ClearNode vs Digi Voices
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.
Digi Voices
This app provides digital voice communication for licensed amateur radio operators. It supports multiple digital radio protocols and offers features like PTT, GPS reporting, and event logging. Connect to global digital radio networks from your Apple devices.
- Multi-protocol digital voice communication
- Push-to-talk (PTT) voice transmission
- Real-time GPS location reporting
- Automatic server list updates
- Detailed event log viewer
- Universal app for Apple devices
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Digi Voice is a comprehensive digital radio client designed for licensed amateur radio operators, offering multi-protocol digital voice communication on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. With professional-grade audio processing and a clean, modern interface, connect directly to popular digital radio networks and access points from your Apple device. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS • DVPX - Digi Voice Protocol eXtended (Active) • DMR (Brandmeister and compatible networks) and TGIF (Active) • NXDN (Active) • M17 — modern open-source digital radio (Active) • D-STAR (DCS repeaters) (Active) • P25 (Active) • YSF (Yaesu System Fusion) (Active) • IAX2 / AllStar. (Active beta) KEY FEATURES • Push-to-talk (PTT) voice transmission • Advanced audio processing with AGC, VOX detection, and level monitoring • Real-time GPS location reporting with QTH Maidenhead grid locator • Automatic server list updates • Detailed event log viewer • Modern dark-theme interface • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch • Digi APRS Beacon DESIGNED FOR AMATEUR RADIO Digi Voice is designed for licensed amateur radio operators. A valid amateur radio license and appropriate credentials for the networks you connect to are required. Please operate in accordance with your country’s regulations and the terms of the networks you use. Whether you’re at home or on the go, Digi Voice keeps you connected to the global digital radio community. NOTE: All data and passwords you enter into the app are stored on your own device. The app does not connect to ALGSoft or QRV73 servers. Your data, such as your call sign and DMR ID, does not include a built-in vocoder; users can install their own if they wish. Codec2 is open source.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ClearNode at Free against Digi Voices's $4.99. ClearNode also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Digi Voices's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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; Digi Voices costs $4.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 2, 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 58% of Digi Voices's.
ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, Digi Voices every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearNode | Digi Voices |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #57 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerry Filby | Fatih ONDER |
Customer experience
ClearNode
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In-app purchases
ClearNode
No in-app purchases
Digi Voices
No in-app purchases








