TRBOnet Mobile vs WAVE Tactical PTT
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.
WAVE Tactical PTT
This app transforms mobile devices into secure push-to-talk communication tools. It offers unified voice, text messaging, and location services, integrating with land mobile radio systems for enhanced workgroup collaboration.
- Secure push-to-talk
- Unified voice and text messaging
- Location and presence information
- Integration with land mobile radio systems
- AES256 encryption
- Emergency support
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WAVE Tactical PTT by Motorola Solutions extends your device into a broadband push-to-talk (PTT) handset for fully secure, unified workgroup communications anywhere you have a network connection. This application supports the iOS PTT Framework using WAVE Tactical Server versions 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22.0. WAVE Tactical is the industry's most powerful and flexible work group communication tool for secure PTT on the go. It transforms mobile devices and PCs into team communication tools and integrates with land mobile radio (LMR) to provide unified voice, text messaging, location and presence in a single application. • AES256 encryption of all communications • Group calls for secure one-to-many communications • Private calls for secure one-to-one communications • Group and Private text messaging • Presence & location information • Emergency Support • Remote PTT accessories for most devices (Bluetooth low energy, wired headsets, badge microphones) WAVE Tactical PTT is utilized on the WAVE Tactical System, which is Motorola's highly scalable, feature-rich, enterprise-grade PTT solution. It enables full interoperability between different radio systems and extends the reach of these systems using any combination of broadband networks and devices. Radio Integrations: • Motorola Solutions ASTRO 25 with wireline interface • Motorola Solutions DIMETRA with wireline interface • Motorola ASTRO 25 and TETRA with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Motorola MOTOTRBO with wireline interface • Other vendor P25 and non-P25 systems with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Other Analog Radio interfaces WAVE Tactical PTT introduces the iOS PTT Framework and supports the following WAVE Server Releases release 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22 and newer. It will operate in the following environments. • Public cellular networks, if the device is Mobile Device Managed and configured in Supervised mode • Private cellular network • Pre-configured Wi-Fi networks • Via a VPN over Wi-Fi and cellular networks Note: For use with Wi-Fi networks, the Wi-Fi must be configured via the App Settings under Configure Wi-Fi. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WAVE Tactical PTT at 5.0 against TRBOnet Mobile's 3.0. TRBOnet Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
WAVE Tactical PTT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRBOnet Mobile | WAVE Tactical PTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neocom Software Corporation | Motorola Solutions, Inc |
Customer experience
TRBOnet Mobile
WAVE Tactical PTT
In-app purchases
TRBOnet Mobile
No in-app purchases
WAVE Tactical PTT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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