HamSphere 5.0 vs POCLINK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamSphere 5.0
This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.
- Virtual HF bands (10-160m)
- 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands
- USB, LSB, and CW modes
- Built-in audio filters
- Power setting
- In-app purchase instrument expansions
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This handheld Amateur Radio transceiver offers 10-160m virtual HamSphere HF bands including 6m, 2m and 70cm. It comes with a fully working 30 day trial. The transceiver has three built in audio filters, USB, LSB and CW Modes, power setting. The transceiver can be expanded with a number of useful instruments as in-app-purchases.
POCLINK
This app enables global push-to-talk communication, allowing users to talk instantly with their groups from anywhere. It supports creating private or public groups, managing settings with compatible radios, and using a phone as a PTT device. Features include real-time location sharing and encrypted messaging.
- Global push-to-talk communication
- Create private or public groups
- Pair with Poclink Radios
- Phone as PTT device
- Real-time team location sharing
- Encrypted communication
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Poclink is a powerful communication app that pairs with Poclink Radios to enable global push-to-talk (PTT) communication — perfect for travel, outdoor activities, team coordination, and emergency preparedness. With Poclink, you can: Instantly talk with your group from anywhere in the world Create or join private or public communication groups Pair your Poclink Radio with the app to manage settings and users Use your phone as a PTT radio when a physical device is unavailable Share group access via QR code or 6-digit code See real-time location of your team with GPS-enabled radios Replay last messages if you missed something important Enjoy encrypted communication (AES256, RSA, E2EE) No Wi-Fi? No problem. As long as there's mobile signal, Poclink connects you — globally. Perfect for hikers, travelers, emergency teams, seniors, families, and anyone who values reliable, secure, and long-range communication. Try Poclink today and experience the future of radio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POCLINK at none against HamSphere 5.0's 30. POCLINK also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). HamSphere 5.0's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 18%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. POCLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for HamSphere 5.0 against 3.8 for POCLINK. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of HamSphere 5.0's written reviews are positive against 18% of POCLINK's.
HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, POCLINK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamSphere 5.0 | POCLINK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | 3.8 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HamSphere AB | Poclink Tech LLC |
Customer experience
HamSphere 5.0
POCLINK
In-app purchases
HamSphere 5.0
- 3el T-yagi E (30m)$4.99
- 3el T-yagi E (40m)$4.99
- 3el T-yagi W (20m)$4.99
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- 3el T-yagi E (20m)$4.99
- G5RV North-South (10-160m)$4.99
- J-Pole (12m)$6.99
- J-Pole (17m)$6.99
- Plugizer MBP009$6.99
- Lookup Box MBP011$6.99
- J-Pole (11m)$6.99
- J-Pole (20m)$6.99
- Log Book MBP003$6.99
- DX-Monitor MBP008$6.99
- Waterfall MBP002$6.99
- Antenna Selector MBP004$6.99
- Antenna Rotator MBP005$6.99
- Oscilloscope MBP006$6.99
- DX-Cluster MBP010$6.99
- 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m)$6.99
- J-Pole (10m)$6.99
- G5RV East-West (10-160m)$6.99
- Moxon (20m)$14.99
- Moxon (12m)$14.99
- Moxon (17m)$14.99
- Moxon (10m)$14.99
- Moxon (11m)$14.99
- Bruce Array (60m)$24.99
- Bruce Array (80m)$24.99
- VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m)$29.99
- HamSphere Subscription$29.99
POCLINK
No in-app purchases
