# EchoLink vs RUMlogNG2Go

The clearest difference is price: EchoLink at Free against RUMlogNG2Go's $4.99. EchoLink also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). RUMlogNG2Go's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RUMlogNG2Go holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUMlogNG2Go has 251 ratings behind it against 41, 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.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, RUMlogNG2Go every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | RUMlogNG2Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews) | **[4.7 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumlogng2go/id1005575164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **251** |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM](https://appshunter.io/developer/531394808) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Bigger PTT please?
- Add more to app
- Password reset in app option
- Almost There!
- Bigger PTT please?


### RUMlogNG2Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumlogng2go/id1005575164)

This application serves as a contact logging tool for amateur radio enthusiasts. It allows users to manage their QSO logs, import and export data in ADIF format, and integrate with various online services for QSL confirmation and log uploads. Features include DXCC tracking, sunrise/sunset calculations, and DX cluster integration.

**Highlights:** Contact logging for amateur radio, ADIF file import and export, DXCC, heading, and distance calculations, eQSL and LoTW user identification, Integrated telnet DX cluster, Real-time Grayline Map, Transceiver data exchange

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while RUMlogNG2Go averages 4.7 from 251 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 September 25, 2026 and RUMlogNG2Go on September 24, 2026.

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