# EchoLink vs World Time Clock

The clearest difference is rating: EchoLink at 3.9 against World Time Clock's 2.2. EchoLink also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). World Time Clock's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Time Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EchoLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

EchoLink holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoLink has 46 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 36% of World Time Clock's.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, World Time Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | World Time Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-time-clock-weather-and-map/id6469668390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [Hajime Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615906018) |

## 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?


### World Time Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-time-clock-weather-and-map/id6469668390)

Track time zones, sunrise, and sunset with real-time updates. Get weather forecasts and business hour notifications for global cities. Enjoy beautiful graphics and an intuitive interface for daily use.

**Highlights:** Real-time time zone calculations, Sunrise and sunset notifications, Business hour tracking, Global weather forecasts, Day/night line visualization, Covers 600+ major cities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent purchase | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoLink free?

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

### Is World Time Clock free?

World Time Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or World Time Clock?

EchoLink is rated higher. EchoLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while World Time Clock averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do EchoLink or World Time Clock have ads?

World Time Clock shows ads; EchoLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or World Time Clock?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and World Time Clock fortnightly. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on November 10, 2026 and World Time Clock on November 9, 2026.

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