Comparison

ttmsg vs Motorola Talkabout

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ttmsg

Features
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Social networking with no registration, no authentication and no saving of messages. Anonymous too. ttmsg is based on publish-subscribe protocol, MQTT. It works by sending messages to a topic. If someone or something wants to receive messages, they need to subscribe to the same topic. Primary use case for ttmsg is when you want to communicate without any registration and without saving of messages. Just agree the topic, optional password and broker and you're good to go. Agreement of topic and password is done using other means of communication such as talking on the phone or face-to-face. Secondary use case to communicate with devices over MQTT. Sample use case: - You and your friend decide topic and optionally a password. - You then agree the time when you are online. - When the time is right, you both subscribe to agreed topic. - You communicate by publishing messages to topic and respond by publishing message to the same topic. Features, including Premium: - No registration. - No authentication. - No saving of messages. - No knowing who sends or receives messages. - No notifications. If you are not using the app, you won't get any messages. - Encrypted messages, using custom password. - SSL/TLS if broker supports it. - Send images. - Uses multiple 3rd party brokers. - Use your own broker. - UI based on the great command line interface.

About

Motorola Talkabout

This app enhances two-way radio communication by enabling location sharing, messaging, and track recording without cell service. Connect your smartphone via Bluetooth to control radio settings and stay connected during off-grid adventures.

Highlights
  • Off-grid location sharing
  • Off-grid messaging
  • Record tracks and statistics
  • Control radio settings
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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GO BEYOND PUSH-TO-TALK WITH THE TALKABOUT T8xx series AND FREE TALKABOUT APP The TALKABOUT T8xx series allow you to share and track locations with your travel companions. No cell service, no problem. Just download this app, connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and you now have the ability to locate a friend’s campsite, share your current location and send messages - all while exploring off-grid. You can also control your radio setting from the TALKABOUT app. Skiing, hiking, hunting or at a music festival, the T8xx series have an IP54 rating and a range of up to 35 miles* to keep you connected no matter where your adventures lead. HOW IT WORKS The T8xx series two-way radio work just like every other radio by sending information using radio frequencies to keep you connected while off-grid. The secret to the T8xx series is once your smartphone is connected to your radio over Bluetooth, the TALKABOUT smartphone app enables communication options beyond push-to-talk. The TALKABOUT app uses the T8xx series as modem to talk, send messages, locations and more over the radio frequencies to your fellow T8xx series users. With enhanced communication and more information you enjoy unrivaled connectivity for peace of mind off the cellular grid. APP FEATURES: • Location sharing off-grid with ///what3words capabilities • Messaging off-grid • Record tracks & statistics • Push-to-talk from phone (select radio models; T802 and T803 only) • Features enabled & settings controlled by TALKABOUT App • Bluetooth connectivity to audio accessory (select radio models; T802 and T803 only) * The communication and data ranges quoted are calculated under optimum conditions, with an unobstructed line of sight. Actual range will vary depending on terrain and conditions, and is often less than the maximum possible.

Screenshots

ttmsg2 screens
Motorola Talkabout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Motorola Talkabout at none against ttmsg's 1. Motorola Talkabout also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ttmsg sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Motorola Talkabout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ttmsg ships an update every 9 months, Motorola Talkabout every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ttmsg versus Motorola Talkabout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterttmsgMotorola Talkabout
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSami SalkosuoMotorola Solutions, Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ttmsg

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

Motorola Talkabout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ttmsg free?
ttmsg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motorola Talkabout free?
Motorola Talkabout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ttmsg or Motorola Talkabout have ads?
Neither ttmsg nor Motorola Talkabout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ttmsg or Motorola Talkabout?
ttmsg ships an update every 9 months, and Motorola Talkabout every 3 months. Most recently, ttmsg was updated on October 5, 2026 and Motorola Talkabout on October 21, 2026.

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