Comparison

ClearNode vs Perspective Notify

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

Perspective Notify

Features
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Perspective Notify brings fast, simple push notification sending to your iPhone. Perspective Notify helps you manage app profiles, send instant notifications with OneSignal or Firebase, draft notification copy with AI, and schedule OneSignal messages for later delivery. Whether you are testing an app, sending an update, or preparing a message for your users, Perspective Notify brings the tools together in a clean, accessible experience on your iPhone. Fast, Approachable Notifications Perspective Notify is designed to make sending push notifications feel simple and clear. Create your message, choose an app profile, review the details, and send. Key Features • OneSignal and Firebase Support Send push notifications with OneSignal or Firebase. • OneSignal Scheduling Schedule OneSignal notifications for future delivery. • AI Drafting Draft notification copy when you need help finding the right words. • Multiple App Profiles Manage more than one app profile from the same place. • Badge and Message Options Customize badge counts, titles, subtitles, and message content. • Clear Confirmation Alerts Review confirmation alerts before deleting apps or scheduled notifications. • Accessible Interface Use Perspective Notify with VoiceOver support throughout notification management. Firebase notifications are sent immediately. Scheduling is available for OneSignal notifications.

Screenshots

ClearNode4 screens
Perspective Notify2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClearNode at Free against Perspective Notify's $3.99. ClearNode also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Perspective Notify's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On 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

ClearNode is free to download; Perspective Notify costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClearNode ships an update every 3 weeks, Perspective Notify every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ClearNode versus Perspective Notify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearNodePerspective Notify
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerry FilbyTechopolis Online Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

None

ClearNode

No in-app purchases

None

Perspective Notify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClearNode free?
ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perspective Notify free?
Perspective Notify costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClearNode or Perspective Notify have ads?
Neither ClearNode nor Perspective Notify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClearNode or Perspective Notify?
ClearNode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Perspective Notify every 6 months. Most recently, ClearNode was updated on November 2, 2026 and Perspective Notify on October 28, 2026.

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