EchoLink vs LiTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EchoLink
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.
- Connect to EchoLink network
- Use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Validated user access
- Remote connectivity
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Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information. EchoLink for iOS provides access to the EchoLink network for validated EchoLink users. You can use this app to connect to the EchoLink system from almost anywhere, using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If you are not already a validated EchoLink user, you will be required to register (using your Amateur Radio callsign and a password of your choice) the first time you run the app. Please see the iPhone FAQ at www.echolink.org. Please direct any bug reports or feature suggestions to the Web site at http://www.echolink.org/support.htm, since developers do not read app reviews. If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio operator, see www.arrl.org for more information. EchoLink is a registered U.S. trademark of Synergenics, LLC.
LiTime
Monitor your smart energy storage battery in real-time via Bluetooth. Remotely control charging modes and view battery levels, temperature, and speeds. This user-friendly app offers effortless energy management.
- Real-time battery monitoring
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote charging control
- View battery levels
- Monitor temperature and speeds
- User-friendly interface
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Experience unparalleled energy monitoring! We proudly present LiTime, your dedicated companion for smart energy storage battery. Key Features: Real-time Monitoring: Utilizing Bluetooth technology, check your energy storage battery's status anytime, anywhere—monitoring battery levels, temperature, and charging/discharging speeds. Remote Control: Conveniently manage your battery remotely, adjusting charging modes to suit your energy needs. User-Friendly: With a sleek and intuitive interface, LiTime is easy for anyone to navigate. Empowering you to effortlessly manage your energy! LiTime, where energy meets freedom. Download now and connect intelligently to the future of energy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EchoLink at 3.9 against LiTime's 3.1. EchoLink also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 24%). LiTime's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (276 vs 44). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
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 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiTime has 276 ratings behind it against 44, 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 24% of LiTime's.
EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, LiTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoLink | LiTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (44 ratings) — better | 3.1 (276 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 24.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 | 276 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Synergenics, LLC | Shenzhen Litime Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
EchoLink
LiTime
User reviews
EchoLink
From 44 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Wonderful System
- 🚀 Great for ham travelers
- 🚀 Amazing App
- 🚀 Great tool for Hams
- 🚀 Excellent System
Room to improve
- 🐛 EchoLink does not work
- 🐛 Can't find stations!
- 🐛 Not working on ios26 iPhone pro max
- 🐛 Mic gain
- 🐛 Connectivity problems lately
LiTime
From 276 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Provides essential battery information
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring battery status
- ⚡ Works well with the batteries
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth
- 🔒 Requires login/account for basic functionality
- 🔋 Inaccurate battery state of charge readings
- 💤 App goes into standby mode unexpectedly
- 📢 Intrusive ads and unnecessary features
Bugs and requests
EchoLink
Reported bugs
13 issues- 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
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- No support for passwords longer than 14 characters
- The app won't allow me back in to validate my information
- Doesn't work on iphone
- Unable to Use; Password Too Long
- Cannot connect to local reapeater
- Can't close app
- Latest update issues
- Cannot connect
Requested features
13 requests- Bigger PTT please?
- Add more to app
- Password reset in app option
- Almost There!
- Bigger PTT please?
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- Searching for call sign s
- Not able to connect with 14.4 iOS upgrade
- Mac version
- Dark Mode Wonky
- Missing Nodes
- Echolink multitasking
- Needs a help or tutorial
- Needs full sysop node server capabilities
LiTime
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Login/account issues prevent access
- Battery status not updating correctly
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to monitor individual cell voltages
- Option to set low battery charge thresholds
- Offline mode for remote usage without internet
- Improved battery balancing and management
In-app purchases
EchoLink
No in-app purchases
LiTime
No in-app purchases
