Comparison

WalkieTalkie VOIP vs CB Radio Chat

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

Head to head
About

WalkieTalkie VOIP

This application offers free, peer-to-peer voice calls between iOS devices and desktop users. It features a simple setup with no signup required, ensuring optimal call quality and low latency. Enjoy real-time audio communication without complex network configurations.

Highlights
  • Free peer-to-peer VOIP calls
  • No signup required
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, PC, Mac)
  • Low latency, crystal clear audio
  • Dynamic buddies list
  • Speakerphone mode
  • WLAN broadcast mode
Features
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The easiest-to-use VOIP app returns with a complete overhaul of the user-interface and code under-the-hood. You can call up other iOS users, or users of the desktop (PC/Mac) application...totally free. Because WT is fully peer-to-peer, there is no signup process. You start the app up, choose a username, and start calling. You don't need to worry about opening ports or lag/latency.. WT automatically connects you through the optimal path for the best VOIP call you've ever heard. * Full-Duplex real-time audio calls (not 'audio clips') * Dynamic buddies-list shows who is online * Buddy-list icons * PING a user to let them know you want to talk * Works on 3g/Edge * Works with a free desktop Mac/PC client * Not necessary to open ports/reconfigure routers * Speakerphone mode * WLAN broadcast many-to-many mode * Works in conference mode (with desktop client hosting call) * Very low latency, crystal clear audio * No signup or subscription, just fire it up and go * Works on networks and in countries competing apps can't * IPhone/iPod/iPad all supported Website: http://www.domain17.net/walkietalkie Support: http://www.domain17.net/walkietalkie/help.html support@domain17.net ***For a full SIP softphone for making telephone calls, check out our other app: "WeePhone"***

About

CB Radio Chat

Communicate live with people globally using high-quality voice. This app functions like a walkie-talkie, allowing instant voice messaging without registration. Connect with friends and make new ones through real-time audio conversations.

Highlights
  • Live voice communication
  • Global reach
  • High audio quality
  • Walkie-talkie functionality
  • Push To Talk (PTT)
  • No registration required
Features
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CB Radio Chat is a free entertaining live voice communicator/messenger with people around the world at high audio quality. Simply touch the blue button, talk to your friends and make new ones like with walkie talkie and Push To Talk (PTT). CB Radio Chat requires the Internet connection (WiFi, 3G, 4G, EDGE or GPRS) for audio transmission. No registration needed - use it instantly. CB Radio Chat is almost like group/conference call. Feel free to test, rate and comment. Have FUN!

Screenshots

WalkieTalkie VOIP3 screens
CB Radio Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CB Radio Chat at Free against WalkieTalkie VOIP's $0.99. CB Radio Chat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (121 vs 4). WalkieTalkie VOIP's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (47% vs 18%). On ads and device support 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

CB Radio Chat is free to download; WalkieTalkie VOIP costs $0.99 up front. WalkieTalkie VOIP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CB Radio Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WalkieTalkie VOIP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CB Radio Chat has 121 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WalkieTalkie VOIP's written reviews are positive against 18% of CB Radio Chat's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
WalkieTalkie VOIP versus CB Radio Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkieTalkie VOIPCB Radio Chat
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better2.3 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better17.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJustin BradyRadoslaw Kaczmarczyk

Customer experience

WalkieTalkie VOIP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

CB Radio Chat

All ratings120 ratings
Positive28.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative65.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative76.1%

User reviews

WalkieTalkie VOIP

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Low latency voice chat
  • 💰 Free to use
  • 👍 Simple and lightweight
  • 💡 Innovative idea (phone to phone over wifi)
  • 🎧 Good sound quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Prone to echoes
  • ⏳ Time lag issues
  • ❌ Crashes on startup
  • 🚫 Does not hang up
  • 🔌 Kicks out after short duration

CB Radio Chat

From 121 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for social interaction
  • 👍 Good app for listening
  • 👍 App is fun when working

Room to improve

  • 😞 Toxic and abusive environment
  • 😞 Racism and discrimination
  • 😞 Drug dealers and threats
  • 😞 Frequent bans for self-defense
  • 😞 App not working on iPhone

Bugs and requests

WalkieTalkie VOIP

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Does not hang up
  • Kicks you out after 60 seconds
  • Gave viruses
  • Not verified after payment
Show 5 more
  • Cannot install/verify application
  • App crashes on opening
  • Keeps hanging up on peer
  • Sound too low for normal conversation
  • Correspondent not detected

Requested features

9 requests
  • Push notifications
  • Background operation
  • Dark mode
  • Address book integration
  • Network search
Show 4 more
  • Voicemail with email notifications
  • Multi-call function
  • User list for previous calls
  • Allow calls over 3G/EDGE

CB Radio Chat

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App not loading/crashing on iPhone
  • Microphone access not working on iOS
  • Pro version unavailable on iOS
  • App is slow
  • App glitches
Show 4 more
  • App drops out when opened
  • Cannot change name
  • App doesn't work on 3G
  • Terms and conditions link broken

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add a share feature
  • Pro version for iOS
  • Longer talk time for iOS
  • Private feature for iOS
  • Enforce terms and conditions
Show 5 more
  • Moderators in channels
  • Update app for iPhone
  • Fix microphone issues on iOS
  • Bluetooth support
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WalkieTalkie VOIP

One-time1
  • Push-To-Talk private Room$0.99
None

CB Radio Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WalkieTalkie VOIP free?
WalkieTalkie VOIP costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CB Radio Chat free?
CB Radio Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WalkieTalkie VOIP or CB Radio Chat?
WalkieTalkie VOIP is rated higher. WalkieTalkie VOIP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CB Radio Chat averages 2.3 from 121 ratings.
Do WalkieTalkie VOIP or CB Radio Chat have ads?
Neither WalkieTalkie VOIP nor CB Radio Chat shows ads.

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