# RepeaterPhone — Connect to ham radio repeaters

> Connects licensed amateur radio operators to EchoLink/AllStarLink nodes. (iPhone/iPad app by Weston Bustraan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802)
- Category: Utilities, Social Networking
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2022-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews.md

## What is RepeaterPhone?

Note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only.

RepeaterPhone provides the ability to connect your mobile device to  EchoLink or AllStarLink nodes, including repeaters and conferences. Push to talk today!

You will need an account with either the EchoLink or AllStarLink networks. Please see https://www.echolink.org or https://www.allstarlink.org, respectively, for more details

- Push-to-talk interface
- Browse or search the directory for available nodes
- Mark favorites with a star for quick access
- Supports various audio devices, including Bluetooth headsets
- Fully integrated into your phone's recent call system
- Includes a watch extension for dialing favorites and controlling push-to-talk
- Sharing your device with a licensed family member? Switch accounts easily

## Key features

- Push-to-talk interface
- EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection
- Node directory search
- Favorite nodes
- Bluetooth headset support
- Watch extension control

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of RepeaterPhone?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 Works well for Allstar and EchoLink
- 👍 Great for travel/remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Good value for the price
- 👍 Seamless background operation
- 👍 Accessible for blind users (Voiceover support)
- 👍 Reliable connections

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Volume too low/audio issues
- 🐛 Connection issues with some nodes/networks
- 🐛 App closes when screen locks/in background
- 🐛 Authentication/login failures
- 🐛 Fails to load station list sometimes
- 🐛 Random disconnections
- 🐛 Watch app limitations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Authentication failed on setup
- App crashes with latest iOS
- iPhone 16 Pro will not connect
- Many Allstar nodes reject connection attempts
- Crashes sometimes, interrupting calls
- Failed to load list of stations
- Randomly disconnects
- Hubs error out with 'Rejected: No authority found'
- Crashes under iOS 17.6
- App doesn’t work on Echolink
- Connection closes when screen locks
- Receive volume very low after iOS 16
- Audio seems less than fully baked, low volume
- Trying to change speakers mutes app
- Private nodes stay keyed after unkeying
- App reads 'Account not found'
- Callsign beginning with a number times out at 45secs
- Supermon stops reporting during local private node connection

**Most requested features**

- DTMF presets on dial page
- Apple CarPlay integration
- CQ function inclusion
- Organize nodes by location/group chat
- See total people connected before connecting
- Search for nodes by location
- More sorting for repeater list
- Last heard map/list
- Listen-only mode
- Dialer for Allstar codes (*72 etc.)
- Android app with PTT
- Macros to hound and disconnect nodes
- Map of AllStar node location
- Adjustable mic level slider

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I want to like this

*2026-05-05, version 1.1.8*

App randomly closes, most likely due to my use of beta iOS.    I’ve discussed this with the developer and feel that it’s not the app.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-03-16, version 1.1.8*

This app works really well. Good audio to my Allstar node and beyond.  Would be great to have some DTMF presets on the dial page. So I could send stored connect and disconnect commands.

### 4/5 — Very good app!

*2026-03-12, version 1.1.8*

I rated this as 4 stars, even though it is the BEST allstar app for iOS it is missing one important feature that would be highly welcomed; Apple CarPlay integration.

### 1/5 — Login

*2026-03-04, version 1.1.8*

I tried to set up my account and i always get “authentification failed”.

### 5/5 — Finally!! iOS version has been made!

*2026-01-29, version 1.1.7*

This is an excellent program and special
thanks to WES for making this happen!
Important note for those beta testing, 26.2 has broken this app. Do not update your phone to beta versions until they get this resolved.
KA4EPS

### 3/5 — good app but crashes with latest iOS

*2026-01-29, version 1.1.7*

Not sure what the go is but with current iOS the app crashes when connected to allstar node.  Otherwise works well and has been reliable upto now.

### 1/5 — iOS issues

*2025-07-27, version 1.1.7*

iPhone 12 no issues but iPhone 16 pro will not connect

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-05-30*

Very smooth running. My only wish would be  the inclusion of the CQ function as was added to the original EchoLink app. Otherwise, a pleasure to use.

### 2/5 — Many Allstar nodes reject this apps connection attempts

*2025-05-16, version 1.1.7*

Seems Repeaterphone uses node-less, unauthenticated access to hub nodes. Seems large hubs disable “allstar-public” access to block abuse. This prevents me from accessing the large southcoastreflector network I’m interested in. I confirmed with the network admin. that he has disabled “allstar-public”.

Several forum posters reported these issues with this app., and the only alternative is Android based DVswitch. Appears the developer is also aware of the issue for a couple of years now, and has no resolution.

So, before spending your money- validate the access requirements of your favorite node network hubs.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-05-04, version 1.1.7*

This app is fantastic for any ham interested in getting access to digital modes. Works flawlessly.
DARYL - VK3AWA

## Frequently asked questions about RepeaterPhone

### What is RepeaterPhone?

RepeaterPhone is a mobile application designed for licensed Amateur Radio operators. It allows users to connect their mobile devices to EchoLink or AllStarLink nodes, including repeaters and conference bridges, enabling communication over these networks.

### What are the key features of RepeaterPhone?

Key features include a push-to-talk interface, the ability to browse and search for available nodes, marking favorite nodes for quick access, support for various audio devices like Bluetooth headsets, integration with the phone's recent call system, and a watch extension for controlling push-to-talk and dialing favorites.

### Is RepeaterPhone free to use?

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

### Who can use RepeaterPhone?

This app is exclusively for licensed Amateur Radio operators. Users will need an existing account with either the EchoLink or AllStarLink networks to utilize the application's full functionality.

### How do I connect to repeaters with this app?

To connect to repeaters, you must be a licensed Amateur Radio operator with an account on either the EchoLink or AllStarLink networks. Once logged in, you can browse or search for available nodes (repeaters, conferences) and initiate a connection using the push-to-talk interface.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2026-01-31

- Fixed audio codec bug introduced by iOS 26.3

### 1.1.7 — 2025-01-02

- Fixed issue with VoiceOver audio route after call ends
- Added 3 kHz clarity boost EQ to microphone audio

### 1.1.6 — 2024-06-04

Fixed crash due to concurrent callsign lookups

### 1.1.5 — 2024-02-19

Fixed an issue where switching between multiple AllStar accounts might retain the inactivated account's details.

### 1.1.4 — 2023-09-10

* Added support for Flic buttons as PTT 
* Screen will no longer go to sleep during a call
* VoiceOver will no longer announce directory loading when directory is not on screen
* Fixed number pad for EchoLink manual node creation
* EchoLink will no longer have so much registration churn due to network path changes

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