Comparison

B.B. Link Configurator vs Demod

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Demod

Transform your iPhone into a software-defined radio receiver. Connect to SDR servers to explore shortwave, ham radio, aircraft, and marine frequencies. Enjoy real-time displays and various demodulation modes.

Highlights
  • Real-time waterfall and spectrum display
  • AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, and CW demodulation
  • Adjustable bandwidth, gain, and squelch
  • Save and recall favorite frequencies
  • Browse public SDR servers worldwide
  • AirPlay output and Lock Screen controls
Features
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Demod turns your iPhone into a software-defined radio receiver. Connect to an SDR server on your own network or anywhere on the internet and explore the airwaves — from shortwave broadcasts and ham radio to aircraft, marine, and FM. Demod is a client for the most common SDR servers: • rtl_tcp — for RTL-SDR dongles • SpyServer — for Airspy and RTL-SDR • KiwiSDR — HF web receivers • OpenWebRX — web SDRs (HF, VHF and UHF) There's no hardware to plug into your phone. Point Demod at a server you run (a Raspberry Pi, PC, or Mac with an SDR dongle), or browse hundreds of public servers around the world and start listening in seconds. FEATURES • Real-time waterfall and spectrum display — Metal-accelerated and smooth • Pinch to zoom, drag to tune, two-finger pan • AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, and CW demodulation • Decode CW (Morse), RTTY, PSK31, and FT8 on-screen (beta) • Time-Shift: pause and rewind live radio, DVR-style • Record what you hear — with a pre-roll of the moment you tapped • Live Text: on-device transcription of what you're listening to, with on-device translation of the captions (iOS 18+) and a full-screen transcript reader • Identify: one-tap "what is this signal?" — measures the signal on-device, matches it against a built-in band plan, and suggests the right mode (works with Siri: "ask Demod what this signal is") • Scanner: scan your memories, a band range, or let Smart scan find active signals across the captured spectrum • Spectral noise reduction, noise blanker, and mains-hum notch • Browse public KiwiSDR, OpenWebRX, and SpyServer receivers worldwide — list or map view • Save and recall favorite frequencies — import and export as CSV • Direct-sampling and upconverter support for HF • AirPlay output and Lock Screen playback controls • Adjustable bandwidth, gain (auto or manual), squelch, and display layouts PRIVACY Demod collects no data. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Recording, transcription, translation, and signal identification all run entirely on your device — audio and text never leave it. Your settings, recordings, and transcripts stay under your control. Built for radio hobbyists, shortwave listeners, scanner enthusiasts, and ham operators who want a fast, native receiver in their pocket. Note: Demod is a receiver client and requires an SDR server to connect to. You can use a server you run yourself or one of the many free public servers listed in the app.

Screenshots

B.B. Link Configurator3 screens
Demod3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: B.B. Link Configurator at Free against Demod's $9.99. Demod's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

B.B. Link Configurator is free to download; Demod costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Demod holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of B.B. Link Configurator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Demod's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, Demod fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
B.B. Link Configurator versus Demod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB.B. Link ConfiguratorDemod
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.Alphonse Romero

Customer experience

B.B. Link Configurator

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Demod

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

B.B. Link Configurator

No in-app purchases

None

Demod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B.B. Link Configurator free?
B.B. Link Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Demod free?
Demod costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, B.B. Link Configurator or Demod?
Demod is rated higher. B.B. Link Configurator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Demod averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do B.B. Link Configurator or Demod have ads?
Neither B.B. Link Configurator nor Demod shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B.B. Link Configurator or Demod?
B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Demod fortnightly. Most recently, B.B. Link Configurator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Demod on October 27, 2026.

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