# TR Talk vs HamSphere 5.0

The clearest difference is rating: TR Talk at 5.0 against HamSphere 5.0's 3.9. TR Talk also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 38%) and in-app purchases (none vs 30). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. TR Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

TR Talk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TR Talk's written reviews are positive against 38% of HamSphere 5.0's.

TR Talk ships an update fortnightly, HamSphere 5.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TR Talk | HamSphere 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tr-talk/id1547187820/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ilyas Yilmaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546175199) | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) |

## What reviewers say

### TR Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tr-talk/id1547187820)

This app enables real-time voice conversations with friends or groups through free channels. It functions like a push-to-talk service, transforming your smartphone into a CB radio for live communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice conversations, Group and individual chat, Free channels, Push-to-talk functionality, Location sharing (optional), Age verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Virtual HF bands (10-160m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands, USB, LSB, and CW modes, Built-in audio filters, Power setting, In-app purchase instrument expansions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oscilloscope MBP006 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (10m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TR Talk free?

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

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TR Talk or HamSphere 5.0?

TR Talk is rated higher. TR Talk averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TR Talk or HamSphere 5.0 have ads?

Neither TR Talk nor HamSphere 5.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TR Talk or HamSphere 5.0?

TR Talk ships an update fortnightly, and HamSphere 5.0 monthly. Most recently, TR Talk was updated on August 28, 2026 and HamSphere 5.0 on August 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*