Walkie Talkie CB vs Beartooth for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Walkie Talkie CB
Communicate with people globally using an internet-based walkie-talkie experience. Connect with near friends via Bluetooth for private peer-to-peer conversations. Enjoy a nostalgic communication style reminiscent of the 80s and 90s.
- Global internet communication
- Near friend Bluetooth peer-to-peer
- Portrait mode usability
- Nickname and flag customization
- Nostalgic 80s/90s communication feel
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With this app you can communicate with peoples around the world with internet. This is the walkie talkie version!! Easy to use in portrait mode!! This app won't just be chat, but we want to re-create the emotions felt back in the 80s and 90s with the idea that you can talk to strangers and no one knowing who you really are! The app works in both cellular and wi fi mode. Press the Bluetooth button to enable the peer to peer communication only with the near friends. Give also a look to the FULL edition!!! FEATURES (Free Edition): - 1 Channel - 1 Lcd color - Nickname - Flags - Bluetooth (near friend peer to peer communication) FEATURES (Full Edition): - Cellular / WiFi - 20 Base Channel - 70 Private Channels - 10 Language Rooms - 3 Lcd colors - Replay last message - Country flags - Nicknames - Chat + Smileys - Location Map - Bluetooth (near friend peer to peer communication)
Beartooth for iPhone
This application connects to a specialized handheld device, enabling communication without cellular service. It offers push-to-talk voice calls and text messaging for groups or individuals, extending connectivity for outdoor adventures.
- Push-to-talk voice communication
- One-on-one and group text messaging
- Topographic maps for explorers
- Connects to Beartooth handheld device
- Works without cell service
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Official iPhone application for Beartooth devices. Beartooth is a handheld device that works with your smartphone to keep you connected when there is no cell service. Voice - Push-to-talk means quick communication between you and your crew up to 5 miles away. Text - One-on-one or group texts to any Beartooth users up to 10 miles away. Maps - The topographic Beartooth maps are made for the explorer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Beartooth for iPhone at none against Walkie Talkie CB's shown. Beartooth for iPhone also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Walkie Talkie CB's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beartooth for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walkie Talkie CB has 66 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Walkie Talkie CB's written reviews are positive against 30% of Beartooth for iPhone's.
Walkie Talkie CB ships an update every 2 months, Beartooth for iPhone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Walkie Talkie CB | Beartooth for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (66 ratings) | 2.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | 30.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gennaro Coda | Beartooth Radio INC |
Customer experience
Walkie Talkie CB
Beartooth for iPhone
Bugs and requests
Walkie Talkie CB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Beartooth for iPhone
Reported bugs
28 issues- App crashes when scanning for other users
- App crashes when scanning for contacts
- Device does not stay connected via Bluetooth
- Device disconnects after half an hour
- Firmware update didn't work with iPhone
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- One device will update, one will not
- App no longer compatible with Wi-Fi only iPads
- App crashes when you scan for other users
- App no longer shows battery of Beartooth
- App causes Apple Watch to continuously reboot
- App will not stay connected to Beartooth
- App impacts Airpods connectivity
- App gives error messages when attempting to check firmware, battery life, signal and output power
- One device constantly disconnects its Bluetooth connection
- Battery life abysmal
- Cannot connect
- Cannot maintain connection
- Out of the box, not able to connect to iPhone
- App isn't functional on 11.0.1
- One radio stays paired and the other drops Bluetooth connectivity
- Drafting a message is buggy and not usable
- App crashes when you scan for contacts
- Manually adding contacts doesn't appear to work
- App crashes every single time that I try to scan for other devices
- Device information for my device won't load
- Firmware update says Error
- Signal and battery level never update
- When I turn off the Beartooth, I need to restart the whole Bluetooth connection process
Requested features
6 requests- iPad compatibility
- Adjust power settings to be more user friendly
- Update dull colors on the app, offer color selection options
- Improve UI and interface simplicity and function
- Add dark mode option
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- Allow users to select other color options for the app
In-app purchases
Walkie Talkie CB
No in-app purchases
Beartooth for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Walkie Talkie CB free?
Is Beartooth for iPhone free?
Which has better reviews, Walkie Talkie CB or Beartooth for iPhone?
Do Walkie Talkie CB or Beartooth for iPhone have ads?
Which is updated more often, Walkie Talkie CB or Beartooth for iPhone?
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