ClearNode vs Blue Def Decoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Blue Def Decoder
Instantly determine the freshness of your Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) by entering the code from your container. This app helps you confirm DEF hasn't expired, track shelf life, and verify vehicle compliance, removing guesswork for diesel vehicle owners.
- Check DEF freshness
- Enter 5-11 character codes
- View manufacturing date
- See freshness status
- Track shelf life
- Verify vehicle compliance
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Easily check the freshness of your Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) with Blue Def Decoder. Enter the 5–11 character code printed on your DEF container — whether it’s the short date section or the full code — and instantly see the manufacturing date and freshness status. Use Blue Def Decoder to: Confirm your DEF hasn’t expired Track shelf life for storage Verify compliance for your vehicle Blue Def Decoder saves you time and removes the guesswork from DEF code verification. Perfect for Sprinter van owners, diesel truck drivers, and anyone who needs quick, accurate results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ClearNode at Free against Blue Def Decoder's $3.99. ClearNode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Blue Def Decoder's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 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
ClearNode is free to download; Blue Def Decoder costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 6, 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 60% of Blue Def Decoder's.
ClearNode ships an update every 3 weeks, Blue Def Decoder every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearNode | Blue Def Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #173 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerry Filby | Mako Technology Labs |
Customer experience
ClearNode
Blue Def Decoder
In-app purchases
ClearNode
No in-app purchases
Blue Def Decoder
No in-app purchases
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