# EchoLink vs DxQSO

The clearest difference is rating: DxQSO at 5.0 against EchoLink's 4.0. DxQSO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). EchoLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (41 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DxQSO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. EchoLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

DxQSO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoLink has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, DxQSO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | DxQSO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dxqso/id6680187988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 56 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) | [DX Development Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768237525) |

## 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?


### DxQSO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dxqso/id6680187988)

Access and manage your amateur radio logbook from any mobile device. This app synchronizes with your PC/Mac logbook software, providing real-time updates, filtering options, and QSL alert notifications. Upload and download log data easily for various operations.

**Highlights:** Real-time logbook synchronization, Mobile access to logbook data, QSL alert notifications, Filter log entries by various criteria, Upload and download log data in ADIF format, Support for multiple stations, Bidirectional integration with LoTW

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DxQSO Annually | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoLink free?

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

### Is DxQSO free?

DxQSO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

DxQSO is rated higher. EchoLink averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while DxQSO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EchoLink or DxQSO have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor DxQSO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or DxQSO?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and DxQSO every 3 weeks. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on October 17, 2026 and DxQSO on October 15, 2026.

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