iHome Set vs AirTalk Wireless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iHome Set
This utility app offers a streamlined interface for managing settings on app-enhanced iHome devices. It allows users to easily set clocks, alarms, and radio presets, and also handles firmware updates for compatible products.
- Set clock
- Set alarms
- Set radio presets
- Firmware updates
- Convenient interface
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iHome Set is for use with all app-enhanced iHome models. iHome Set requires iOS 4.3 thru iOS 7 on iPhone, iPod touch & iPad. iHome Set provides a convenient interface to set clock, alarms, radio presets, and much more. For devices which support firmware updates, iHome Set will install updates when they are available. A note to iHome App-enhanced product owners: Building on the success of the hardware settings features within the widely popular apps, iHome+Sleep and iHome+Radio, iHome Set provides users a simple, quick-access app for hardware settings, alone. Many loyal users of iHome+Sleep and iHome+Radio requested such an app. We listened, and iHome Set is the result. Thanks very much for the feedback, and we hope many users will find iHome Set makes their iHome products even easier to use. iHome+Sleep and iHome+Radio will continue to offer advanced alarms and internet radio features, respectively. With the presence of iHome Set, Sleep and Radio will continue to evolve in a complementary fashion. We're very excited about what's in store! For more information about iHome apps and app-enhanced products, visit ihomeaudio.com/apps
AirTalk Wireless
This app provides free wireless phone service, including a smartphone and monthly plan with unlimited talk, text, and data. Manage your account, check usage, purchase extra data, and activate international calling. Refer friends to earn rewards and shop for new devices and accessories.
- Apply for free phone and plan
- Check data, minutes, and text usage
- Purchase extra 5G data
- Activate international calling
- Refer friends for rewards
- Shop phones and accessories
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AirTalk Wireless – Free Wireless, No Gimmicks We keep it simple: Free phone. Free plan. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Get started in minutes and manage it all from one app. Whether you're applying for service or checking your data, the AirTalk app puts full control in your hands. Lifeline-eligible? You could get a free smartphone and monthly service with unlimited talk, text, and up to 15GB of data — no contracts, no credit checks. Manage your account: • Apply for your free phone & plan in minutes • Check your data, minutes & text usage • Purchase extra 5G data whenever you need it • Activate international calling instantly Share & earn: • Refer friends and get rewarded • Easily send invite links from inside the app Shop phones & accessories: • Explore our latest smartphones, tablets, and accessories • Get exclusive upgrade deals inside the app Why AirTalk? We're a licensed Lifeline provider serving millions of Americans. Our mission is to keep you connected — without the fees or confusion. Download the app today Join thousands who are already getting free service through AirTalk Wireless. Apply in-app, manage everything with ease, and never miss a moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AirTalk Wireless at 4.5 against iHome Set's 2.1. AirTalk Wireless also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 10%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). iHome Set's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). 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.
AirTalk Wireless holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirTalk Wireless has 18K ratings behind it against 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of iHome Set's written reviews are positive against 46% of AirTalk Wireless's.
iHome Set ships an update every 6 weeks, AirTalk Wireless weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iHome Set | AirTalk Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (407 ratings) | 4.5 (18K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | 45.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 407 | 18K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SDI Technologies | HTH COMMUNICATIONS |
Customer experience
iHome Set
AirTalk Wireless
User reviews
iHome Set
From 407 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Self-explanatory and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Works perfectly with the device
Room to improve
- 🐛 No longer supported, doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize iHome devices
- 🐛 Crashes on startup, doesn't load
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unreliable connection, takes multiple tries to connect
AirTalk Wireless
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great phone service
- 👍 Awesome service
- 🚀 Exceptional service
- 👍 Mostly good reviews
- 👍 Mostly good service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Horrible customer service
- 🐛 Inept customer service
- 🐛 No customer service
- 🐛 Terrible customer service
- 🐛 App doesn't work
Bugs and requests
iHome Set
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to set alarm
- App doesn't recognize device is docked
- Can't change WiFi settings due to app crashing
Requested features
2 requests- Update app to work with newest iPhones
- Add option to lock dimmer state of display
AirTalk Wireless
Reported bugs
4 issues- Phones not working
- Activation problems
- Porting issues
- App not functioning
Requested features
3 requests- Unlimited data plan
- Better phone selection
- Improved customer service
In-app purchases
iHome Set
No in-app purchases
AirTalk Wireless
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iHome Set free?
Is AirTalk Wireless free?
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