Comparison

B.B. Link Configurator vs Handi

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

Handi

This app serves as a central hub for amateur radio operators, enabling them to connect their transceivers to mobile devices. It facilitates radio programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications.

Highlights
  • Radio channel management
  • APRS messaging
  • Winlink email
  • Packet terminal
  • Interactive map
  • File exchange
Features
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HTCommander is a comprehensive companion for amateur radio operators using EchoLink or supported Bluetooth-enabled transceivers. Connect your radio to your iPhone or iPad and manage programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications from one application. KEY FEATURES - Configure, organize, import, and export radio channels - Send and receive APRS messages - Inspect packet details and select APRS routing paths - Request weather reports and use supported APRS services - Display APRS stations and position reports on an interactive map - Compose, send, and receive Winlink email with attachments - Communicate through the packet terminal - Operate a built-in bulletin board system - Capture and decode received packets - Manage APRS, Winlink, and terminal contacts - Use supported radio GPS information - Exchange files over compatible packet-radio links SUPPORTED RADIOS HTCommander supports selected models from BTECH, Radioddity, Vero, and Radtel, including the UV-Pro, UV-50Pro, GA-5WB, DB50-B Mini, VR-N75, VR-N76, VR-N7500, VR-N7600, and RT-660. An amateur radio license is required to transmit. Operators are responsible for following local regulations, band plans, and licensing requirements.

Screenshots

B.B. Link Configurator3 screens
Handi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Handi at every 2 days against B.B. Link Configurator's every 5 weeks. Handi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, Handi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
B.B. Link Configurator versus Handi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB.B. Link ConfiguratorHandi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Magic Co.Ylian Saint-Hilaire

Customer experience

B.B. Link Configurator

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

Handi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

B.B. Link Configurator

No in-app purchases

None

Handi

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 Handi free?
Handi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, B.B. Link Configurator or Handi?
Handi is rated higher. B.B. Link Configurator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Handi averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do B.B. Link Configurator or Handi have ads?
Neither B.B. Link Configurator nor Handi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B.B. Link Configurator or Handi?
B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Handi every 2 days. Most recently, B.B. Link Configurator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Handi on October 31, 2026.

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