Motorola Talkabout vs CrewDeck Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Off-grid location sharing
- Off-grid messaging
- Record tracks and statistics
- Control radio settings
- Bluetooth connectivity
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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.
CrewDeck Pro
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CrewDeck Pro is the all-in-one professional network designed exclusively for the aviation industry. Connect with pilots, cabin crew, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, maintenance technicians, ground operations personnel, and other aviation professionals from around the world. Build your professional profile, expand your network, and stay connected with the people who keep aviation moving. Features include: • Professional aviation networking • Aviation-focused social feed and posts • Direct messaging and crew connections • Aviation job listings and career opportunities • Job application tracking • Flight tracking tools • Digital logbook features • Credential and document management • Weather tools and aviation calculators • Industry news and updates • Career growth resources CrewDeck Pro brings powerful tools designed to support aviation professionals at every stage of their careers. Whether you're a student pilot beginning your journey, an airline captain, a flight attendant, an ATC specialist, a dispatcher, or an aviation enthusiast building connections within the industry, CrewDeck Pro helps bring the aviation community together in one place. Join the network built by aviation professionals, for aviation professionals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Motorola Talkabout at 13.0 against CrewDeck Pro's 15.1. On price, update cadence, 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.
Motorola Talkabout ships an update every 3 months, CrewDeck Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motorola Talkabout | CrewDeck Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | CrewDeck Pro LLC |
In-app purchases
Motorola Talkabout
No in-app purchases
CrewDeck Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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