Comparison

Motorola Talkabout vs Emilon Groups

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

Head to head
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.

About

Emilon Groups

Features
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When creating groups, chat isn't always enough. We want each group to be tailored to our exact needs. Emilon makes that happen. Creating a group is easy. You can invite people to join or keep it for yourself. It's just like any chat app. Simple as pie. ​ Once you have your group, you can add widgets to it. Widgets are like little apps. They could be a calendar, a task manager, a photo gallery, or anything else. You can add as many as you like for anything you need in your group. Your mobile phone is essential but you want to have access on your desktop as well. Groups can be used for fun with some friends, or a tool for work. Either way, you have all the widgets you need to make the most out of them.

Screenshots

Motorola Talkabout4 screens
Emilon Groups3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Emilon Groups at every 3 weeks against Motorola Talkabout's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motorola Talkabout ships an update every 3 months, Emilon Groups every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Motorola Talkabout versus Emilon Groups: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotorola TalkaboutEmilon Groups
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMotorola Solutions, IncThe Insight Company (2018) Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Motorola Talkabout

No in-app purchases

None

Emilon Groups

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motorola Talkabout free?
Motorola Talkabout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emilon Groups free?
Emilon Groups is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motorola Talkabout or Emilon Groups have ads?
Neither Motorola Talkabout nor Emilon Groups shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motorola Talkabout or Emilon Groups?
Motorola Talkabout ships an update every 3 months, and Emilon Groups every 3 weeks. Most recently, Motorola Talkabout was updated on October 13, 2026 and Emilon Groups on September 30, 2026.

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