B.B. Link Configurator vs HAMRS Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
HAMRS Pro
This is a portable logging application designed for amateur radio enthusiasts participating in outdoor activities. It simplifies the process of recording contacts during events like POTA and SOTA.
- Portable logging
- POTA support
- SOTA support
- Field Day logging
- Simple interface
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A simple amateur radio logger designed specifically for portable activities, like Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA) Field Days, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: B.B. Link Configurator at Free against HAMRS Pro's $1.99. B.B. Link Configurator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). HAMRS Pro's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, 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
B.B. Link Configurator is free to download; HAMRS Pro 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 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of B.B. Link Configurator's written reviews are positive against 54% of HAMRS Pro's.
B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, HAMRS Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B.B. Link Configurator | HAMRS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | 3.2 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #94 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Island Magic Co. | Cabin Interactive, LLC |
Customer experience
B.B. Link Configurator
HAMRS Pro
In-app purchases
B.B. Link Configurator
No in-app purchases
HAMRS Pro
No in-app purchases
