# EchoLink vs Harvest Right

The clearest difference is rating: Harvest Right at 4.7 against EchoLink's 3.9. Harvest Right also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 44). EchoLink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Harvest Right holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harvest Right has 2.6K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 58% of Harvest Right'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, Harvest Right every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | Harvest Right |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harvest-right/id6450369953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 58.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [Harvest Right LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692958106) |

## 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?


### Harvest Right

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harvest-right/id6450369953)

Control and monitor your freeze dryer remotely. Set up new units, track batch progress, and receive alerts for any issues. Access tips, recipes, and customer support directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Remote freeze dryer monitoring, Batch progress tracking, Configurable app alerts, Personalize freeze drying experience, Access freeze drying tips and recipes, Direct customer support access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Freeze drying with WiFi dongle
- 💡 Stores batch information
- 👍 Great resource with frequent updates
- 👍 Convenient app with many features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 WiFi dongle connection issues
- 🐛 Keyboard glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to create/login to account

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register devices
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Verification emails not received

**Requested features**

- Add more food/candy options
- Add personal notes section
- Ability to control freeze dryer from app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoLink free?

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

### Is Harvest Right free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or Harvest Right?

Harvest Right is rated higher. EchoLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Harvest Right averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do EchoLink or Harvest Right have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor Harvest Right shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or Harvest Right?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and Harvest Right every 3 weeks. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on October 23, 2026 and Harvest Right on October 22, 2026.

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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.*