# EyeStream vs HamThings PTT

The clearest difference is rating: HamThings PTT at 3.0 against EyeStream's 1.3. HamThings PTT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). EyeStream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. EyeStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamThings PTT holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

EyeStream ships an update every 5 months, HamThings PTT every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeStream | HamThings PTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyestream/id1029420231/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEWRADIO S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351093945) | [Giacomo De Angelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794328781) |

## What reviewers say

### EyeStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyestream/id1029420231)

Monitor your Shoutcast and Icecast streaming servers in real-time. See server status, listener counts, and view recent song history. Stream your channels directly with the integrated player.

**Highlights:** Real-time server status monitoring, Total and per-server listener counts, Recent song history for each channel, Built-in audio player for direct streaming, Compatibility with Shoutcast 1/2 and Icecast/KH

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HamThings PTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779)

Connect your ham radio to your iPhone for internet-based communication on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors. Supports multiple networks and offers real-time push-to-talk, DMR features, and last heard information. Requires a valid amateur radio license.

**Highlights:** Real-time push-to-talk over IP, DMR digital network support, SvxLink analog reflector connectivity, Multi-network compatibility, Real-time Last Heard display, DMR text messaging, Background wake-up for calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HamThings PTT (yearly) | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeStream free?

EyeStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamThings PTT free?

HamThings PTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EyeStream or HamThings PTT?

HamThings PTT is rated higher. EyeStream averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HamThings PTT averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EyeStream or HamThings PTT have ads?

Neither EyeStream nor HamThings PTT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EyeStream or HamThings PTT?

EyeStream ships an update every 5 months, and HamThings PTT every 2 days. Most recently, EyeStream was updated on September 19, 2026 and HamThings PTT on September 19, 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.*