# EchoLink vs Crisis Cleanup

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoLink at 62% against Crisis Cleanup's 0%. EchoLink also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (44 vs 5). Crisis Cleanup's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoLink has 44 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Crisis Cleanup's.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, Crisis Cleanup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | Crisis Cleanup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crisis-cleanup/id6463570192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 24 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) | [Crisis Cleanup, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704583204) |

## 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?


### Crisis Cleanup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crisis-cleanup/id6463570192)

This platform streamlines disaster response by managing work orders and improving coordination among volunteers. It aims to reduce duplicated efforts and enhance the overall experience for those assisting in recovery efforts.

**Highlights:** Work order management, Disaster coordination, Volunteer experience improvement, Reduced duplication of efforts, Increased efficiency

**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 Crisis Cleanup free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or Crisis Cleanup?

EchoLink is rated higher. EchoLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Crisis Cleanup averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do EchoLink or Crisis Cleanup have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor Crisis Cleanup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or Crisis Cleanup?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and Crisis Cleanup every 2 weeks. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crisis Cleanup on October 2, 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.*