# ClearNode vs Accessory Manager

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClearNode at every 2 weeks against Accessory Manager's every 16 months. ClearNode also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 1). Accessory Manager's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Accessory Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, Accessory Manager every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearNode | Accessory Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessory-manager/id1604243882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gerry Filby](https://appshunter.io/developer/962195315) | [Motorola Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/556842600) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Accessory Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accessory-manager/id1604243882)

Manage your Motorola Solutions Bluetooth accessories with this app. View connection status and product information for WM500 and WM800 devices directly from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** View connection status, Access product information, Manage WM500 accessories, Manage WM800 accessories, Smartphone integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearNode free?

ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Accessory Manager free?

Accessory Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClearNode or Accessory Manager?

Accessory Manager is rated higher. ClearNode averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Accessory Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClearNode or Accessory Manager have ads?

Neither ClearNode nor Accessory Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearNode or Accessory Manager?

ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Accessory Manager every 16 months. Most recently, ClearNode was updated on August 29, 2026 and Accessory Manager on June 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*