# Beagle Chat vs RepeaterPhone

The clearest difference is price: Beagle Chat at Free against RepeaterPhone's $7.99. Beagle Chat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). RepeaterPhone's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Beagle Chat is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Beagle Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 89 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Beagle Chat's written reviews are positive against 71% of RepeaterPhone's.

Beagle Chat ships an update every 5 days, RepeaterPhone every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beagle Chat | RepeaterPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beagle-chat-friends-and-ai/id1597429120/reviews)** | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 115 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DECENT NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815442154) | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) |

## What reviewers say

### Beagle Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beagle-chat-friends-and-ai/id1597429120)

Connect with others in a decentralized metaverse. This real-time chat application utilizes Web3 technologies like peer-to-peer networks and smart contracts. Access is granted simply by signing with your private key, no traditional registration required.

**Highlights:** Real-time meeting and chat, Web3 and blockchain integration, Peer-to-peer networking, Smart contract support, ENS and DID compatibility, No registration required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### RepeaterPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024)

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Push-to-talk interface, EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection, Node directory search, Favorite nodes, Bluetooth headset support, Watch extension control

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 Works well for Allstar and EchoLink
- 👍 Great for travel/remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Volume too low/audio issues
- 🐛 Connection issues with some nodes/networks
- 🐛 App closes when screen locks/in background
- 🐛 Authentication/login failures

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication failed on setup
- App crashes with latest iOS
- iPhone 16 Pro will not connect
- Many Allstar nodes reject connection attempts
- Crashes sometimes, interrupting calls

**Requested features**

- DTMF presets on dial page
- Apple CarPlay integration
- CQ function inclusion
- Organize nodes by location/group chat
- See total people connected before connecting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beagle Chat free?

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

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

RepeaterPhone costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beagle Chat or RepeaterPhone?

Beagle Chat is rated higher. Beagle Chat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.

### Do Beagle Chat or RepeaterPhone have ads?

Neither Beagle Chat nor RepeaterPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beagle Chat or RepeaterPhone?

Beagle Chat ships an update every 5 days, and RepeaterPhone every 2 months. Most recently, Beagle Chat was updated on October 30, 2026 and RepeaterPhone on October 30, 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.*