Comparison

ClearNode vs Ham Fox Hunt Helper

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

Head to head
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.

About

Ham Fox Hunt Helper

This field-ready toolkit assists amateur radio fox hunters by allowing quick compass bearings, plotting them on a live map, and visualizing convergence points for confident tracking, even off-grid. It offers offline map caching and a dark mode for night operations.

Highlights
  • Live map with compass bearings
  • Save and color-code bearings
  • Multiple map source options
  • Offline map caching
  • Dark Mode for night use
  • Visualize convergence points
Features
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Find the fox faster. This field-ready toolkit for amateur radio fox hunting (T-hunting/ARDF) lets you take quick bearings with a compass, plot them on a live map, and see where lines converge—so you can zero in with confidence, even off-grid. Why you’ll love it Map + Compass, together: Take a bearing and drop it at your current location in one tap. Save & color-code bearings: Organize multiple readings and visualize likely intersections at a glance. Switch map sources: Instantly toggle between USGS Topo, OpenStreetMap, and Apple Maps to match the terrain. Offline capable: Enable map caching before you head out, then keep navigating when signal fades. Made for night ops: Dark Mode preserves night vision and reduces glare. How it works Aim your directional antenna, use the compass to set a bearing, and add it to the map. Repeat from new locations; color-code readings to keep track of legs. Use the map layer that best fits your area (topo, OSM, or Apple Maps) and follow the convergence. Perfect for club hunts, training, and weekend T-hunting adventures—whether you’re sweeping city streets or hiking in the hills. Note: Always follow local laws and event rules. Continued use of GPS can impact battery life.

Screenshots

ClearNode4 screens
Ham Fox Hunt Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearNode at 100% against Ham Fox Hunt Helper's 50%. ClearNode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Ham Fox Hunt Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ClearNode's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ham Fox Hunt Helper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClearNode ships an update every 3 weeks, Ham Fox Hunt Helper every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ClearNode versus Ham Fox Hunt Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearNodeHam Fox Hunt Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerry FilbyJon Thomasson

Customer experience

ClearNode

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

Ham Fox Hunt Helper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ClearNode

No in-app purchases

None

Ham Fox Hunt Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClearNode free?
ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Fox Hunt Helper free?
Ham Fox Hunt Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ClearNode or Ham Fox Hunt Helper?
ClearNode is rated higher. ClearNode averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Ham Fox Hunt Helper averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ClearNode or Ham Fox Hunt Helper have ads?
Neither ClearNode nor Ham Fox Hunt Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClearNode or Ham Fox Hunt Helper?
ClearNode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ham Fox Hunt Helper every 5 months. Most recently, ClearNode was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ham Fox Hunt Helper on September 17, 2026.

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