RepeaterPhone vs SCDVA Pathfinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RepeaterPhone
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.
- Push-to-talk interface
- EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection
- Node directory search
- Favorite nodes
- Bluetooth headset support
- Watch extension control
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Note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. RepeaterPhone provides the ability to connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink nodes, including repeaters and conferences. Push to talk today! You will need an account with either the EchoLink or AllStarLink networks. Please see https://www.echolink.org or https://www.allstarlink.org, respectively, for more details - Push-to-talk interface - Browse or search the directory for available nodes - Mark favorites with a star for quick access - Supports various audio devices, including Bluetooth headsets - Fully integrated into your phone's recent call system - Includes a watch extension for dialing favorites and controlling push-to-talk - Sharing your device with a licensed family member? Switch accounts easily
SCDVA Pathfinder
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The Pathfinder Program is a South Carolina Veteran peer-support program that provides personal support for transitioning Veterans by connecting them to relevant resources and services in their community and assist them in accomplishing their personal and professional goals and thrive after military service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SCDVA Pathfinder at Free against RepeaterPhone's $7.99. SCDVA Pathfinder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). RepeaterPhone's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
SCDVA Pathfinder is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RepeaterPhone ships an update every 2 months, SCDVA Pathfinder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RepeaterPhone | SCDVA Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Weston Bustraan | Combined Arms |
Bugs and requests
RepeaterPhone
Reported bugs
18 issues- 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
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- Failed to load list of stations
- Randomly disconnects
- Hubs error out with 'Rejected: No authority found'
- Crashes under iOS 17.6
- App doesn’t work on Echolink
- Connection closes when screen locks
- Receive volume very low after iOS 16
- Audio seems less than fully baked, low volume
- Trying to change speakers mutes app
- Private nodes stay keyed after unkeying
- App reads 'Account not found'
- Callsign beginning with a number times out at 45secs
- Supermon stops reporting during local private node connection
Requested features
14 requests- DTMF presets on dial page
- Apple CarPlay integration
- CQ function inclusion
- Organize nodes by location/group chat
- See total people connected before connecting
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- Search for nodes by location
- More sorting for repeater list
- Last heard map/list
- Listen-only mode
- Dialer for Allstar codes (*72 etc.)
- Android app with PTT
- Macros to hound and disconnect nodes
- Map of AllStar node location
- Adjustable mic level slider
SCDVA Pathfinder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RepeaterPhone
No in-app purchases
SCDVA Pathfinder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RepeaterPhone free?
Is SCDVA Pathfinder free?
Do RepeaterPhone or SCDVA Pathfinder have ads?
Which is updated more often, RepeaterPhone or SCDVA Pathfinder?
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