Comparison

ClearNode vs AllStar Node Control

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

AllStar Node Control

Features
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AllStar Node Control replaces heavyweight web apps and outdated mobile apps with a clean, modern approach to managing your local AllStar node. Save one-touch quick links, search the entire AllStar and EchoLink global directories, set up favorites, run node maintenance tasks and configure command macros. Node Control scans your local network for AllStarLink nodes and configures them automatically - just add your manager credentials and you're on the air! Your one time purchase helps support software made by a ham, for hams. No ads, no subscriptions, no surprises. Check out my other mobile apps for other great ham radio goodness. I also make the most capable mobile FT8/FT4 station anywhere. AllStar Node Control is not affiliated with or endorsed by AllStarLink, Inc.

Screenshots

ClearNode4 screens
AllStar Node Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClearNode at Free against AllStar Node Control's $0.99. AllStar Node Control's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

ClearNode is free to download; AllStar Node Control costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, AllStar Node Control daily. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ClearNode versus AllStar Node Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearNodeAllStar Node Control
PriceFree — better$0.99
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 iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerry FilbyJONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN

In-app purchases

None

ClearNode

No in-app purchases

None

AllStar Node Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClearNode free?
ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AllStar Node Control free?
AllStar Node Control costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClearNode or AllStar Node Control have ads?
Neither ClearNode nor AllStar Node Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClearNode or AllStar Node Control?
ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, and AllStar Node Control daily. Most recently, ClearNode was updated on August 29, 2026 and AllStar Node Control on September 24, 2026.

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