# HamSphere 5.0 vs POCLINK

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamSphere 5.0 | POCLINK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews)** | [3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poclink/id6745921253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) | [Poclink Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814523433) |

## What reviewers say

### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oscilloscope MBP006 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (10m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### POCLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poclink/id6745921253)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is POCLINK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HamSphere 5.0 or POCLINK?

HamSphere 5.0 is rated higher. HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while POCLINK averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do HamSphere 5.0 or POCLINK have ads?

Neither HamSphere 5.0 nor POCLINK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamSphere 5.0 or POCLINK?

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, and POCLINK every 2 months. Most recently, HamSphere 5.0 was updated on August 15, 2026 and POCLINK on September 11, 2026.

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