iFTx vs B.B. Link Configurator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
B.B. Link Configurator
Configure a Bluetooth adapter to connect your amateur radio to an iOS device. This enables data exchange with apps like RadioMail and aprs.fi using the radio's TNC as a packet modem.
- Configure B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter
- Pair with Kenwood TH-D74/TH-D75 radios
- Connect radio (Bluetooth Classic) to iOS (BLE)
- Utilize radio's TNC as packet modem
- Data exchange with amateur radio apps
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This app configures the B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter for pairing with a Kenwood TH-D74 or TH-D75 radio. The adapter facilitates a connection between the radio, which uses Bluetooth Classic, and an iOS device via BLE. This connection allows apps like RadioMail, Packet Commander and aprs.fi to utilize the radio's built-in TNC as a packet modem for data exchange over amateur radio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: B.B. Link Configurator at Free against iFTx's $1.99. B.B. Link Configurator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). iFTx's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 8). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
B.B. Link Configurator is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
B.B. Link Configurator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of iFTx's written reviews are positive against 67% of B.B. Link Configurator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, B.B. Link Configurator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | B.B. Link Configurator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Island Magic Co. |
Customer experience
iFTx
B.B. Link Configurator
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
B.B. Link Configurator
No in-app purchases
