# RepeaterPhone vs HAMRS Pro

The clearest difference is rating: RepeaterPhone at 4.4 against HAMRS Pro's 3.4. RepeaterPhone also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 54%) and ratings volume (89 vs 16). HAMRS Pro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 and HAMRS Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RepeaterPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 89 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of RepeaterPhone's written reviews are positive against 54% of HAMRS Pro's.

RepeaterPhone ships an update every 2 months, HAMRS Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterPhone | HAMRS Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews)** | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamrs-pro/id6737914760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | #165 |
| Size | 14 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) | [Cabin Interactive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778489847) |

## What reviewers say

### RepeaterPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### HAMRS Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamrs-pro/id6737914760)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This is a portable logging application designed for amateur radio enthusiasts participating in outdoor activities. It simplifies the process of recording contacts during events like POTA and SOTA.

**Highlights:** Portable logging, POTA support, SOTA support, Field Day logging, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

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

### Is HAMRS Pro free?

HAMRS Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RepeaterPhone or HAMRS Pro?

RepeaterPhone is rated higher. RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while HAMRS Pro averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do RepeaterPhone or HAMRS Pro have ads?

Neither RepeaterPhone nor HAMRS Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepeaterPhone or HAMRS Pro?

RepeaterPhone ships an update every 2 months, and HAMRS Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, RepeaterPhone was updated on October 27, 2026 and HAMRS Pro on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RepeaterPhone or HAMRS Pro?

RepeaterPhone currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and HAMRS Pro at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*