Comparison

RS vs ClearNode

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

Head to head
About

RS

Control and adjust settings for the ICOM Wideband Handy Receiver IC-R30 remotely. View receiver settings directly from your iPhone or iPad. Requires iOS 9.0 or later and a compatible receiver.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of IC-R30 receiver
  • Change receiver settings
  • Check receiver settings
  • iPhone and iPad compatibility
  • Bluetooth LE connectivity
Features
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"RS-R30I" is a remote control application for the ICOM Wideband Handy Receiver "IC-R30." You can operate and change the receiver’s settings using an iPhone or iPad, and you can also check its settings. Device requirements: iOS version 9.0 or later for 64 bit CPU models. Supported receiver: Icom IC-R30 Refer to the instruction manual for details. NOTE: - The RS-R30I does not guarantee compatibility with all iPhones and iPads. It may not work, depending on its OS version, installed applications, and so on. - Confirm the IC-R30's Serial port function is set to"CI-V (Echo Back OFF)" ( [MENU] > Bluetooth Set > Data Device Set > Serialport Function ) - Bluetooth LE is used to connect with the IC-R30 and it is a slow data transfer. So there may be a time delay between the receiver’s operation and the display on the data device. In addition, depending on the receiver environment, it may not be able to operate properly. - Bluetooth may be disconnected in the following cases: · The screen of the device is locked. · The application is running in the background mode. · Wi-Fi is enabled. · Connecting or removing a Bluetooth headset.

About

ClearNode

This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentials
  • Control radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume)
  • Connect/disconnect from remote nodes
  • Catalog and search active node lists
  • Monitor and control multiple devices
  • Play delayed audio streams
  • Power down or reboot device
Features
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The ClearNode App allows you to: - Set up your ClearNode with your AllStar, Echolink and DMR credentials and settings - Configure important parameters for Asterisk and USB Audio - Connect and disconnect your ClearNode device from remote nodes and servers - Keep a catalog of the nodes you have connected to - Search the AllStar, Echolink and DMR active node lists - Control the integrated radio: Tx/Rx frequency, CTCSS codes, Squelch, Volume, Emphasis, High Pass and Low Pass, bandwidth - Power down or reboot your ClearNode Device - Play a delayed stream (~20 sec) of the audio traffic on your ClearNode (Tx and Rx), also play the stream to your public Broadcastify account - The ClearNode App detects and displays your ClearNode's current IP Addresses - If you have multiple ClearNode devices you can monitor and control them all from a single ClearNode Mobile App This application is a support/remote control utility for ClearNode devices built by Gerry Filby/W6WNG.

Screenshots

RS4 screens
ClearNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearNode at 100% against RS's 19%. ClearNode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (32 vs 4). RS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of RS's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearNode's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RS versus ClearNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSClearNode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings432 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICOM INCORPORATEDGerry Filby

Customer experience

RS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative75.0%

ClearNode

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RS

No in-app purchases

None

ClearNode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RS free?
RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearNode free?
ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RS or ClearNode?
ClearNode is rated higher. RS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ClearNode averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do RS or ClearNode have ads?
Neither RS nor ClearNode shows ads.

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