TRBOnet Mobile vs SmartPTT Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRBOnet Mobile
This app connects users to dispatchers and other users via Wi-Fi or cellular data, emulating console functionality. It supports voice and data communication, location tracking, and safety features for business operations.
- Group and private calls
- Emergency calls
- Location tracking on maps
- Safety features (Man Down, Shake to Alarm)
- Messaging and chat
- File transfer
- NFC tag reader
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WHEREVER YOU ARE - STAY CONNECTED! TRBOnet's Mobile iOS solution is an application that emulates the regular console and delivers the most important dispatch information to the user's iOS-based device. It helps to interact with 2-way radios, iOS devices and Dispatchers using voice and data via Wi-Fi or the Cellular Data network. The solution also enables personnel and vehicle location tracking on the mobile device. FEATURES: Group and private calls Full duplex private calls to PoC, TETRA users and dispatchers Emergency calls SIP dialer Safety features (Man Down detection, Shake to Alarm, No Movement) Call history and call recording, Request To Talk (Call Alert), Quick video and audio messages Messaging, group and private chats (message statuses, reply to and forward) File transfer, image preview Dispatcher intercom Online location and maps Job Ticketing NFC tag reader for indoor location tracking Support for Bluetooth accessories Redundant servers REQUIREMENTS TRBOnet Enterprise 5.2.5 or higher NOTE Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
SmartPTT Mobile
This app provides push-to-talk (PTT) communication over cellular networks, enabling seamless voice calls, text messages, and location tracking. It supports group and private calls, emergency alerts, and multimedia attachments for instant communication needs.
- Group and private voice calls
- Emergency calls and alarms
- Presence updates
- GPS location tracking
- Text messages
- Multimedia attachments
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SmartPTT Mobile is a PTT-over-cellular feature in SmartPTT Enterprise and SmartPTT PLUS. This lightweight app enables seamless communications with your radio subscribers, SmartPTT dispatchers, and other mobile app users. Its cost-effectiveness, broadband network support (Wi-Fi and LTE) is a great choice for instant communications. Features: • Group and private voice calls • Emergency calls & alarms • Presence updates • GPS location tracking on Google Maps, Baidu, and OSM. • Text messages • Multimedia attachments • Server backup support; carrier change support. • English and Chinese languages. Requirements: • iOS version 13 or higher. To prevent communication failure at updates, we recommend you to enable manual application updates. Visit SmartPTT website: https://smartptt.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmartPTT Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartPTT
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartPTT Mobile at 5.0 against TRBOnet Mobile's 3.0. SmartPTT Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TRBOnet Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartPTT Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
TRBOnet Mobile ships an update every 2 months, SmartPTT Mobile every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRBOnet Mobile | SmartPTT Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neocom Software Corporation | Elcomplus, Inc. |
Customer experience
TRBOnet Mobile
SmartPTT Mobile
In-app purchases
TRBOnet Mobile
No in-app purchases
SmartPTT Mobile
No in-app purchases
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