# CB vs YapSpot

The clearest difference is rating: YapSpot at 4.3 against CB's 2.3. YapSpot also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). CB's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 20). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and YapSpot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YapSpot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CB's written reviews are positive against 80% of YapSpot's.

CB ships an update fortnightly, YapSpot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CB | YapSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122/reviews) | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapspot/id1476159192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) | [Dan Jacoby](https://appshunter.io/developer/562056866) |

## What reviewers say

### CB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock Talk and More | Free | one-time |
| Try All CB Features for a Week | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Longer Broadcasts! | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Month Trial! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Broadcasts Only | $2.99 | one-time |
| Six Month Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Features Forever - DISCOUNTED! | $4.99 | one-time |
| CB Combo Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features Forever! | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Global community connecting people worldwide
- 👥 Friendly and welcoming user base (when respectful)
- 💬 Easy-to-use interface for communication
- 🎙️ Authentic CB radio experience on mobile
- 🔄 Frequent app updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👥 Toxic and unwelcoming community toward newcomers
- 🔊 No active users or very low user base currently
- 💰 Misleading free-to-play model with paywalls
- 🎙️ Non-functional audio in many cases
- ⏱️ Significant delay in message delivery

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### YapSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapspot/id1476159192)

This app allows users to listen to and create live audio broadcasts from around the world. Users can join or create public or private groups, discover broadcasters, and reply to broadcasts. It also features speech-to-text for reading transcripts.

**Highlights:** Global live audio broadcasts, Create public/private groups, Speech-to-text transcripts, Discover and reply to broadcasters, Location-based scanning range, Listen, reply, like, and share

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create your own custom channel | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CB free?

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

### Is YapSpot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CB or YapSpot?

YapSpot is rated higher. CB averages 2.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while YapSpot averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do CB or YapSpot have ads?

Neither CB nor YapSpot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CB or YapSpot?

CB ships an update fortnightly, and YapSpot every 4 days. Most recently, CB was updated on October 8, 2026 and YapSpot on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*