Barrett 4050 Remote Control vs Link to Windows
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Control your Barrett 4050 HF SDR remotely over an IP connection. This application provides full operational control, mirroring a direct connection, with automatic reconnection for dropped network links.
- Remote IP control
- Full operational control
- Intuitive user interface
- Auto re-connect feature
- Configure SDR settings
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The Barrett SDR (Software Defined Radio) Remote App is a FREE Advanced Remote-Control Application for the Barrett 4050 HF SDR from Barrett Communications. Prerequisites: - Barrett 4050 HF SDR with Remote control option enabled - IP connection to the Barrett 4050 HF SDR using WIFI dongle or via Ethernet An intuitive user interface to configure and control the Barrett 4050 HF SDR over IP. This application gives the user all the same operational control as using a control head connected directly to the SDR. The application offers auto re-connect on dropped network links.
Link to Windows
Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.
- Make and receive calls
- Manage phone notifications
- Read and reply to text messages
- View phone contacts
- Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barrett 4050 Remote Control at 5.0 against Link to Windows's 4.0. Barrett 4050 Remote Control also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Link to Windows's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Barrett 4050 Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link to Windows has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Barrett 4050 Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, Link to Windows fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrett 4050 Remote Control | Link to Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (17K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #14 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barrett Communications Pty Ltd | Microsoft Corporation |
Customer experience
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Link to Windows
Bugs and requests
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Link to Windows
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range
Requested features
4 requests- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality
In-app purchases
Barrett 4050 Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Link to Windows
No in-app purchases
Questions
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