# RepeaterPhone vs Magic PTT

The clearest difference is price: Magic PTT at Free against RepeaterPhone's $7.99. Magic PTT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). RepeaterPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (89 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Magic PTT is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Magic PTT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. RepeaterPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic PTT 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RepeaterPhone ships an update every 2 months, Magic PTT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterPhone | Magic PTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-ptt/id6780658818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) | [Dominic Landucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780658820) |

## What reviewers say

### RepeaterPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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


### Magic PTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-ptt/id6780658818)

This app provides a push-to-talk radio network for various users, enabling live voice communication over a global network. It features channels, private rooms, radio bridges, live captions, and contact management. Users can also share photos and access weather alerts.

**Highlights:** Push-to-talk voice communication, Global radio network, Channels and private rooms, Live captions in 25 languages, Contact management and notes, Live map with grid squares, Chat and photo sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic PTT membership | $3.49 | per month |
| Magic PTT membership (yearly) | $27.99 | per year |
| Radio look pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Custom Magic PTT ID | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

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

### Is Magic PTT free?

Magic PTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepeaterPhone or Magic PTT?

Magic PTT is rated higher. RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Magic PTT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RepeaterPhone or Magic PTT have ads?

Neither RepeaterPhone nor Magic PTT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepeaterPhone or Magic PTT?

RepeaterPhone ships an update every 2 months, and Magic PTT every 3 days. Most recently, RepeaterPhone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magic PTT on October 31, 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.*