Direct PTT vs Two Way Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Direct PTT
This app provides seamless push-to-talk voice communication and real-time fleet tracking. It offers group and individual calls, GPS visibility, and safety features like SOS and Man Down alerts. Users can also send text messages and record conversations.
- Push-to-talk voice communication
- Real-time fleet mapping and GPS tracking
- Group and individual calls
- SOS and Man Down alerts
- Text messaging
- Audio conversation recording
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DirectPTT is an application for iOS smartphones that enables seamlessly communicatio DirectPTT the DirectPTT system allowing full voice connectivity to all users in the fleet. The software not only offers PTT voice communication but full mapping integration so fleet users can have quick and easy visibility of all other users across the fleet. Features of the DirectPTT app include: Group Call & Change Group Individual user Call/Private Call Friends List Map Page - For visual user display & GPS recording display View Individual user GPS Track logs of other users connected to the DirectPTT system, recordings last up to 6 months. SOS button - Transmit a loud audible tone to other users connected to the DirectPTT system. Man Down - Alert Dispatch if Man Down is triggered Stun user - Disable another user in the event of user device being comprimised Force user to join group - Move other users into different talk groups Text Messaging - Individual and Group Save audio - Records all audio conversations to device Auto login - When phone is switched on DirectPTT will launch and login automatically Voice prompt - Audio prompt for selecting users/groups and creating indivudal calls
Two Way Direct
This application enables instant, nationwide communication for teams using push-to-talk technology. It offers real-time group or private calls with clear voice quality and GPS tracking, integrating with existing hardware and web dispatch systems.
- Nationwide push-to-talk communication
- Real-time group and private calls
- Crystal-clear voice quality
- GPS tracking
- Integration with TWD radios and Web Dispatch
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Stay connected instantly with the Two Way Direct Nationwide Push-to-Talk (PTT) app. Designed to work seamlessly with the Two Way Direct PTT ecosystem—including the TWD25, TWD50, and TWD100M radios as well as Web Dispatch—this app lets your team communicate in real time across the country with just the push of a button. Enjoy crystal-clear voice quality, instant group or private calls, GPS tracking, and full integration with your existing Two Way Direct devices—all from one easy-to-use platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Direct PTT at 8.0 against Two Way Direct's 11.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Direct PTT against 5.0 for Two Way Direct. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Direct PTT ships an update every 2 months, Two Way Direct every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Direct PTT | Two Way Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Direct PTT, Inc | Two Way Direct, Inc. |
Customer experience
Direct PTT
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In-app purchases
Direct PTT
No in-app purchases
Two Way Direct
No in-app purchases
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