Comparison

CB vs Anjel

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

Anjel

This app helps users create an interactive map to record safety experiences and rate locations globally. Users can contribute to a community-driven safety rating system and receive personalized alerts for unsafe areas.

Highlights
  • Interactive safety map
  • Location safety ratings (Safe, Caution, Danger)
  • User-generated safety experiences
  • Personalized safety alerts
  • Share current safety status
  • Anonymous posting option
Features
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At Anjel, we understand how important safety is to you–and we are here to help. Our application is built on one simple concept: working together to keep each other safe. Users like you create an interactive map that records individual safety experiences and determines the safety rating of locations across the globe. Users can subscribe and personalize an alert feature which will warn them upon entering an unsafe area. Free use of the app includes having access to the map’s rating system and viewing your current safety status, which can be shared with family or friends. Honesty is our best policy: Anjel users set up a profile and post a safety rating of their geographic locations using three color coded categories: Safe, Caution, and Danger. Each category has a selection of icons that can be used to describe each individual experience in that location. We are counting on you to help provide the most reliable and up to date information. By creating a profile, you can view safety ratings in your area and mark them as True or False. You can also comment on existing posts in order to share your own experiences in that location. Don’t worry! You can stay anonymous if you want. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: http://18.216.195.252/privacy • Terms of use(EULA): http://18.216.195.252/terms-of-use

Screenshots

CB1 screens
Anjel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anjel at 4.2 against CB's 2.3. Anjel also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). CB's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (64 vs 19). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Anjel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anjel holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CB's written reviews are positive against 75% of Anjel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CB ships an update fortnightly, Anjel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CB versus Anjel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBAnjel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (64 ratings)4.2 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better19
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBenjamin CarrollRoman Marchuk

Customer experience

CB

All ratings63 ratings
Positive25.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative63.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative50.0%

Anjel

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Anjel

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
7 purchases

Anjel

Subscriptions6
  • Anjel Guard (Students)$0.492 Months
  • Anjel Guard$0.991 Month
  • Anjel Notification (Students)$0.993 Months
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  • Subscription $1.99$1.991 Month
  • Subscription $9.99$9.991 Month
  • Subscription $39.99$39.991 Month
One-time1
  • One Time Search $1.99$1.99

Questions

Is CB free?
CB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anjel free?
Anjel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CB or Anjel?
Anjel is rated higher. CB averages 2.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Anjel averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.
Do CB or Anjel have ads?
Neither CB nor Anjel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CB or Anjel?
CB ships an update fortnightly, and Anjel monthly. Most recently, CB was updated on October 16, 2026 and Anjel on October 10, 2026.

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