# ClearNode vs Ham Radio Net Control

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearNode | Ham Radio Net Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gerry Filby](https://appshunter.io/developer/962195315) | [Jason Faulhefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832056341) |

## 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


### Ham Radio Net Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-net-control/id6754520301)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearNode free?

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

### Is Ham Radio Net Control free?

Ham Radio Net Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ClearNode or Ham Radio Net Control have ads?

Neither ClearNode nor Ham Radio Net Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearNode or Ham Radio Net Control?

ClearNode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ham Radio Net Control every 4 weeks. Most recently, ClearNode was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ham Radio Net Control on October 30, 2026.

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