B.B. Link Configurator vs AllStar Node Control
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.
AllStar Node Control
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AllStar Node Control replaces heavyweight web apps and outdated mobile apps with a clean, modern approach to managing your local AllStar node. Save one-touch quick links, search the entire AllStar and EchoLink global directories, set up favorites, run node maintenance tasks and configure command macros. Node Control scans your local network for AllStarLink nodes and configures them automatically - just add your manager credentials and you're on the air! Your one time purchase helps support software made by a ham, for hams. No ads, no subscriptions, no surprises. Check out my other mobile apps for other great ham radio goodness. I also make the most capable mobile FT8/FT4 station anywhere. AllStar Node Control is not affiliated with or endorsed by AllStarLink, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: B.B. Link Configurator at Free against AllStar Node Control's $0.99. B.B. Link Configurator also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.5). AllStar Node Control's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On 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; AllStar Node Control costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
B.B. Link Configurator ships an update every 5 weeks, AllStar Node Control daily. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B.B. Link Configurator | AllStar Node Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Island Magic Co. | JONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN |
In-app purchases
B.B. Link Configurator
No in-app purchases
AllStar Node Control
No in-app purchases
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