Comparison

ClearNode vs KeyUp Radio

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

KeyUp Radio

Features
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KeyUp is a fast, modern controller for your AllStarLink amateur-radio nodes — built for hams, by hams. Scan your local Wi-Fi to find your nodes, then connect and disconnect links, fire one-tap presets, watch real-time RX/TX and connected-node status, and manage everything from a clean iPhone and iPad interface. Features: • Auto-discover AllStarLink nodes on your network • Connect / disconnect links, permanent connects, disconnect-all • Five shared presets plus unlimited per-node presets • Live RX/TX and connected-node status • Per-node naming, Face ID protection, password autofill • Designed for ASL3 and HamVoIP nodes over the Asterisk Manager Interface (AMI) Private by design: KeyUp talks directly to your nodes on your local network. No ads, no tracking, no paywall — completely free. KeyUp is not affiliated with AllStarLink, Inc. Amateur radio license required to operate a node. Developed by Brandon Fowler (AE7BF) and Tyler Fowler (W7NTF).

Screenshots

ClearNode4 screens
KeyUp Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KeyUp Radio at daily against ClearNode's every 2 weeks. KeyUp Radio also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, KeyUp Radio daily. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ClearNode versus KeyUp Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearNodeKeyUp Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerry FilbyBaldGuy LLC

In-app purchases

None

ClearNode

No in-app purchases

None

KeyUp Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClearNode free?
ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyUp Radio free?
KeyUp Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClearNode or KeyUp Radio have ads?
Neither ClearNode nor KeyUp Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClearNode or KeyUp Radio?
ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, and KeyUp Radio daily. Most recently, ClearNode was updated on August 29, 2026 and KeyUp Radio on September 20, 2026.

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