ClearNode vs Ham Radio Net Control
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.
Ham Radio Net Control
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QRZ integration for Callsign lookup. Check-in Management during Net including adding Comments/Notes after a Ham Checks in. And mark commented after check-in in case you miss one going through the list. Export Reports and Share, Email or Save to Files. Syncs with the Opensource Net Control App on Github under the GitHub user @crypiehef.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ClearNode at Free against Ham Radio Net Control's $4.99. Ham Radio Net Control's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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; Ham Radio Net Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ClearNode ships an update every 3 weeks, Ham Radio Net Control every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearNode | Ham Radio Net Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerry Filby | Jason Faulhefer |
In-app purchases
ClearNode
No in-app purchases
Ham Radio Net Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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