# CB vs 24NMLiteracy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 24NMLiteracy at none against CB's 11. 24NMLiteracy also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 26.0). CB's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. 24NMLiteracy asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CB | 24NMLiteracy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **64** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) | [Southwest Regional Education Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382598144) |

## 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


### 24NMLiteracy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/24nmliteracy/id6499279353)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CB free?

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

### Is 24NMLiteracy free?

24NMLiteracy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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