Comparison

Rattlegram vs Wave73

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
Read full description

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

Wave73

Features
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Wave73 is designed for amateur radio operators who want to connect beyond the airwaves. Instead of guessing who might be nearby, Wave73 lets you check in at a location and instantly see other hams around you. With Wave73 you can: • Check in and become visible to nearby operators • See who is currently at the same location • Call CQ to signal you’re available • Send a Wave with an optional note to coordinate a quick meet Whether you’re at a hamfest, a coffee shop, an airport, or traveling, Wave73 helps you turn proximity into real connections. Simple. Immediate. Built for hams.

Screenshots

Rattlegram4 screens
Wave734 screens

Verdict

The call

Rattlegram and Wave73 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rattlegram versus Wave73: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRattlegramWave73
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developeraicodix GmbHSantiago Mejia

In-app purchases

None

Rattlegram

No in-app purchases

None

Wave73

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rattlegram free?
Rattlegram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave73 free?
Wave73 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rattlegram or Wave73 have ads?
Neither Rattlegram nor Wave73 shows ads.

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