Comparison

Rattlegram vs OpLine

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

OpLine

This app provides licensed amateur radio operators with a fast, native iOS client for the AllStarLink network. It offers push-to-talk functionality, live net schedules, smart favorites, and real-time telemetry for a reliable mobile experience.

Highlights
  • Push to Talk (hold or toggle)
  • Live Net Schedule with alerts
  • Smart Favorites for nodes and nets
  • Real-Time Telemetry (RX/TX meters)
  • Worldwide AllStarLink node coverage
  • Native iOS design with dark mode
Features
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OpLine - AllStarLink in Your Pocket Connect to AllStarLink nodes anywhere your iPhone has signal. OpLine is a fast, native iOS client for licensed amateur radio operators who want a clean, reliable way to get on the network without fiddling with desktop tools or generic SIP clients. KEY FEATURES Push to Talk Hold-to-talk or tap-to-toggle. Lock the mic when you need both hands free. Designed to feel like a real radio. Live Net Schedule Browse upcoming nets, filter by region or favorites, and set alerts before they start. Never miss a check-in. Smart Favorites Save your daily-driver nodes and the nets you actually attend. Group them however makes sense to you. Real-Time Telemetry RX/TX activity meters, connection status, and link tracking. See exactly what's happening on the network. Worldwide Coverage Connect to any AllStarLink node, from your local repeater to international hubs. Native iOS Built for iPhone with the polish you'd expect. Dark mode, responsive controls, low latency. REQUIREMENTS - A valid FCC-issued amateur radio license and call sign are required to transmit. - An AllStarLink node connection. Your own ASL3 Raspberry Pi node is recommended — see opline.app/setup for a free build guide. - Standard amateur radio rules apply: identify with your call sign, follow Part 97 (or your country's equivalent). WHY OPLINE Most AllStarLink clients started as desktop tools and got retrofitted for mobile. OpLine was designed iPhone-first: instant connect, sub-second PTT response, clean telemetry, and a UI that respects your time. No subscriptions. No ads. No data collection beyond what's needed to make the app work. Built by a licensed ham who wanted a better way to get on the air from a phone. NEW TO HAM RADIO? Visit opline.app/license for a quick guide to getting your Technician license — the only license you need to use OpLine, and the test is more accessible than you'd think. 73, - OpLine

Screenshots

Rattlegram4 screens
OpLine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rattlegram at Free against OpLine's $9.99. Rattlegram also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 3). OpLine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Rattlegram is free to download; OpLine costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpLine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rattlegram has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Rattlegram's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpLine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rattlegram ships an update every 9 months, OpLine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rattlegram versus OpLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRattlegramOpLine
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developeraicodix GmbHJustin Calvert

Customer experience

Rattlegram

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

OpLine

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rattlegram

No in-app purchases

None

OpLine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rattlegram free?
Rattlegram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpLine free?
OpLine costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rattlegram or OpLine?
OpLine is rated higher. Rattlegram averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while OpLine averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Rattlegram or OpLine have ads?
Neither Rattlegram nor OpLine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rattlegram or OpLine?
Rattlegram ships an update every 9 months, and OpLine weekly. Most recently, Rattlegram was updated on October 11, 2026 and OpLine on October 10, 2026.

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