# EchoLink vs CBTS Concierge

The clearest difference is rating: EchoLink at 3.9 against CBTS Concierge's 2.0. EchoLink also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EchoLink holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoLink has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, CBTS Concierge every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | CBTS Concierge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbts-concierge/id1454013381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES - CASA DE MANANA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453896379) |

## 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?


### CBTS Concierge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbts-concierge/id1454013381)

This app helps community residents stay informed about programs and services. Access activity schedules, dining menus, and directories for staff and residents. Features include messaging, photo galleries, and accessibility settings tailored for seniors.

**Highlights:** Activity and transportation schedules, Dining menus, Resident and staff directories, Messaging features, Photo gallery, Accessibility settings

**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 CBTS Concierge free?

CBTS Concierge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or CBTS Concierge?

EchoLink is rated higher. EchoLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while CBTS Concierge averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EchoLink or CBTS Concierge have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor CBTS Concierge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or CBTS Concierge?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and CBTS Concierge every 19 months. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on October 23, 2026 and CBTS Concierge on October 16, 2026.

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