# Node Remote for ALLSTAR — Control your ALLSTAR node

> Remote control and management utility for ALLSTAR nodes. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Miller.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-remote-for-allstar/id1366592188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/367821517)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-remote-for-allstar/id1366592188/reviews.md

## What is Node Remote for ALLSTAR?

Node Remote is compatible with ALLSTAR nodes.

Features:

* Editable Quick Link buttons allow you to disconnect from one hub and connect to another
* Send pre-defined config commands to the Node
* Search the ALLSTAR Node database for a specific node and connect to it
* Visibly see when your Node is transmitting or receiving
* Supports multiple Nodes by creating local accounts for each node
* Direct dial a node (if node number is known)

App prerequisites:

1) You must know your Node local IP address
2) Your iPhone/iPad must be on the same local area network as your Node unless using port forwarding
3) Use username/password as defined in your manager.conf file
4) bindaddr in manager.conf file must be set to 0.0.0.0 or your iPhone local IP must be added
5) Default manager port is 5038, but can be changed in app if you have changed it

Please report all bugs or features requests by email to: matt@dstarcomms.com

This app is NOT directly affiliated with ALLSTARLINK.

## Key features

- Editable Quick Link buttons
- Send pre-defined config commands
- Search ALLSTAR Node database
- Monitor transmit/receive status
- Support for multiple Nodes
- Direct dial a node

## Chart rankings

- #180 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-remote-for-allstar/id1366592188/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works well

*2026-03-31*

I’d like to see an automatic disconnect when switching nodes.

### 1/5 — Unable to fetch astdb.txt

*2026-02-06*

Fix “unable to fetch astdb.txt” on asl3 nodes!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-10-26*

Love it!

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-10-13*

This is the perfect app for controlling my Allstar node. Matt is a gentleman, very knowledgeable and is always available to help.

### 1/5 — Node Remote

*2025-08-16*

I can’t edit or delete a node. There are no menus appearing at the bottom as is shown in a YouTube video.

### 3/5 — Wasted my $4.99

*2025-05-04*

This only works if your device is on the same network as your node. Mine is at a repeater site 43 miles away.

### 4/5 — Here is the fix to “can’t find astdb.txt” (Credit goes to AeroD(in the reviews)

*2024-11-01*

As AeroD states, the app is coded to look for the file in /var/www/html/allmon2/

So what you do is create a symbolic link to it. In my case I created the Allmon2 directory with the capital A so the app could not find it.

I created /var/www/html/allmon2/ and linked the astdb.txt file from the Allmon2 directory. This is the only thing that there is in this recently created directory.

Problem solved. Developer lost 1 star because he never replied to my question, which was: where is the app looking for this astdb.txt file?

73, KD2PWR

### 3/5 — can only manage one connection on a node at a time

*2024-08-13*

After connecting to the node to manage, and making a connection from the managed node, causes the managed node to drop all other prior connections.   fail

### 5/5 — Works with ASL3

*2024-08-09*

Great app to control your AllStarNode.  In version 3 you need to add a firewall exception.  Add astmgr service in the firewall settings to open port 5038.

### 5/5 — Request

*2024-05-29*

Love the app as it does what I need it to. One request would be to have multiple pages for additional connection options. There are many nodes and hubs I’d like to be able to quickly access. Other than that, great work!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Node Remote for ALLSTAR

### What does Node Remote for ALLSTAR do?

Node Remote for ALLSTAR is a utility application designed to provide remote control and management capabilities for ALLSTAR nodes. It allows users to connect to, disconnect from, and send commands to their nodes, as well as monitor their status.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include editable quick link buttons for easy node switching, the ability to send pre-defined configuration commands, search the ALLSTAR Node database, and visually monitor when your node is transmitting or receiving. It also supports managing multiple nodes and direct dialing.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What are the prerequisites for using Node Remote for ALLSTAR?

To use the app, you must know your Node's local IP address and ensure your iPhone/iPad is on the same local area network as the Node, or use port forwarding. You'll also need your manager.conf username and password, and the bindaddr in manager.conf must be correctly configured.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is intended for amateur radio operators and enthusiasts who utilize ALLSTAR nodes and require a convenient way to manage and control them remotely from their Apple mobile devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2022-06-11

* Fixed an issue with Dark Mode

### 1.6 — 2022-06-09

*Fixed a Disconnect issue on iPad

### 1.5 — 2022-06-08

* Added the ability to disconnect a specific node by node number
* UI Improvments

### 1.4 — 2018-08-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

*Added ability to create up to 10 user macros prefixed with rpt fun nodenumber *

### 1.2 — 2018-04-20

Support for iPad

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