# EchoLink vs Radio

EchoLink and Radio both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 43% of Radio's. EchoLink also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for EchoLink against 4.0 for Radio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoLink has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 43% of Radio's.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews) | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ct/id6444934834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657997329) |

## 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?


### Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ct/id6444934834)

This application is exclusively for use with hardware developed by Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd. All software ownership belongs to Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd. Commercial use requires explicit permission.

**Highlights:** Hardware integration, Exclusive device compatibility, Commercial use licensing, Proprietary software

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoLink free?

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

### Is Radio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or Radio?

EchoLink and Radio are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do EchoLink or Radio have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor Radio shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*