# EchoLink vs SIG CONNECT

The clearest difference is rating: SIG CONNECT at 4.8 against EchoLink's 4.0. SIG CONNECT also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (601 vs 41). EchoLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (62% vs 53%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SIG CONNECT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. EchoLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

SIG CONNECT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIG CONNECT has 601 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 53% of SIG CONNECT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, SIG CONNECT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | SIG CONNECT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews) | **[4.8 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sig-connect/id1672417146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **601** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [Sig Sauer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114396362) |

## 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?


### SIG CONNECT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sig-connect/id1672417146)

Transform your live fire training sessions into engaging games. This app offers advanced analytics to track your progress and improve your skills without realizing it. Enjoy hours of fun at the range with a variety of games.

**Highlights:** Live fire training companion, Gamified range sessions, Advanced analytics, Skill improvement tracking, Free game trials

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great training aid
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Improves shooting skills
- 👍 Tracks every shot
- 👍 Useful for all skill levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Requires subscription for features
- 😞 Login and sign-up issues
- 😞 Target detection problems
- 😞 Unclear app functionality
- 😞 Shady account deletion process

**Reported bugs**

- Red dot zeroing text off-screen
- App registration issues
- App loses target detection
- Not all shots registered
- OHD requires network connection

**Requested features**

- Annotate sessions (distance, gun, caliber)
- Option to repeat shooting order/pattern
- Games for sensor targets in OHD app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoLink free?

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

### Is SIG CONNECT free?

SIG CONNECT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or SIG CONNECT?

SIG CONNECT is rated higher. EchoLink averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while SIG CONNECT averages 4.8 from 601 ratings.

### Do EchoLink or SIG CONNECT have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor SIG CONNECT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or SIG CONNECT?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and SIG CONNECT every 3 weeks. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on September 22, 2026 and SIG CONNECT on September 20, 2026.

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