# CB vs TR Talk

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CB | TR Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tr-talk/id1547187820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) | [Ilyas Yilmaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546175199) |

## 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


### TR Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tr-talk/id1547187820)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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