Comparison

EchoLink vs SubLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect to EchoLink network
  • Use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
  • Validated user access
  • Remote connectivity
Features
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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.

About

SubLog

Manually log recurring charges to track monthly and annual costs. Get local renewal reminders and insights into spending by category. Data is stored and processed entirely on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Manual charge logging
  • Monthly and annual cost tracking
  • On-device renewal reminders
  • Spending insights by category
  • CSV and JSON data export
  • Optional iCloud backup
Features
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SubLog is a quiet, manual log for every recurring charge. Add a service, set the amount, and always know your exact monthly and annual cost - no bank link, no account, no tracking. See Your Real Monthly Cost The dashboard shows your total monthly spend alongside upcoming renewals and every active service. The large hero number makes your true cost impossible to ignore. Never Miss a Renewal The calendar tab maps every charge to a date. Get a local notification 1 day, 3 days, or 1 week before each renewal. Nothing is sent to any server - reminders run entirely on-device. Understand What You're Paying The Insights tab projects your annual cost, breaks down spending by category, and surfaces your most expensive services - so you know exactly where your money goes each month. Features • Dashboard - monthly total • Renewal calendar - every charge mapped to a date • Local reminders - notified before each charge, runs entirely on-device • Annual projection - see your full-year cost at current rates • Category breakdown - spending grouped by type each month • Subscription detail - cost history, lifetime total, and notes • CSV and JSON export - your data in your format, anytime • iCloud backup - optional sync across your Apple devices (Pro) • Dark mode - true black background easier on the eyes at night (Pro) No Account. No Bank Link. Ever. SubLog works entirely on your device. No email, no password, no sign-up screen. Your bank transactions are never accessed. StoreKit and optional iCloud are the only outbound connections. SubLog Pro One payment unlocks everything: unlimited entries, full renewal calendar, reminders with lead time controls, spending insights, annual projections, CSV and JSON export, and dark mode. No recurring fee. Ever. Download SubLog and finally know what you're paying for. Privacy Policy: https://apps.giguom.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://apps.giguom.com/terms

Screenshots

EchoLink3 screens
SubLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoLink at 62% against SubLog's 0%. EchoLink also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SubLog's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoLink holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of SubLog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, SubLog every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EchoLink versus SubLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoLinkSubLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (41 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynergenics, LLCNaveen Cs

Customer experience

EchoLink

All ratings41 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative26.2%

SubLog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SubLog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EchoLink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SubLog

One-time1
  • SubLog Pro$4.99

Questions

Is EchoLink free?
EchoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubLog free?
SubLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EchoLink or SubLog?
EchoLink is rated higher. EchoLink averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while SubLog averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EchoLink or SubLog have ads?
Neither EchoLink nor SubLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoLink or SubLog?
EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and SubLog every 6 days. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on October 7, 2026 and SubLog on September 26, 2026.

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