Comparison

CB vs TruckChat

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

Head to head
About

CB

Connect with people worldwide through a simulated CB radio experience. Listen to broadcasts for free and engage in real-time conversations. Unlock enhanced broadcasting features with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Listen to global broadcasts for free
  • Unlimited range voice communication
  • Simulated CB radio and walkie-talkie
  • Approximate location sharing for privacy
  • Unlock longer broadcasts and remove delays
  • Social networking for real conversations
Features
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CB allows you to listen to CB app broadcasters for free, anywhere in the world. At its core, the CB app is designed to function like an old-fashioned Citizen's Band radio, but with unlimited range. An in-app purchase unlocks broadcasting so you can get in on the fun! Your privacy and safety are very important to us at CB. Because of this, your exact location on the CB map will NEVER show up to other users. Users can only see an approximate location for others (red, green, gold, and purple pins). This is because we intentionally and randomly move your pin on the map, somewhere within 50-150 miles of your actual location. What CB is: • A fun way to meet new people and talk to friends all over the world. • A social network for people who enjoy the personal touch of real conversation. • An easy-to-use simulation of a ham radio, a CB radio, and a walkie-talkie, all in one. What CB is not: •CB does not use Citizen's Band radio frequencies. It uses the internet. •CB is not a police radio scanner. •CB can NOT show you another user’s exact location! How it works: 1. Download the app and open it. 2. Listen to what other people have to say. 3. Press and hold your finger anywhere on the screen to make your broadcast! 4. Free users can broadcast up to 10-seconds, with a 10-second delay between broadcasts. Purchase a subscription to remove the delay and allow longer broadcasts. See below for details about the in-app purchases of auto-renewing subscriptions. And there's much, much more! We would love to hear your feedback! The CB team regularly checks in on CB, and you can Tweet us at @TheCBApp or reach us on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/TheCBApp. The free version allows for unlimited listening, and allows you to broadcast up to 10 seconds at a time with a 10-second delay between broadcasts. The free version also includes ad banners for other apps from this developer, and potentially other links to indie creators. All subscription options remove banner ads and all remove the delay between broadcasts, as well as... Basic - $0.99 for three months (about a penny a day) - Gives you 15-second broadcasts. Pro - $2.99 for three months (about a dollar a month) - Gives you 30-second broadcasts. Executive - $9.99 for six months (less than $2 a month) - Gives you 60-second broadcasts. Royal - $35.99 annually (about $3 a month) - Gives you broadcasts up to 60 minutes! When you subscribe, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage your subscriptions, and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. At the moment, we're not offering a free trial, but if we add that, the way it works is that any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Please see our Terms of Use at https://www.thecbapp.com/terms.html Please see our privacy policy, including information about how your location data is used, at https://www.thecbapp.com/privacy.html

About

TruckChat

Connect with fellow truckers for real-time support and information. Share updates on traffic, parking, and local specials anonymously and geographically. Commercial entities can also broadcast targeted messages.

Highlights
  • Anonymous, location-based messaging
  • Real-time communication
  • Traffic and parking updates
  • No registration required
  • Commercial entity broadcasts
  • Speech-to-text functionality
Features
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TruckChat app offers trucking community the ability to provide each other with support for anything related to trucking. The app allows truckers to help other truckers, and offers commercial entities the ability to broadcast their messages to directly to truckers in the area. Accurate information is critical for the efficiency and safety of commercial drivers. TruckChat allows drivers to anonymously post and view messages within a predefined geographic area considering the truckers current position while travelling. Once initiated, the system allows the driver to follow the chat regardless of position if desired. The app promotes real time communications between truck drivers, allowing drivers to communicate between themselves about issues of relevance such as traffic, directions, parking availability at truck stops and rest areas, or specials of interest to drivers, based on their location. While drivers can use the phone’s built in microphone system to convert speech into text, the company is suggesting the app be used during off hours or while loading and unloading. TruckChat is designed to be very simple and easy to use. No need to sign up or log in with emails. The best part about TruckChat is that it is completely free to everyone in the trucking industry. TruckChat is a very good way for everyone in the trucking industry to stay connected and make connections. * No registration required * Completely anonymous, no personal information is requested or stored * Communicate in real-time with drivers in the area

Screenshots

CB4 screens
TruckChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TruckChat at 5.0 against CB's 2.3. TruckChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). CB's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price 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. CB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. TruckChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TruckChat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CB has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of CB's written reviews are positive against 33% of TruckChat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CB ships an update fortnightly, TruckChat every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CB versus TruckChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBTruckChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (64 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenjamin CarrollTeleType Company

Customer experience

CB

All ratings64 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative50.0%

TruckChat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

CB

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Audio not working or no voices heard
  • Headphones not recognized after app switch
  • Screen turns black and app won't open
  • App closes when phone display turns off
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  • Random routing to speaker instead of headphones
  • Paid status shows but app won't function
  • Restore purchases links not working
  • Button presses unresponsive
  • App freezes and jams frequently

Requested features

11 requests
  • Background audio playback without screen on
  • Better tutorial or FAQ documentation
  • User profile creation with persistent handle names
  • Screen scroll functionality during broadcast
  • CB time frame for unified time reference
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  • Language filtering for non-English channels
  • Improved headphone auto-detection
  • Screen lock prevention while app is active
  • Better moderation and community management tools
  • Real CB radio connection capability
  • Country-specific channel filtering

TruckChat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

CB

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$0.993 Months
  • Pro$2.993 Months
One-time9
  • Unlock Talk and MoreFree
  • Try All CB Features for a Week$0.99
  • Buy Longer Broadcasts!$0.99
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  • One Month Trial!$0.99
  • Premium Broadcasts Only$2.99
  • Six Month Unlock!$2.99
  • Buy All Features Forever - DISCOUNTED!$4.99
  • CB Combo Pack 1$9.99
  • All Features Forever!$12.99
None

TruckChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CB free?
CB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TruckChat free?
TruckChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CB or TruckChat?
TruckChat is rated higher. CB averages 2.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while TruckChat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CB or TruckChat have ads?
TruckChat shows ads; CB does not.
Which is updated more often, CB or TruckChat?
CB ships an update fortnightly, and TruckChat every 8 months. Most recently, CB was updated on October 23, 2026 and TruckChat on October 24, 2026.

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