Comparison

Rattlegram vs POCLINK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rattlegram

This app utilizes advanced COFDM technology for audio-based SMS transmission. It supports various modes with specific encoding and modulation techniques, requiring minimal bandwidth for efficient data transfer.

Highlights
  • COFDM technology
  • Audio-based SMS
  • 160 ms OFDM symbols
  • Differential PSK modulation
  • Forward error correction
  • Low bandwidth requirement
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COFDMTV is based on COFDM (coded orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing) technology: - 160 ms long OFDM symbols - 6.25 Hz per sub-carrier - 1/8 guard interval - differentially encoded PSK (phase-shift keying) modulation - systematic polar codes for forward error correction Currently Modes 14, 15 and 16 are supported: Using either SPC(2048, 1392), SPC(2048, 1056) or SPC(2048, 712) with CRC32C aided SCL decoding and differential QPSK modulation for the payload. Only a bandwidth of 1600 Hz is needed and the transmission of either 85, 128 or 170 bytes take about one second with the leading noise and fancy header disabled.

About

POCLINK

This app enables global push-to-talk communication, allowing users to talk instantly with their groups from anywhere. It supports creating private or public groups, managing settings with compatible radios, and using a phone as a PTT device. Features include real-time location sharing and encrypted messaging.

Highlights
  • Global push-to-talk communication
  • Create private or public groups
  • Pair with Poclink Radios
  • Phone as PTT device
  • Real-time team location sharing
  • Encrypted communication
Features
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Poclink is a powerful communication app that pairs with Poclink Radios to enable global push-to-talk (PTT) communication — perfect for travel, outdoor activities, team coordination, and emergency preparedness. With Poclink, you can: Instantly talk with your group from anywhere in the world Create or join private or public communication groups Pair your Poclink Radio with the app to manage settings and users Use your phone as a PTT radio when a physical device is unavailable Share group access via QR code or 6-digit code See real-time location of your team with GPS-enabled radios Replay last messages if you missed something important Enjoy encrypted communication (AES256, RSA, E2EE) No Wi-Fi? No problem. As long as there's mobile signal, Poclink connects you — globally. Perfect for hikers, travelers, emergency teams, seniors, families, and anyone who values reliable, secure, and long-range communication. Try Poclink today and experience the future of radio.

Screenshots

Rattlegram4 screens
POCLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rattlegram at 90% against POCLINK's 18%. Rattlegram also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8). POCLINK's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rattlegram holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Rattlegram's written reviews are positive against 18% of POCLINK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rattlegram ships an update every 9 months, POCLINK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rattlegram versus POCLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRattlegramPOCLINK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better3.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developeraicodix GmbHPoclink Tech LLC

Customer experience

Rattlegram

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

POCLINK

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

Rattlegram

No in-app purchases

None

POCLINK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rattlegram free?
Rattlegram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POCLINK free?
POCLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rattlegram or POCLINK?
Rattlegram is rated higher. Rattlegram averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while POCLINK averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Rattlegram or POCLINK have ads?
Neither Rattlegram nor POCLINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rattlegram or POCLINK?
Rattlegram ships an update every 9 months, and POCLINK every 2 months. Most recently, Rattlegram was updated on September 8, 2026 and POCLINK on September 11, 2026.

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