Comparison

CB vs TR Talk

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

TR Talk

This app enables real-time voice conversations with friends or groups through free channels. It functions like a push-to-talk service, transforming your smartphone into a CB radio for live communication.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice conversations
  • Group and individual chat
  • Free channels
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Location sharing (optional)
  • Age verification
Features
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TR - Talk is a communication application on a new level. With TR-Talk you can communicate with a friend or in a group as long as you like in the free channels. TR-Talk opens up a new dimension of the push-to-talk service and offers a variety of functions. With TR-Talk you can have live conversations and form groups with your friends or family members and talk together. TR Talk -App transforms your smartphone into real-time functioning CB radio in the free country channels. 4 steps to a successful installation 1. Download, install and run 2. Select the language, read the terms of use and data protection and then confirm below Accept & continue 3. Enter the required user data and register 4. The page opens where you enter the code. Please keep this page in the background, enter the code you received by e-mail on this page and you are in the free rooms. Important: Anyone who installs this app and is on the same channel can see the other's location (their location will also be visible). This can be deactivated via the phone settings (GPS) location detection. You may be asked to introduce yourself in the channels in order to carry out an age verification. Finally, we have to pay attention to the age groups and filter out minors. Everyone should obey this request. We wish you a lot of fun

Screenshots

CB4 screens
TR Talk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TR Talk at 5.0 against CB's 2.3. TR Talk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (77% vs 46%). CB's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. CB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. TR Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TR Talk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CB has 63 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CB's written reviews are positive against 77% of TR Talk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CB versus TR Talk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBTR Talk
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (63 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBenjamin CarrollIlyas Yilmaz

Customer experience

CB

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

TR Talk

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.5%

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

TR Talk

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

TR Talk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CB free?
CB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TR Talk free?
TR Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CB or TR Talk?
TR Talk is rated higher. CB averages 2.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while TR Talk averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do CB or TR Talk have ads?
Neither CB nor TR Talk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CB or TR Talk?
CB ships an update fortnightly, and TR Talk fortnightly. Most recently, CB was updated on September 20, 2026 and TR Talk on August 28, 2026.

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