# RepeaterPhone vs HamThings PTT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RepeaterPhone at 71% against HamThings PTT's 0%. RepeaterPhone also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). HamThings PTT's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HamThings PTT is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. RepeaterPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

RepeaterPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 88 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of HamThings PTT's.

RepeaterPhone ships an update every 2 months, HamThings PTT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterPhone | HamThings PTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) | [Giacomo De Angelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794328781) |

## What reviewers say

### RepeaterPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #151 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


### HamThings PTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779)

Connect your ham radio to your iPhone for internet-based communication on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors. Supports multiple networks and offers real-time push-to-talk, DMR features, and last heard information. Requires a valid amateur radio license.

**Highlights:** Real-time push-to-talk over IP, DMR digital network support, SvxLink analog reflector connectivity, Multi-network compatibility, Real-time Last Heard display, DMR text messaging, Background wake-up for calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HamThings PTT (yearly) | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

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

### Is HamThings PTT free?

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

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

RepeaterPhone is rated higher. RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while HamThings PTT averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RepeaterPhone or HamThings PTT have ads?

Neither RepeaterPhone nor HamThings PTT shows ads.

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

RepeaterPhone ships an update every 2 months, and HamThings PTT every 4 days. Most recently, RepeaterPhone was updated on October 19, 2026 and HamThings PTT on October 6, 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.*