Comparison

EchoLink vs RUMlogNG2Go

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

Head to head
About

EchoLink

Connect to the EchoLink network using your iOS device. This application allows validated Amateur Radio operators to access the system from virtually anywhere. Registration with a valid Amateur Radio callsign is required.

Highlights
  • Connect to EchoLink network
  • Use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
  • Validated user access
  • Remote connectivity
Features
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Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information. EchoLink for iOS provides access to the EchoLink network for validated EchoLink users. You can use this app to connect to the EchoLink system from almost anywhere, using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If you are not already a validated EchoLink user, you will be required to register (using your Amateur Radio callsign and a password of your choice) the first time you run the app. Please see the iPhone FAQ at www.echolink.org. Please direct any bug reports or feature suggestions to the Web site at http://www.echolink.org/support.htm, since developers do not read app reviews. If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio operator, see www.arrl.org for more information. EchoLink is a registered U.S. trademark of Synergenics, LLC.

About

RUMlogNG2Go

This amateur radio contact logging tool offers comprehensive QSO logging, DXCC tracking, and integration with various online services. It supports file exchange via iCloud and iTunes, and can exchange data with select transceivers.

Highlights
  • QSO logging with DXCC, heading, and distance calculations
  • Log file compatibility with Mac RUMlogNG
  • Exchange logs via iCloud, iTunes Filesharing, or Files
  • Import/Export ADIF files
  • eQSL and LoTW user identification
  • Integrated telnet DX cluster
  • Real-time Grayline Map
Features
Currently charting
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RUMlog is a contact logging tool for amateur radio, very similar and log file compatible to the Mac logger RUMlogNG. * Use the same log file on your Mac computer * 4 user definable logging fields * Exchange the logs via iTunes Filesharing, iCloud or Files * Import ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Export ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Log your QSOs up to 3cm * Logging includes DXCC, heading and distance calculations * eQSL and/or LoTW users will be identified during logging * Can save your current position into the Note field, useful for portable or mobile operation * Sunset and sunrise calculations * RUMlog keeps track of your worked and confirmed countries * Direct log upload to eQSL (iPad only) * Direct QSL download from eQSL * Direct QSL download from LoTW * Direct log/QSO upload to Club Log * Integrated telnet DX cluster, including a spot collector * DX cluster command macros * LoTW ans eQSL users are marked in a dx spot * Real Time Grayline Map, showing short and log path to the station * HamQTH.com and qrz.com integration * Basic data exchange with Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu transceivers using the Pigtail hardware (http://pignology.net) or a Bluetooth LE interface (iPad and few TRX only) * Full control panel for Elecraft K3, KX3 and KX2 (iPad only) * Direct IC-705 control over Bluetooth LE for iPad and iPhone * Work RTTY, PSK and CW using the Elecraft transceivers built in functions (iPad only) * DXCC table with counter (including Deleted DXCCs)

Screenshots

EchoLink3 screens
RUMlogNG2Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EchoLink at Free against RUMlogNG2Go's $4.99. EchoLink also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). RUMlogNG2Go's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

EchoLink is free to download; RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RUMlogNG2Go holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUMlogNG2Go has 253 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 74% of RUMlogNG2Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, RUMlogNG2Go every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EchoLink versus RUMlogNG2Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoLinkRUMlogNG2Go
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (45 ratings)4.7 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#162 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynergenics, LLCThomas Lindner, DL2RUM

Customer experience

EchoLink

All ratings41 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral12.0%
Negative26.4%

RUMlogNG2Go

All ratings253 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

EchoLink

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Wonderful System
  • 🚀 Great for ham travelers
  • 🚀 Amazing App
  • 🚀 Great tool for Hams
  • 🚀 Excellent System

Room to improve

  • 🐛 EchoLink does not work
  • 🐛 Can't find stations!
  • 🐛 Not working on ios26 iPhone pro max
  • 🐛 Mic gain
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems lately

RUMlogNG2Go

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and useful
  • 🔗 Connects via Bluetooth (IC-705)
  • ☁️ Cloud sync for logbook
  • 🗂️ DX cluster integration
  • 📱 Works on iPhone and iPad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Date and time issues (UTC/Local)
  • ❓ Configuration complexity
  • 🚫 eQSL not working
  • 🚫 DX-CLUSTER without function
  • 🐛 Cannot download ADIF logs

Bugs and requests

EchoLink

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Latest version (2.19) could use some improvement
  • No way to reset password
  • Doesn't seem to be working on my phone, I enter call sign, password, and email. I click on login and nothing happens
  • Just updated EchoLink to find that it's now stuttering all the time
  • After the upgrade there are connection issues
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  • No support for passwords longer than 14 characters
  • The app won't allow me back in to validate my information
  • Doesn't work on iphone
  • Unable to Use; Password Too Long
  • Cannot connect to local reapeater
  • Can't close app
  • Latest update issues
  • Cannot connect

Requested features

13 requests
  • Bigger PTT please?
  • Add more to app
  • Password reset in app option
  • Almost There!
  • Bigger PTT please?
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  • Searching for call sign s
  • Not able to connect with 14.4 iOS upgrade
  • Mac version
  • Dark Mode Wonky
  • Missing Nodes
  • Echolink multitasking
  • Needs a help or tutorial
  • Needs full sysop node server capabilities

RUMlogNG2Go

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Date and time (UTC) fields not functioning properly
  • eQSL not working, incorrect password message
  • DX-CLUSTER without function, no response from Sysop
  • Will not download ADIF logs from onecloud
  • Local Time and UTC mixed, data converted to UTC
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  • Date display removed in recent updates
  • App crashes permanently (initially)
  • Logbook will not download ADIF logs
  • Cannot transfer log from iPad to QRZ.com
  • Cannot search logbook by other criteria
  • Does not flash up first name when adding call sign
  • Sync with RumLog NG on Mac requires copy-paste
  • ADIF import difficult, requires file type change and copy-paste
  • ADIF export option not available
  • Import from Dropbox does not import ADIF
  • Map not zoomable
  • Stopped working after update

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add K4D as rig option for TRX Control
  • Add AMP KPA1500
  • Add RT21-D Rotor Control
  • Search logbook by first name or town
  • Flash first name when adding call sign
Show 7 more
  • Auto-populate name and locator from QRZ
  • Pileup mode for iPad
  • Sync with RumLog NG on Mac without copy-paste
  • Integration with Hamlog.online
  • Export to iCloud Drive and/or MS OneDrive
  • Generic file import using file extension
  • Make map zoomable

In-app purchases

None

EchoLink

No in-app purchases

None

RUMlogNG2Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoLink free?
EchoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RUMlogNG2Go free?
RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EchoLink or RUMlogNG2Go?
RUMlogNG2Go is rated higher. EchoLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while RUMlogNG2Go averages 4.7 from 253 ratings.
Do EchoLink or RUMlogNG2Go have ads?
Neither EchoLink nor RUMlogNG2Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoLink or RUMlogNG2Go?
EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and RUMlogNG2Go every 4 weeks. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on November 6, 2026 and RUMlogNG2Go on November 6, 2026.

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