# Radio ID vs ClearNode

The clearest difference is price: ClearNode at Free against Radio ID's $0.99. ClearNode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Radio ID's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ClearNode is free to download; Radio ID costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Radio ID's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearNode's.

Radio ID ships an update every 7 months, ClearNode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio ID | ClearNode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-id/id640429366/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Kaufman](https://appshunter.io/developer/640429469) | [Gerry Filby](https://appshunter.io/developer/962195315) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-id/id640429366)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility decodes two-way radio transmissions using industry-standard formats like Motorola MDC-1200, GE STAR, and Kenwood FleetSync. It also supports QuickCall II signaling, making it an essential tool for radio technicians and scanner enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Decodes Motorola MDC-1200, Decodes GE STAR, Decodes Kenwood FleetSync, Decodes QuickCall II signaling, Useful for radio technicians, Helpful for scanner listeners

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClearNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearnode/id1450732334)

This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentials, Control radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume), Connect/disconnect from remote nodes, Catalog and search active node lists, Monitor and control multiple devices, Play delayed audio streams, Power down or reboot device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio ID free?

Radio ID costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ClearNode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radio ID or ClearNode?

ClearNode is rated higher. Radio ID averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while ClearNode averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do Radio ID or ClearNode have ads?

Neither Radio ID nor ClearNode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio ID or ClearNode?

Radio ID ships an update every 7 months, and ClearNode every 2 weeks. Most recently, Radio ID was updated on September 25, 2026 and ClearNode on August 29, 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.*