phone, I enter call sign, password, and email. I click on login and nothing happens
- Just updated EchoLink to find that it's now stuttering all the time
- After the upgrade there are connection issues
- No support for passwords longer than 14 characters
- The app won't allow me back in to validate my information
- Doesn't work on iphone
- Unable to Use; Password Too Long
- Cannot connect to local reapeater
- Can't close app
- Latest update issues
- Cannot connect

**Most requested features**

- Bigger PTT please?
- Add more to app
- Password reset in app option
- Almost There!
- Bigger PTT please?
- Searching for call sign s
- Not able to connect with 14.4 iOS upgrade
- Mac version
- Dark Mode Wonky
- Missing Nodes
- Echolink multitasking
- Needs a help or tutorial
- Needs full sysop node server capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 381)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2026-08-12, version 2.20.32*

Well it seems to have failed.

### 5/5 — Ok

*2026-07-12, version 2.20.32*

Ok

### 1/5 — Fails to connect

*2026-04-06, version 2.20.32*

Most of the time it fails to connect.  My desktop app works everytime but this thing is mostly broken.

### 5/5 — Wonderful System

*2026-03-03, version 2.20.32*

Hams can spend thousands of dollars on Ham Gear or just download this App and talk to other Worldwide Hams.😎

### 4/5 — Great for ham travelers

*2026-01-29, version 2.20.32*

Great way for amateur hams to stay in touch while away from home town turf. No RF radio required. Or for hams who want to listen to repeaters anywhere in the world!  Pretty basic user interface but it works.  Need to get used to waiting for 3 seconds after push to talk which is Normal for digital radios.

### 1/5 — Sin Sysop

*2026-01-25, version 2.20.32*

Una pena q no permita sysop que sea tan básico ya q en windows tiene todas las funciones y me permite hacer todo lo q necesito, pero en mi Mac no puedo hacerlo.

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2025-12-23, version 2.20.32*

I truly love that EchoLink allows licensed amateur radio hobbyists to find new ways to communicate. The app is fun, but takes a bit of clicking around and experimenting to get the hang of it. Is there room for improvement? Sure, but for an app that cost me nothing, I am beyond satisfied!

### 1/5 — EchoLink does not work

*2025-12-17, version 2.20.32*

I cannot find my favorites. I cannot get echo test to work. I see this useless map along with boxes that might have stations in them, but I can’t get them to work. I am going to return to my android version as that works!. If I could get anything to work on this app, it would be a miracle. I would give this zero stars if I could. I am shocked with what the developers have done with the Apple version of this EchoLink. Fix it!!!

### 5/5 — PTT. Fantasma

*2025-12-03, version 2.20.32*

En la configuración hay un botón “Enable remote PTT” pero no hace nada… ¿es normal?

### 4/5 — Can’t find stations!

*2025-11-27, version 2.20.32*

The search or directory of stations is incomplete. Where is W9ANL-R and K9ONA-R ?

## Frequently asked questions about EchoLink

### What is EchoLink for iOS?

EchoLink for iOS is a mobile application that provides access to the EchoLink network. It allows validated Amateur Radio operators to connect to the system from their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, enabling communication from almost anywhere.

### Who can use the EchoLink app?

This application is exclusively for licensed Amateur Radio operators who have been validated as EchoLink users. New users will need to register using their Amateur Radio callsign and a password upon first use.

### Is EchoLink for iOS free to use?

Yes, the EchoLink for iOS application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What devices is EchoLink for iOS compatible with?

The app is designed to work on iOS devices, specifically mentioning compatibility with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This allows for flexible use across various Apple mobile devices.

### How do I register for EchoLink?

If you are not already a validated EchoLink user, you will be required to register the first time you run the app. This process involves using your Amateur Radio callsign and choosing a password. Further details can be found on the EchoLink website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.20.32 — 2025-03-21

Stability improvements. Settings option to display Favorites list alphabetically. Restored volume-control slider on QSO tab on iPad.

### 2.19.31 — 2025-03-03

Smoother operation on IPv6-only networks. Option to remain on QSO tab during transmit. Screen layout fixes for various newer iOS devices. Bug fixes.

### 2.17.26 — 2024-01-18

Improved connection reliability on IPv6 networks.
Displaying station information on Transmit screen.
Bug fixes.

### 2.16.25 — 2021-03-29

Added Call CQ feature, to help find new QSOs; this matches the same new feature on EchoLink for Windows. Smoother transition between cellular and WiFi in Relay mode, to avoid dropped connections. Fix for Station button sometimes hidden on iPad in Portrait mode. Fix for top portion of Station List sometimes being partially hidden.

### 2.14.22 — 2021-01-02

Proper handling of certain fields in Dark Mode on both iPhone and iPad.

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